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Parasite
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Re: Parasite
From the Guardian ...
Perfectly accompanying the film’s tonal shifts is Jung Jae-il’s magnificently modulated music, which moves from the sombre piano patterns of the curtain-raiser, through the mini symphony of The Belt of Faith to the cracked craziness of cues in which choric vocals do battle with a musical saw. Just as the action can segue from slapstick to horror and back – sometimes within the space of a single scene – so Jung plays things straight even as madness beckons, ensuring that the underlying elements of pathos are amplified rather than undercut by pastiche.
The people who I've spoken to who have seen Parasite, seem to either love it or were upset by the "horror"
After seeing the Korean version of "Hansel and Gretel" in 2007, I'm not in a rush to see "Korean Horror" ..
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Re: Parasite
I thought it was very good.
It was a film of two halves.
I think 'horror' is a bit strong. Yes too strong. Blood but not gore
Well acted and lots of dark humour
My 16 year old said it was the best film he'd seen
I was sceptical and didn't think it was going to be 'my thing' but it was very entertaining
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It was a film of two halves.
I think 'horror' is a bit strong. Yes too strong. Blood but not gore
Well acted and lots of dark humour
My 16 year old said it was the best film he'd seen
I was sceptical and didn't think it was going to be 'my thing' but it was very entertaining
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Re: Parasite
I saw it over the weekend. Truly it is a masterpiece of cinema. Quite a few "good" films I have seen recently were instantly paled by its impact. I very much doubt I will see a better film for the remainder of the year, or for quite some time actually. It instantly reminded me of how different a viewpoint and approach Asian films take when compared to their western counterparts. I'm no film snob but I can't imagine an American director accomplishing anything remotely close to Parasite.
If you're reading this, see it. You won't be disappointed, unless you're an arsehat or course.
If you're reading this, see it. You won't be disappointed, unless you're an arsehat or course.
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Re: Parasite
Not at all what I was expecting though excellent nevertheless.
It was reminiscent of one episode of Inside Number 9 in places.
It deserves all the praise heaped on it.
It was reminiscent of one episode of Inside Number 9 in places.
It deserves all the praise heaped on it.
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Re: Parasite
Finally got to see it on Sky, mainly thanks to Master SB and his girlfriend visiting for a week. Each night is a movie night. I thought it was a tremendous film, not at all like I was expecting ( re Slumdog Millionaire ). Great story, acting and the violence was only a very small part of the film. Probably watch it again. Also watched "Joker" and "Knives out". So far, a very enjoyable week.