Parasite

CJ Entertainment | Release Date: October 11, 2019

8.7	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 1856 Ratings

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UncleWillardDec 10, 2020

Shoplifters was a better movie by all accounts. This is just class warfare for no particular reason. But I guess it references the differing impact of Climate Change on the classes so...Oscar?

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o_retyFeb 2, 2021

This movie will pull a fast one on you if you let it. If the parasite family are willing to work geniuses why do they find themselves on the low ebb of life? If the parasited on family is so lazy and stupid why do they find themselves on theThis movie will pull a fast one on you if you let it. If the parasite family are willing to work geniuses why do they find themselves on the low ebb of life? If the parasited on family is so lazy and stupid why do they find themselves on the opposite end of the social stick? World is full of smart but lazy and hard-working but stupid people. The meager rest is mostly comprised of both lazy and stupid. If you want to work and are smart to boot believe me society will find a way to appreciate you.… Expand

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

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Daniel_PopescuFeb 13, 2020

A disappointing (shocking, absurd, illogical) ending to a classic yet beautifully constructed plot. For me, this is “the movie that could have been”. Or “the glass half full”. At half point, the story gets so complicated that there is no wayA disappointing (shocking, absurd, illogical) ending to a classic yet beautifully constructed plot. For me, this is “the movie that could have been”. Or “the glass half full”. At half point, the story gets so complicated that there is no way of redressing it. Pity.… Expand

5 of 9 users found this helpful54

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BHBarryOct 20, 2019

“Parasite” is a South Korean film co-written and directed by Joon-ho Bong. It tells the story of two families whose fates and directions intersect and become interwined in a series of plot twists and turns that sometimes boggle the ability of“Parasite” is a South Korean film co-written and directed by Joon-ho Bong. It tells the story of two families whose fates and directions intersect and become interwined in a series of plot twists and turns that sometimes boggle the ability of the viewer to enjoy the film. This is a movie that just can’t seem to make up its mind…is it a comedy…or is it a tragedy…or is it both. Also confusing and somewhat annoying are the English titles that seem to clash against and appear inconsistent with the words being spoken by the actors. At a minimum this recurring inconsistency between the titles and the spoken words became for this writer, at least, a major distraction.

Rarely have I seen a film receive such unwarranted and undeserving praise and accolade by the critics who I can’t believe saw the same movie I did. I found the scenes in the film to be drawn out and the movie itself to be unnecessarily long, again the penalty for having the writer/director charged with editing (or failing to edit) his own work product. I give the film a 5.0 rating and recommend it to anyone looking for a nice nap in a movie house..… Expand

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ManWhoGamesOct 18, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Terrifying film- such a suspenseful way to learn that poor people exist. Thankfully now I know better than to trust the poors, who I know from this movie will not only infiltrate my home and live in my basement like bridge trolls, but also knife me to death if I make fun of how they smell.… Expand

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romathJan 14, 2020

Korean satire about social class differences turns into slapstick comedy implicitly contemptuous of working class and poor as schemers, scammers and pointlessly violent. That is, pointless relative to the social class satire it seeks toKorean satire about social class differences turns into slapstick comedy implicitly contemptuous of working class and poor as schemers, scammers and pointlessly violent. That is, pointless relative to the social class satire it seeks to portray. The film ends with a stereotypical working class dream, stereotypical from the standpoint of the wealthy. The last half of the film drags. Well filmed and acted, it is nonetheless at its core a vastly overrated movie. Just enough for wealthier liberals to feel a bit good, to think there's something here that isn't.… Expand

7 of 15 users found this helpful78

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mintloFeb 12, 2020

It didn't do anything for me. I didn't find it compelling, funny, didn't like any of the characters. I heard all this hype about the movie - not my cup of tea l.

3 of 7 users found this helpful34

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QuartzcatJun 6, 2020

Over rated. Thin story. Thin premise. Disagree with the heaps of praise from the critics

2 of 5 users found this helpful23

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Garnerroad1510May 25, 2020

I anticipated greatly watching this movie due to its awards and ratings. I am a fan of foreign and quality non hollywood type movies. Much to my surprize i found this movie boring stupid and unwatchable. I had to stop watching it halfway thru.

