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artardmosheaFeb 7, 2020

Funny premise that goes places but completely over-hyped.

Can't help but feel that people are celebrating the message rather than the movie which is disturbing.

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deanableFeb 17, 2020

certainly, the best foreign film and I have no problem with the palm de or , but best director, original screenplay, and best picture? I don't get it.

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naufri27Jan 2, 2020

Sin ser la película redonda que la crítica parece hacernos creer, sí que la he disfrutado en el cine debido a ese toque de realismo en el comportamiento humano y, sobre todo, a su crítica social que, sin ser demasiado profunda, siempre seSin ser la película redonda que la crítica parece hacernos creer, sí que la he disfrutado en el cine debido a ese toque de realismo en el comportamiento humano y, sobre todo, a su crítica social que, sin ser demasiado profunda, siempre se agradece que se tenga en cuenta. La interpretación de todo el reparto cumple sobradamente y nos ayuda a situarnos tanto en la primera mitad de la película, más amable, como en la segunda mitad más cruda. Las dudas que pueda plantearte quedan disueltas con un final brillante.… Expand

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Voodoo123Mar 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I saw bong joon-ho's the host and I can see he brings many of the same themes (poverty, classism, codependent family relationships) in his latest movie parasite. What starts as an endearing tale of a crooked family drama (which gets a bit long in the tooth) takes a hard right into 'lets see how long they can play hide and seek in the house' all the way to 'metaphorical homeless guy lives in the basement and worships the upperclass homeowner'.... So not very subtle writing here! Still the cast are superb here and the cinematography was slightly above average. My only wish is that the screenplay held back from it's flights of fancy long enough for us to enjoy the wonderful texture of that first 30 mins. A decent watch overall.… Expand

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AxeTFeb 14, 2020

The somewhat rare genre bender that works, it is clever and unpredictable up to a point, masterfully crafted, and an overt social commentary on class. It is not this masterpiece classic to be the jackass critics and sheep Academy sing theThe somewhat rare genre bender that works, it is clever and unpredictable up to a point, masterfully crafted, and an overt social commentary on class. It is not this masterpiece classic to be the jackass critics and sheep Academy sing the overpraises of. The casual cursing by a family to each other throughout is oh so typical liberal depravity that artists think is fine but it's not. It debases the culture however subtly over time. The big take away of this film is affirmation there's a reason these crazy goofs can never be allowed to get a nuclear weapon.… Expand

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GerryBlueFeb 13, 2020

As one other reviewer said, all the accolades have to do more with the idea other than the actual movie. TEchnically it is very well crafted, great cinematography, great acting, but personally I think overhyped. In a day an age whereAs one other reviewer said, all the accolades have to do more with the idea other than the actual movie. TEchnically it is very well crafted, great cinematography, great acting, but personally I think overhyped. In a day an age where everything is political and has to do with social issues, a movie that very blatantly shows the disparages between rich and poor, (a little bit too stereotipically, I might add) is bound to get great reviews. Actors and their 200k bags of face creams like to feel they are connected to the poor massess, and social justice folk of Twitter feel they have been done jsutice, even if only for two hours on a theater. Hollywood wants to be that White Knight, and last year it paraded in their red carpet Mexican Native Yalitzia Aparicio, this year it was the Korean actors, I'll bet next year it will be another troupé. Like the rich family in the movie, minorities and other cultures are nothing but parasites to Hollywood, useful and good while they serve their purpose, stink bugs that have to be fumigated when they don't. Watch the movie for yourself and make your own mind, I don't think it is the 10 everybody is saying but its political message has provided the fuel to skyrocket it. Beware though, last 10 minutes are quite gross and gory.… Expand

