Greed and class discrimination threaten the newly formed symbiotic relationship between the wealthy Park family and the destitute Kim clan.
Director: Bong Joon-ho
Cast: Song Kang-ho, Lee Sun-kyun, Cho Yeo-jeong, Choi Woo-shik, Park So-dam
Release Date: October 11, 2019
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Rated R for language, some violence and sexual content
Runtime: 2h 12 min
Review:
Bong Joon-ho can't be accused of making the same kind of film even certain themes do tend to carry over from The Host, Snowpiercer and now Parasite. His newest film is one of the funniest and ultimately tragic films of the years. Bong Joon-ho visual style is instantly engaging and engrossing as he relates so much information via visuals and some sharply written dialogue. One of the most impressive things about this art house film is how easily accessible it is to the audience. You don't have to be a movie aficionado to appreciate how well made and funny this film is all around. The performances the cast are great all around with Yeo-jeong Jo being particularly fun as the aloof wife. The cast and director all lull you into a strange sense of safety and fun while dropping clues and cues about the film's overall message. Once the film hits it's final act and the tone shifts in a shocking way it shouldn't come as much of surprise because Boon Joon-ho has been building to this from the beginning. As a whole, the film is a impressive cinematic experience that is sure to have a massive level of rewatchablity.
A-
