Parasite

Name: Parasite
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Comedy
Released: October 11, 2019
Duration: 132 min
Rating: 96
Cast: Andreas Fronk, Hyae Jin Chang, Hye-jin Jang, Hyun Seung-min, JaeWook Park

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CJ Entertainment | Release Date: October 11, 2019 | Not Rated

Starring: Andreas Fronk, Hyae Jin Chang, Hye-jin Jang, Hyun Seung-min, JaeWook Park, Jeong Esuz, Jeong-eun Lee, Ji-rye Lee, Jung Hyeon-jun, Jung Ik-Han, Kang Echae, Kang-ho Song, Lee Joo-Hyung, Myeong-hoon Park, Pak Hyo-Shin, Seo Joon Park, Seon-gyun Lee, So-dam Park, Woo-sik Choi, Yeo-Jeong Cho, Yeo-jeong Jo

Movie Facts:

Named best picture at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards, where it led all films with four total wins.
Named best picture of 2019 by numerous groups including the Los Angeles Film Critics Association. See all awards and nominations...
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.

Summary: Meet the Park Family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim Family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these two houses are brought together and the Kims sense a golden opportunity. Masterminded by college-aged Ki-woo, the Kim children expediently install themselves as tutor and art therapist, to theMeet the Park Family: the picture of aspirational wealth. And the Kim Family, rich in street smarts but not much else. Be it chance or fate, these two houses are brought together and the Kims sense a golden opportunity. Masterminded by college-aged Ki-woo, the Kim children expediently install themselves as tutor and art therapist, to the Parks. Soon, a symbiotic relationship forms between the two families. The Kims provide “indispensable” luxury services while the Parks obliviously bankroll their entire household. When a parasitic interloper threatens the Kims’ newfound comfort, a savage, underhanded battle for dominance breaks out, threatening to destroy the fragile ecosystem between the Kims and the Parks. [Neon]… Expand

Director: Joon-ho Bong

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller, Comedy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 132 min

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Mark Kermode

Feb 10, 2020

Thrillingly played by a flawless ensemble cast who hit every note and harmonic resonance of Bong and co-writer Han Jin-won’s multitonal script, it’s a tragicomic masterclass that will get under your skin and eat away at your cinematic soul. Read full review

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G. Allen Johnson

Oct 16, 2019

Parasite, Bong Joon-ho’s latest masterpiece and the best film I’ve seen so far this year, is about two families of four at opposite ends of the economic spectrum, and how the one on the lower end systematically takes over the lives of the other. Read full review

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Justin Chang

May 23, 2019

Parasite begins in exhilaration and ends in devastation, but the triumph of the movie is that it fully lives and breathes at every moment, even when you might find yourself struggling to exhale. Read full review

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Bill Goodykoontz

Oct 24, 2019

Nothing is off the table when your status is threatened, no matter what your station in life. Parasite explores this in stunning fashion. Read full review

A.A. Dowd

May 23, 2019

Parasite isn’t just thrillingly unpredictable. It pivots with purpose, the class politics setting the trajectory. Read full review

Jonathan Romney

May 23, 2019

Parasite is a malign delight from start to finish, with a Machiavellian sense of mischief and a cinematic brio that shows Bong revelling in his Hitchcockian control of somewhat Buñuelian material. Read full review

Stephen Dalton

May 23, 2019

Like much of Bong’s work, Parasite is cumbersomely plotted and heavy-handed in its social commentary. The largely naturalistic treatment here may also alienate some of his fantasy fanboy constituency. That said, this prickly contemporary drama still feels more coherent and tonally assured than Snowpiercer or Okja, and packs a timely punch that will resonate in our financially tough, politically polarized times. Read full review

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BENNEB

Oct 11, 2019

To sum this movie it up, it is a black comedy, a thriller, a horror and a social satire in 2 hours. Seems like a lot in 2 hours, but not only is the message of class division clear, Bong presents it in the most accessible and humorous way while being able to shock his viewer; and everythingTo sum this movie it up, it is a black comedy, a thriller, a horror and a social satire in 2 hours. Seems like a lot in 2 hours, but not only is the message of class division clear, Bong presents it in the most accessible and humorous way while being able to shock his viewer; and everything from the performance of the cast, to the script, to the cinematography and to the production is flawless and jaw dropping.

