Review of The Handmaiden (2016) by Tvjerry — 14 Nov 2016
A young woman is hired to work as the maid for a Japanese heiress in 30s Korea, but unexpected passion leads to deception all around. This sumptuous period drama is beautifully created by director Chan-wok Park (SNOWPIERCER & OLDBOY), but the pace is painfully slow and the exaggerated emotions wear thin.
There's a large dose of somewhat explicit lesbian lovemaking (the film isn't rated), but their over-the-top reactions render them more stylized than passionate. For visual appeal and stately style, this film excels, but for pace and patience, it's a trial.
In Korean & Japanese with subtitles.
This review of The Handmaiden (2016) was written by Tvjerry on 14 Nov 2016.
The Handmaiden has generally received very positive reviews.
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