Leading South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-wook is back with his latest genre-blending title, No Other Choice. A satirical black comedy thriller, No Other Choice follows Man-Su who, after 25 years of service, is abruptly laid off from his job at a papermaking company. Entering into a rough job market, he goes to the very extreme to eliminate the competition in order to get the job he wants.
Last night, Cineworld Unlimited members were treated to an advanced screening of No Other Choice, arriving at Cineworld this Friday, 23rd January. Book your tickets below (it’s screening in IMAX!) and find out what Unlimited members thought of No Other Choice.
No Other Choice certainly brought out Unlimited’s finest with some incredibly thoughtful reviews on the Decision to Leave director’s latest. If you like your films a little off kilter, one thing for sure – No Other Choice is that film.
A kooky off kilter sometimes fun sometimes strange watch but one that’s incredibly stylishly beautifully shot with a interesting bonkers story that goes very wacky kind of refreshing and kept me hooked throughout even if paper not that interesting to me 8/10
— Brad B (BB'S Movies) (@brad8280) January 19, 2026
It’s also one that challenges your preconceived ideas, both in terms of where the film will go but also of the societal expectations it challenges.
A (darkly) funny and engaging story about a man who will go to whatever length it takes to provide for his family. I was particularly impressed by how the movie subverts a lot of expectations of how things play out compared to the trailer. It's an 8/10 from me.
— Joseph (@JCarroll1515) January 19, 2026
An interesting film about masculinity & modern male insecurity framed in dark humour rather than a Kind Hearts & Coronets film which the trailer frames it as. Gummo & Ara are fantastic characters, with their sections being rich in black comedy. Recommended even with weird pacing
— Nikkipedia ⚥ (@Hughes87n) January 19, 2026
And if you’re after a visually stunning film, too, No Other Choice has got just that in spades with Park Chan-wook’s trademark transitions.
Absurd, very well acted, very well shot, original, funny and tragic simultaneously- this film had a bit of everything and more!! I have No Other Choice but to rate this highly 😏 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
— Ben’s Box Office (@Benizzle19) January 19, 2026
It was a similar story on Letterboxd, where users praised his use of unique transitions.
Really, Dan has hit the nail on the head…
I have No Other Choice but to Stan 🙂↕️
— Dan Innit (@daniedeakin2000) January 19, 2026
And if there’s dogs (or cats) in a film, we’re going to clock it.
I liked the dogs
— Miles 🤠 (@Miles_Tarbox) January 19, 2026
No Other Choice arrives at Cineworld on 23rd January. Book your tickets and watch this trailblazing movie.
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