Movies
Related: About this forumFinally saw "Parasite" this afternoon.
It was a cold and dreary day here and perfect for the cinema. It was one of the more unusual movies I've seen. A clever and dark comedy, heavier on the dark than the comedy. It was long, although I don't know what I would have edited out. It did get Tarantino-esque towards the end, but then I like QT. It was entertaining and political. I don't know if it was Best Picture worthy because I didn't see all of the nominees. It sure deserves loads of praise, though. It was a breath of non-Hollywood fresh air.
Of note, all of the characters were likeable in their own way; both the ultra-rich family and the poor but resourceful family had their endearing qualities.

cilla4progress
(26,316 posts)do you think it won?
Clash City Rocker
(3,545 posts)They usually look for a long, dark, violent movie that no one will want to watch more than once.
Laffy Kat
(16,648 posts)It's was exhausting. But I also won't forget it.
Laffy Kat
(16,648 posts)Last edited Sat Feb 29, 2020, 05:47 PM - Edit history (1)
Each scene explained something crucial. The acting was flawless and I don't think it could have possibly been directed any better. The story itself, the screenplay, were sublime and shown through even with the sub-titles. Also, I suspect members of the Academy wanted to make a political statement about inclusion and diversity. Maybe all of those things?
klook
(13,215 posts)It stayed with me for days.
OregonBlue
(8,102 posts)Apollo Zeus
(251 posts)masterful, timely story telling that weaved together inequality, climate change and lack of economic mobility
Laffy Kat
(16,648 posts)I wish I could have been more articulate in my first description.
La Coliniere
(1,366 posts)A remarkable film. Deserved all the Oscars it won. I also thought it had the best composed music of any movie I saw last year.

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