Review of Parasite (2019) by Ng89 — 18 Oct 2019
"What happens to a dream deferred?" (L. Hughes) Parasite creator Bong Joon-Ho agrees with Hughes that it could dry up, rot, stink, sag like a heavy load, and explode, but more importantly it devastates.
A (probably) once charismatic and driven father, Ki-taek, reduces himself to a man with no plan. Further, he reveals to his son that this is the best plan of all - as you can't get let down that way.
Classism rules the screen as the Philistine Park family does South Korea. They know no true love, no appreciation for art, and no hobbies, but their money buys them pseudo-happiness- at the expense of Ki-taek's family and the rest of the poor who share his scent.
The director adds family dynamics, humor, suspense, gore, and scenery to a film that can only be categorized as art.
This review of Parasite (2019) was written by Ng89 on 18 Oct 2019.
Parasite has generally received very positive reviews.
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