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silverXXwolfApr 18, 2020

Yes, Parasite was well crafted and uniquely entertaining; but an earth-shattering masterpiece? Come on. It was a comically cliche portrayal of class division served up with a big, heaping scoop of shock-value. I enjoyed the ride, but it’sYes, Parasite was well crafted and uniquely entertaining; but an earth-shattering masterpiece? Come on. It was a comically cliche portrayal of class division served up with a big, heaping scoop of shock-value. I enjoyed the ride, but it’s not the magnum opus it’s billed to be.… Expand

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BandicootFeb 13, 2020

Filme muito bom, ganhou o oscar não foi por acaso, com personagens muito bem desenvolvidos e com uma historia muito bem escrita com diversas metáforas e reviravoltas no ponto certo, acredito que os pontos positivos qualquer um consegue acharFilme muito bom, ganhou o oscar não foi por acaso, com personagens muito bem desenvolvidos e com uma historia muito bem escrita com diversas metáforas e reviravoltas no ponto certo, acredito que os pontos positivos qualquer um consegue achar em tudo, mas falar dos pontos negativos é um pouco mais difícil, na minha concepção pelo fato de ser um filme coreano e não estarmos tao familiarizados com a interpretação deles, em muitos momentos parecia muito forçado algumas interpretações de forma que o filme parecesse muito mais cômico do que deveria, isso pelo fato das mensagem do filme ser clara (apesar de muitos culparem um lado ou outro, ideia errado ja que ambos os lados são culpados por suas atitudes), outro ponto negativo ao meu ver é o final que se estendeu de uma forma desnecessária ao ponto de deixar as coisas ainda mais confusas, e por fim outro ponto negativo e talvez o mais importante foi que na primeira metade do filme tudo pareceu muito previsível, todavia vale ressaltar que a segunda metade tomou um caminho completamente diferente causando a todo minuto duvidas do que aconteceria em seguida… Expand

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Sigfrid0sFeb 10, 2020

La película es buena, pero el final tira por la borda todo lo que forma durante al inicio. Lamentablemente no se puede juzgar una película solo por el comienzo sino que el desenlace es casi tan importante como el inicio, es justamente elLa película es buena, pero el final tira por la borda todo lo que forma durante al inicio. Lamentablemente no se puede juzgar una película solo por el comienzo sino que el desenlace es casi tan importante como el inicio, es justamente el final el que no demuestra estar a la altura del resto del film.… Expand

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louistperfctFeb 10, 2020

é bom demais! chega ser um hino de tão bom!

assista. vale a pena! Eu adorei

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GLADIADORNov 18, 2019

É um filme interessante, algumas piadas funcionam mais a maioria não, e ele é muito longo e cansativo, mais o plano da familia para serem contratados foi bom

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GoatlipsMar 28, 2021

'Parasite' [Dir. Bong Joon Ho, 2019, South Korea]: The Novelty Of Reading Subtitles.

I think some foreign language films become overrated due to many movie-watchers not being book-readers, or, the novelty of reading whilst 'watching''Parasite' [Dir. Bong Joon Ho, 2019, South Korea]: The Novelty Of Reading Subtitles.

