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As the man behind some of South Korea's best films, Bong Joon-ho has become the face of the country's movie industry in international fora. His films have garnered praise and accolades from both critics and audience alike. When Parasite, Joon-Ho's latest creation, bagged the prestigious Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival, eyes turned once again to the growing Korean movie industry. Here's Reviewer©'s review on Parasite.
The Kim family lives in a shabby basement, in the midst of the literal recesses of the city, living their lives shadowed by the glory and pomp of the mighty city. The family siphons their neighbor's Wi-Fi, they eat lavishly from community centres- their life serves poetic justice to the title of the film. In the first few minutes, we are introduced to the crux of the story. The son in the family, Kim Ki-woo's friend Min-Hyuk suggests that Ki-woo take his place as English mentor for the daughter of the rich and powerful Park family. One by one, Ki-woo facilitates a subtle infiltration of the Kim family into the affluent Park household. An unprecedented turn of events sets the household and the "parasites" into chaos, and it is here the director makes sure to tie his viewers to the back of the seats.
It's definitely hard to come across a film so brilliantly made like Parasite. It's that good.
Parasite is a film that works perfectly on so many genres. In the first twenty minutes, it's a comedy that makes straightforward puns on the unjust social scenario and the class distinction in the Korean nation. Parasite then subtly transits into the horror territory, and then once again goes back into comedy mode, before riveting the audience with it's well-crafted thriller sequences.
What makes Parasite a must watch is the way in which the film has succeeded in dealing with the relevant social themes. And what makes Parasite a movie for the ages is this brave move. On one hand, we have the Kim family, struggling to make ends meet, eating the "rich man's" pizza by manufacturing cardboard boxes for the pizza company. They seem content with their "parasite" lives, until the time comes when they have a likely chance to make it rich in life. On the other hand, we have the Park family. In the face of it, they have all the riches they can dream of, a luxurious house, financial stability, and fortune. However, unbeknownst to them, their house is infected with the eponymous parasites, but at times, the audience is left to wonder whether the director uses the title to refer to the Kim family or the Park family. Some of the scenes are delicately crafted to ensure the audience this benefit of doubt. The Park family may be fulfilling their needs and wants, off the labor of the Kim family, who, ironically, have begun to infest their way into the affluent household. This sets up a stage for an unseen family feud, which escalates to many levels until the shocking and gripping climax. The fear of spoilers precludes me from revealing key details in the plot, which could further cement my argument.
The cast has done a remarkable job in communicating the range of emotions that keeps this film alive. Song Kang-ho is the standout as the caring, concerned and bold father Kim Ki-taek.
Bong Joon-ho exercises complete control over the craftsmanship involved in the making of this film, as obvious from the way how Parasite succeeds in capturing the audiences and immersing them in the cinematic experience that he has created. Attention to immense detail has been given to Parasite by Joon-ho, and complements the efforts of the makers in making this film a masterpiece.
MPAA rating: R (for language, some violence and sexual content)
Runtime: 132 minutes
Reviewer-The Blog©
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The Kim family lives in a shabby basement, in the midst of the literal recesses of the city, living their lives shadowed by the glory and pomp of the mighty city. The family siphons their neighbor's Wi-Fi, they eat lavishly from community centres- their life serves poetic justice to the title of the film. In the first few minutes, we are introduced to the crux of the story. The son in the family, Kim Ki-woo's friend Min-Hyuk suggests that Ki-woo take his place as English mentor for the daughter of the rich and powerful Park family. One by one, Ki-woo facilitates a subtle infiltration of the Kim family into the affluent Park household. An unprecedented turn of events sets the household and the "parasites" into chaos, and it is here the director makes sure to tie his viewers to the back of the seats.
It's definitely hard to come across a film so brilliantly made like Parasite. It's that good.
Parasite is a film that works perfectly on so many genres. In the first twenty minutes, it's a comedy that makes straightforward puns on the unjust social scenario and the class distinction in the Korean nation. Parasite then subtly transits into the horror territory, and then once again goes back into comedy mode, before riveting the audience with it's well-crafted thriller sequences.
What makes Parasite a must watch is the way in which the film has succeeded in dealing with the relevant social themes. And what makes Parasite a movie for the ages is this brave move. On one hand, we have the Kim family, struggling to make ends meet, eating the "rich man's" pizza by manufacturing cardboard boxes for the pizza company. They seem content with their "parasite" lives, until the time comes when they have a likely chance to make it rich in life. On the other hand, we have the Park family. In the face of it, they have all the riches they can dream of, a luxurious house, financial stability, and fortune. However, unbeknownst to them, their house is infected with the eponymous parasites, but at times, the audience is left to wonder whether the director uses the title to refer to the Kim family or the Park family. Some of the scenes are delicately crafted to ensure the audience this benefit of doubt. The Park family may be fulfilling their needs and wants, off the labor of the Kim family, who, ironically, have begun to infest their way into the affluent household. This sets up a stage for an unseen family feud, which escalates to many levels until the shocking and gripping climax. The fear of spoilers precludes me from revealing key details in the plot, which could further cement my argument.The cast has done a remarkable job in communicating the range of emotions that keeps this film alive. Song Kang-ho is the standout as the caring, concerned and bold father Kim Ki-taek.
Bong Joon-ho exercises complete control over the craftsmanship involved in the making of this film, as obvious from the way how Parasite succeeds in capturing the audiences and immersing them in the cinematic experience that he has created. Attention to immense detail has been given to Parasite by Joon-ho, and complements the efforts of the makers in making this film a masterpiece.
A gem of a movie, Parasite is a must watch for moviegoers and cinephiles alike. It succeeds in becoming a textbook film that directs its' viewers into the stark depiction of current social themes, while staging an invisible clash between two pole-opposite families. It is the director's achievement that he has made a film that strikes the right chord with the audience, gripping them on the edge of their seats as the film inches towards its' climax.Reviewer© rating: 5 stars
MPAA rating: R (for language, some violence and sexual content)
Runtime: 132 minutes
Reviewer-The Blog©
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