Review of Minari (2021) by Dawdlingpoet — 01 May 2022
This film has quite a charming feel to it. It clearly shows a family who are trying to do well for themselves and find their own Korean community/identity in America, although not everything goes well and perhaps the love isn't as strong between some members. Its very much a film about 'the American dream' - making your own success and getting on as best you can. Its got funny moments and some more serious moments. I liked the scenes with the young boy and the grandmother (who he resents), them trying to get on and she trying to pass some knowledge down to him. There is definitely a sense of childhood innocence, with the film/camera showing things from the young son's perspective, primarily. it's a subtle film but by no means a bad one.
Something ironic I noticed was one of the weirder characters seemed to be the local American guy who behaved erratically around the family when featured from time to time.
Not a bad watch, this film is worth seeing, yes.
This review of Minari (2021) was written by Dawdlingpoet on 01 May 2022.
Minari has generally received very positive reviews.
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