Decision to Leave (23/27)

The beauty of Park Chan-wook’s Decision to Leave comes in how the director can set his table with so many ideas, diversions, and elements, all making for an overly exquisite experience. Not only does Park Chan-wook blend this detective mystery with one of the best romance stories of the year, but Decision to Leave is weirdly funny, full of dark humor that fits in perfectly with everything else he’s presenting. With Decision to Leave, Park Chan-wook places all the pieces on this impressive table before sitting us down for a sumptuous meal that proves himself once more to be a fascinating director who can blend all of these ingredients together and make it all look effortless.