Release Date: Malaysia, 15 Aug 2019
Genre: Thriller / Drama
Running Length: 2:12
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PARASITE, the latest from Bong Joon-Ho (The Host, Snowpiercer, Okja) tells the tale of a lower-class unemployed family of four. Luck (or some may argue bad luck) came upon them when they chanced upon a glamorous higher-class family of four and in no time, their lives get entangled in the most unexpected way.
Bong Joon-Ho has crafted a rare and bizarre movie but yet it's very accessible and believable to audiences worldwide. Parasite is a multi-genre movie where it has elements of dark comedy, drama and thriller. And somehow it works.
The performances are on point. What I do like are the restrained set pieces and how the cinematographer is able to bring out the best with the limitations. The spaces where the poor lives feels really claustrophobic and "smelly" while the rich; spacious and clean.
Just like Okja, if there is one thing which I felt was a tad too heavy-handed is its social commentary. Also, the length of the movie especially the middle portion could have benefited if it was trimmed down a little.
RATING: 8/10
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