Calling it a great movie is an understatement. Bong has created a masterpiece and what could possibly his best film so far. Go watch the movie as soon as possible. If you love cinema, this is one movie you have to watch. It will leave you speechless at the end.… Expand

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DogeGamer2015

Sep 6, 2020

Tiene una narrativa perfecta y buenos momentos de tensión.
Es una de las mejores películas de los últimos años.
¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDADA!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

xiaolumeta

Mar 29, 2020

So many moments of nuance, the embedding of the score is so subtle, the editing feels so effortless, and simply one of the best overall ensemble performances I've ever seen. Song Kang-ho and Choi Woo-sik stood out with how their fantastic acting added large depth to their characters, but atSo many moments of nuance, the embedding of the score is so subtle, the editing feels so effortless, and simply one of the best overall ensemble performances I've ever seen. Song Kang-ho and Choi Woo-sik stood out with how their fantastic acting added large depth to their characters, but at the end of the day, Lee Jung-eun stole the show entirely. The production design for me ranks among Anderson's The Grand Budapest hotel, and I believe this film may be as/more influential for everybody to the likes of The Godfather. The cinematography and lighting work feels so sharp, and the storyboards of Bong Jong-Ho are extremely precise. You can feel Bong's direction and the film feels entirely thought out and rehashed multiple times thinking from a filmmaker's perspective. The screenplay aaaaa. I can't praise this film enough. This film is too close to being "perfect", my only issue is that the third act, while it wraps up the film thematically and is one that has grown on me, feels a teensy tiny bit out of place.

97/100… Expand

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Compi24

Oct 29, 2019

With a first act that unfolds like something of a cheeky Aesop fable for the 21st century, a third act that feels like something straight out of a true crime novel, and a second act that somehow ties these two disparate bookends together, "Parasite" effortlessly skyrockets into the heightsWith a first act that unfolds like something of a cheeky Aesop fable for the 21st century, a third act that feels like something straight out of a true crime novel, and a second act that somehow ties these two disparate bookends together, "Parasite" effortlessly skyrockets into the heights of memorability for not only this year, but for the past few years, as this is one movie I'm going to have a hard time shaking for days, if not weeks from now. There's so much to every layer of this movie, and co-writer/director Bong Joon-Ho's refreshingly specific vision is the fulcrum of it all. The narrative is so unique, featuring a latter half that's chock-full of events you absolutely can't see coming. The imagery and colors within each frame grow in terms of vibrance as the film goes on. And the overall tone is so brilliantly difficult to pin down to just one note, ultimately giving this movie one of the most incredibly specific voices I've heard in a theater for quite some time. It is, without a doubt, one of the year's greatest feats to behold.… Expand

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Sierra-117

Feb 8, 2020

Parasite, Bong Joon-Ho's recent Satire of the social class division in South Korea is nothing short of incredible. The film is more or less divided into two major sections:
the first half of the film follows a Family living in the poor areas of Seoul (im assuming). After the son Ki-Woo (ChoiParasite, Bong Joon-Ho's recent Satire of the social class division in South Korea is nothing short of incredible. The film is more or less divided into two major sections:
the first half of the film follows a Family living in the poor areas of Seoul (im assuming). After the son Ki-Woo (Choi Woo-shik)is given the opportunity to work as an English tutor in an extremely rich household, he begins to realize that despite having a great income, the adults of the family are not exactly the brightest of induviduals, and so slowly Ki-Woo and his family devise a plan to all come into the employment of their new wealthy acquaintances. Although the film may give a lighthearted impression, once the movie transitions into the second half it becomes extraordinarily twisted, slightly resembling the ending of Robert Eggers's 'The Lighthouse'.
After contemplating the events that took place witin the film, It seems obvious to me that Like JB Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls', Bong Joon-ho intends for this movie to display a clear contast between the lives of the rich and the struggles of the poor within this obviously unjust society. Of course it doesn't just rub your face with morals, and there is a very substantial and entertaining plot, but this is one of the main focuses of the movie.
As for the other, i'd say that would be the excellent dynamic between characters which is further developed by the brilliant performances from every cast member, particularly Park So-dam who in my opinion was robbed of a Best supporting actress nomination. Other notable features include some top of the line cinematography and a outstanding writing, but other than that I feel there isn't much to talk about.
Parasite is an absolute masterpiece, and like so many other films that have come out recently I absolutely recommend it.

Fun fact: Elon Musk officially stated that Parasite was his favorite movie of 2019, and whie that's all well and good, the film practically exists to ridicule people like him.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

ahmedaiman1999

Oct 12, 2019

MIND-PARASITIZING!

One of the most exquisitely directed, and well-crafted, films of the decade. Give Joon-ho Bong an Oscar from now! (8.5/10)

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

Eugenes9

Aug 16, 2020

Way overrated...the first part was ok but it fell apart afterward...trying too be so called overly creative and funny without any direction...trying to hard to fill over two hours of a lackluster screenplay...what a mess.

0 of 10 users found this helpful010

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