I think some foreign language films become overrated due to many movie-watchers not being book-readers, or, the novelty of reading whilst 'watching' (glancing up between dialogue) is probably where people are deriving pleasure.
You're barely able to watch the film while you're reading the subtitles at the bottom of the screen, so you're unable to judge the acting and cinematography. They're speaking in a foreign language too, so it's impossible to rate the delivery of lines. I doubt this film is rated as highly by Koreans.
Parasite is good, quite original, but certainly overrated. The story is reasonably straight forward, and not the mysterious thriller the original trailer advertises it to be.
The comedy only exist as humorous moments that can exist in everyday life, whilst the drama isn't believable or impactful.
Who is the titular 'parasite'? Well, we can assume all the people working for the wealthy family are the parasites. It's a quick development of the plot when an entire impoverished family rapidly gain employment at the rich family's lavish home through skilled deception, skills which seem unlikely in origin according to earlier scenes. Of course, their new source of income goes off-rails as quickly as it had begun, but certainly not in a deep, 'Hitchcockian', or clever way.
Many elements of the film are not fleshed out or are dead ends: The family went from folding pizza boxes to being master conmen; What was the relevance of the ornamental rock?; Why did the young man basically adopt the life of his friend?; Why was it briefly implied the rich man didn't love his wife?; What were the drugs he mentioned he'd buy her?; What became of the boy's deciphered Morse code?; How did the young man send a letter to his father?; Was the end a dream?
So, Parasite is not a funny film, and not particularly thrilling, dramatic, clever, or suspenseful. The (music) score is ok, but it's hard to comment on the acting as it's a foreign language movie, and the photography is hard to judge when you're reading the almost non-stop text at the bottom of the screen. There's no particular moral to the story to learn, other than, maybe, not pushing your luck, and tolerating an unpleasant smell.
However, from the originality, and what you can discern from the plot, it's still an engaging film - even if that's largely from the novelty of reading subtitles.
7/10 - Not as good as Cinema Paradiso [1988, Director's Cut, 173 min].… Expand

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SylamanJan 7, 2020

Good movie to spend an evening with your friends. A little comedy here is fine, but you won't laugh a lot.

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akhilanFeb 26, 2020

Now it's the time to stop that longing, Parasite was just flashed me through my mind and filled that completion of my waiting. Since it was released, it was talked, it was going for awards and it created a history in Academy Awards I was soNow it's the time to stop that longing, Parasite was just flashed me through my mind and filled that completion of my waiting. Since it was released, it was talked, it was going for awards and it created a history in Academy Awards I was so far and keen to watch this movie and it veils the curtain now. As a movie, it is worth watching because I'm not used to the socio-political aspects of Korean culture. The film describes the class variations and social norm dividing people into rich and poor. But actually what makes me attractive is that kind comic blending at the beginning by the family to enter into the Park mansion. Going smoothly, sometimes it provides a little bit tense and frights the film has a steady graph till the end and then it hype accidentally and I feel astonished. The mood of the movie changed vice-versa and it shook me for some time. A very changing pattern of Korean society and Korean classification was the major essence that I can find in the movie.… Expand

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yelenaFeb 14, 2020

The film is very good but not a masterpiece. It says a lot about the state of art now if a film with so many flows is considered genius. It is not. Actors are excellent but actors are excellent everywhere now days. The script is a problem, asThe film is very good but not a masterpiece. It says a lot about the state of art now if a film with so many flows is considered genius. It is not. Actors are excellent but actors are excellent everywhere now days. The script is a problem, as it is the problem in 99% of films. The film begins very well, picks up speed but then loses momentum. The flood spoils it especially. It was not needed to convey the message, it was too much, too obvious, too in your face. But still, it is a courageous film, which dared to address the problem rarely addressed. It has no real love story, thanks God. Overall, it is great just falls short of a masterpiece some critics claim it to be. it is also very funny at times and definitely universal.… Expand

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ProfAmateurAug 4, 2021

Die Aufmachung des Films ist sehr gut. Interessante Sozialkritik. Gegen Ende wird es immer bluter (etwas zu blutig in meinem Geschmack) und der Schluss an sich doch etwas sehr an den Haaren herbeigezogen.

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esvatorJan 22, 2021

It's an interesting movie, hard to compare to anything else. It has its own unique style. Thrilling and funny at the same time. Has some society critical messages included. Anyway the characters and plot don't feel comprehensible. It's anIt's an interesting movie, hard to compare to anything else. It has its own unique style. Thrilling and funny at the same time. Has some society critical messages included. Anyway the characters and plot don't feel comprehensible. It's an interestic movie but no 'must see' for me. Overall I can't understand this huge hype at all, even so I am a big fan of movies with an unexpectable plot.… Expand

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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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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

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QuartzcatJun 6, 2020

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

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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.