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Sobergirl6Feb 1, 2020

There we things that I liked about the movie and things I didn't. It was interesting and the actors were very good. The choreography was very good as well. But the story was slow and drawn out. I wish there pace was faster and more urgent.

3 of 8 users found this helpful35

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bwad3000Feb 9, 2020

Disappointingly overrated - the screenplay and directing was frequently painfully heavy-handed and awkwardly overzealous in its attempts to be a meaningful and important film about class. Reading though Korean explanations about the attemptsDisappointingly overrated - the screenplay and directing was frequently painfully heavy-handed and awkwardly overzealous in its attempts to be a meaningful and important film about class. Reading though Korean explanations about the attempts at symbolism in the film that non-Koreans would miss reinforced this conclusion. But the film is worth watching for some well-acted scenes depicting different levels of Korean life which were enjoyable.… Expand

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SilverplaneNov 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A really interesting premise and first half is squandered in the second half as red herring plot points are dangled before us, then discarded in favour of an incongruous, stabby finale.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

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FelpsGPApr 1, 2020

Parasite starts very well and really get's your attention but after the plot starts to "develop', it goes from amusing to absurd. The ilogical, violent and disapointing ending does not match the clever plot of the beggining.
The charactersParasite starts very well and really get's your attention but after the plot starts to "develop', it goes from amusing to absurd. The ilogical, violent and disapointing ending does not match the clever plot of the beggining.
The characters are shallowly presented and inconsistent at times. The sister, Da-hye (jung Ji-so) is the best written and also has the best performance, wich makes her the only character I really cared about. Ki-woo, or Kevin is presented to us as a smart guy at the beginning but suddenly, after the first hour or so, he seens extremely dull.
the camera work is great and deserves a mention.… Expand

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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DirodiJul 22, 2020

Me esperaba más, después de todo lo que se ha dicho sobre esta película.Una comedia que intenta meter la diferencia social y de clase y poco más.

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KpoeticsOct 13, 2019

Disturbing but such a unique story with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.

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SoakerCityMar 3, 2020

I was very surprised that this film won the Oscar for Best Film. Its not a great film, just a good one. It started interestingly enough, but moved from amusing and potentially thought-provoking, to melodramatic and violent. I thought it wasI was very surprised that this film won the Oscar for Best Film. Its not a great film, just a good one. It started interestingly enough, but moved from amusing and potentially thought-provoking, to melodramatic and violent. I thought it was all quite pointless in the end. Forgettable, and possibly the worst Oscar selection ever. Crash was a better, more memorable movie that was similarly overrated and won Best Pic. There were numerous better films made in 2019, Joker, 1917, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, First Man....Even whatever Marvel movie came out this year was likely more interesting and memorable. This is not the years best picture, at all, it most likely won the award because the director is "Diverse", much like the sycophancy surrounding Black Panther. The hype is similarly political. This movie is not required watching for any reason. The star of the movie is ruthless Korean housecleaning.… Expand

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mrangjunboon017Feb 24, 2020

Your Review Must Be At Least #075 Characters Long. Review: A Mixed Feeling.

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MancselApr 21, 2020

Overrated. Should not have won the Best Picture Oscar. It’s a fair film but doesn’t stay with you. It doesn’t get into your soul. The twist is good but other than that you are supposed to feel sympathy for the poor over the rich, but youOverrated. Should not have won the Best Picture Oscar. It’s a fair film but doesn’t stay with you. It doesn’t get into your soul. The twist is good but other than that you are supposed to feel sympathy for the poor over the rich, but you don’t. The rich family are actually nice people and don’t deserve what happens.… Expand

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grounMay 6, 2022

Not gonna lie, I only appreciated this after I watched many explanations and analysis on YT. I'm sorry I didn't pay attention while watching.

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joboxrno1Jul 3, 2022

Not nearly as good as the Rating says it is. Its about a family of crappy, dirty, slobs that are squatters. Literally thats it. Oh they accidently kill people or something. Lame.

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