Movie Review: Decision to Leave | Pittsburgh Magazine

I’ve discovered that “Determination to Go away,” a foggy new thriller from director Park Chan-wook, is lingering with me — however not in the best way that I often imply after I say that.

Unhealthy movies linger for his or her preposterousness; most excellent movies linger form of actively, with memorable scenes or frames sitting calmly in my thoughts. Whereas “Determination to Go away” is undoubtedly an excellent movie, it sticks with me in a a lot completely different means — like a sense, not a factor.

You understand how a snippet of a music you really liked once you have been younger would possibly creep into your head — not the entire music, only a line or a number of notes? That’s what “Determination to Go away” does.

The story follows somber detective Hae-joon (Park Hae-il) as he investigates the mysterious dying of a hiker; whereas nobody noticed the deadly plummet from a rocky cliff, circumstances make an accident appear unlkely. The primary suspect is aloof and reticent younger widow Web optimization-rae (Tang Wei), whose odd rhythms and emotionally beguiling habits increase suspicion — and, within the case of Hae-joon, obsession.

Hae-joon is in an “weekend marriage,” visiting his spouse in a neighboring city for just a few hours per week, and it’s getting stale. The enigmatic suspect lodges in his thoughts, even because the investigation turns away from her — however who, if anybody, is being manipulated?

Will the thriller enchant you? Maybe. The beguiling efficiency by Tang definitely will; she drifts by means of the movie like a traditional Hollywood heroine, growing her attract with each gesture.

It’s finally the environment and temper of “Determination to Go away,” which is enjoying completely in Pittsburgh on the Harris Theater beginning Friday, that can ensnare you. Park Chan-wook, whose thrillers “Snowpiercer” and “The Handmaiden” are among the many better of the ’10s, turns his appreciable skills inward, utilizing restraint and suggestion to create an indelible entire.

Over on the film lover’s website Letterboxd, somebody made up a brand new style referred to as “Lonely Folks in Neon Cities.” I didn’t actually get that title till I noticed “Determination to Go away.”

My Ranking: 9/10

“Determination to Go away” opens on the Harris Theater on Oct. 28.