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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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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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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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

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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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netflicOct 28, 2019

This is South Korean movie from a famous Korean director Bong Joon Ho.
I saw a few movies made by him, a drama "Mother" and a SciFi "Snowpiercer" and I liked both of them.
This latest movie "Parasite" won the most prestigious prize at CannesThis is South Korean movie from a famous Korean director Bong Joon Ho.
I saw a few movies made by him, a drama "Mother" and a SciFi "Snowpiercer" and I liked both of them.
This latest movie "Parasite" won the most prestigious prize at Cannes festival, Palme d'Or this year. My expectations were mixed: on one hand, both critics and audience *loved* the movie.
On the other hand, it's a black comedy: not my thing.
So I went to see it.
What can I say? Maybe I am missing something here.
I found it not funny at all.
Performances were poor.
The script - ridiculous.
The movie is long: more than two hours. I felt an urge to leave after one hour but I fought it. After an hour and a half I finally left, I could not stand it any longer.
I feel like I am not supposed to rate it since I haven't seen it in its entirety but if I had to, it would be 3 out of 10.
Once again, I am probably missing something here since it is not my genre.
If you usually like black comedies, you may enjoy it as so many people do.… Expand

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GreatMartinNov 8, 2019

After 10 minutes I was ready to leave "Parasite" but I can count on one hand how many movies I have walked out on so I decided to stay and find out why word of mouth was being so positive about the film.

Basically it is the story of how aAfter 10 minutes I was ready to leave "Parasite" but I can count on one hand how many movies I have walked out on so I decided to stay and find out why word of mouth was being so positive about the film.

Basically it is the story of how a very poor family of 4, parents, son and daughter scams their way into the home of a very wealthy family of 4 consisting of the parents, daughter and son. Really can't talk about the movie itself without giving spoilers, though none of them jolted and/or surprised me.

The movie is 2 hours and 13 minutes of which 13 minutes could have been cut very easily or spent in explaining some relationships that are sort of glossed over.

"Parasite" takes place in Korea and the differences between the classes are made immediately. The film has subtitles that took me a few minutes to get used to but to which I adapted fairly quickly.

I left the theatre glad I didn't walk out but at the same time I really can't see recommending it while, on the other hand, Allen thought it was a classic whodunit.… Expand

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REAPER007Feb 13, 2020

Another poor-made korean "masterpiece" has been born into this world bringing light of the genius hand of its' makers into unwashed masses, showing true colors of reality, bringing wisdom and ..... freaking clowning.
Just like most of theAnother poor-made korean "masterpiece" has been born into this world bringing light of the genius hand of its' makers into unwashed masses, showing true colors of reality, bringing wisdom and ..... freaking clowning.
Just like most of the korean TV series a.k.a. doramas - this movie is nothing more than an idiotic grimace for the real world/human relationships/money idiology and lots of other stuff which, by passing through the prism of the director, turned into a giant pile of .... (let your imagination work here).
Da movie strips' plot trudges around pathetic attempts of its "geniuuuuus" creators trying to show poor korean folk, more known as "money crased" (dumbasses), on the contrary side bringing the "money elite" which will oppose and confront our parasites and bla-bla. Script - smelling like a bio toilet after its' 1000's usage without being washed nor cleaned, brings tons of ridiculously stupid situations in which characters could make a different (more obvious and more convenient for mentally healthy person) choice that could just cut most of the crap of this movie out, or, numerous scenes obviously overplayed and thus brought to the overstate of their original form, causing my logical tool to erase itself out of the hdd of my brain forever.
Actors bum gang - drastically faking and dramatizing every emotion - feels like this is their first acting exp, which is a common sensation after observing korean doramas, so it's ok ;). But the top of this IQ-deprived company are the arisrocrats. Bossy&pumpous to the point where they become dull, supernaive, and even outistic regarding the situations they're currently in or other characters they're currently interacting with - they performed key roles in this circus of idiots.
...and it was supposed to show realities of life, kick people out of their apathy or at least look like a movie survival manual for modern homo sapiens too lazy/not lucky enough to get a job, but to me it looked like a cheep clowning overexaggerated to the point where it becomes disgusting to watch and can only cause me to put on a dissappointed face and with a deep sigh say "F**CK YOU OSCARS"!
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umaumaiJan 29, 2020

