POSITIVES…
Arguably might be Director Bong Joon Ho’s best film ever so far.
I love how Bong Joon Ho handles the topic of class divide in this story, plus all the thematic and symbolic layers scattered throughout the movie. Somebody, quick, do a deep dive youtube video on everything this film has to say.
Thought provoking. For sure!
It’s a comedy. It’s a dark comedy. It’s a satirical drama. It’s intense. It’s shocking. It’s tragic. Needless to say, the movie plays around with different tones and genre-styles, but does so expertly.
The story took me places that absolutely kept my eyes glued to the screen at all times. That and I needed to read subtitles.
The setup to the premise. That major plot turn. That final act. That epilogue. The execution of all that got a lot of praise from me.
Excellent script with some very clever (and very quotable) dialogue, ideas that was able to catch me off guard, and plot setups that entertained me greatly.
Some of the set pieces were just amazing to see play out, that I was just impressed by the film making.
It’s got a great ensemble cast, and their chemistry together produced some fantastic interactions.
If I was to pick out one specific actor who stood out just a bit more, Yeo-Jeong Jo as Mrs Park really brought a lot to this movie, all in the most subtle ways.
Visually, there are many beautiful shots and scenes found here. Memorable imagery. Excellent cinematography and editing!
Anecdotal evidence and all, but my whole theater couldn’t help but me shocked in silence once the end credits started. We were that affected by this film.
NEGATIVES…
Even while nuanced, it still obviously hits you over the head with some of the major thematic social commentaries.
There are some unbelievable choices made and little bits of over exaggeration that took me out of the movie, even if just for a second.
Some people would prefer not to have to read english subtitles...
P.S….
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