I’ve been waiting for the hype train to slow down to watch this movie so I could try to go into it without any expectations. I will say everything I’ve heard and read has been very positive about the experience of watching it from friends,I’ve been waiting for the hype train to slow down to watch this movie so I could try to go into it without any expectations. I will say everything I’ve heard and read has been very positive about the experience of watching it from friends, users and critics alike. I’ve seen all of Joon-Ho Bong’s films and while I’ve never out right hated any of them, I’ve never thought that they were for me. They tend to be unpleasant and have an obsession with being locked away both physically and emotionally from the outside world. This movie is probably the one I’ve liked the least on first viewing. I didn’t feel like any character was particularly clever and no one had any redeeming qualities. In the end I just didn’t care what happened to anyone in the movie. While that seems to be what Bong is trying to incite, the main thrust of the movie was just too boring and left me unimpressed.… Expand

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marbie73Jan 29, 2020

I have heard film critics rave about this movie since the Cannes movie festival in May of 2019.I have to say I was quite disappointed by this film.I thought the first hour was slow and quite average.There was one great 10 minute scene in thisI have heard film critics rave about this movie since the Cannes movie festival in May of 2019.I have to say I was quite disappointed by this film.I thought the first hour was slow and quite average.There was one great 10 minute scene in this movie but after that the film just falls apart.I have to say that Parasite and The Irishman were two critics favorites that I thought were mediocre films.… Expand

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Bruno_Online_25Aug 26, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Vou ser honesto, até a metade do filme estava me divertindo com a tensão gerada, me parecia uma comédia estranha mas não conseguia parar de ver. Depois que somos apresentados ao personagem que vivia secretamente na mansão o filme no meu ponto de vista desandou de vez, a família parasita sofreu muito menos consequências que a outra que estava sendo sugada(a conclusão do filme é seja um parasita, você vai sofrer menos que ricos burros?), pra mim quem mais sofreu as consequências foi o filho de apenas 5 anos que não tinha nada a ver com a história, além disso tive a impressão que muitos momentos só existiram pra matar tempo, como por exemplo o filho desconfiar, entender o código morse e pra que isso serviu PRA NADA, só enrolou e fez gerar expectativas.
Mais pro final do filme, senti o fator enrolação de novo com a cena da compra da mansão e era apenas a imaginação.
O filme ainda quis fazer uma cena bonitinha do filho entendendo o código morse do pai dentro da mansão, mas a cena foi até longa, ele teria que estar passando exatamente a mesma mensagem que duraria pelo menos uma hora todos os dias pra talvez um dia alguém entender e fora o fato que já não tinha a menor empatia com essa família parasita pra me comover com essa cena bonitinha.
Sei lá, vejo esse filme sendo amado pela crítica mas eu não gostei e o personagem que achei mais legal, no caso o filho de pais ricos teve seu pai morto em sua frente durante seu aniversário, fora o fato de que ele já sofria por ter visto um fantasma que na verdade era outro parasita que morava secretamente em sua casa.… Expand

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Naz34Feb 18, 2020

Parasite is the most overrated Oscar winner of all time and apparently nobody is allowed to discuss the flaws, plot holes, and very problematic subtext without being harassed. I am Asian. I will discuss this more later. Least deserving BPParasite is the most overrated Oscar winner of all time and apparently nobody is allowed to discuss the flaws, plot holes, and very problematic subtext without being harassed. I am Asian. I will discuss this more later. Least deserving BP winner ever.… Expand

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HenrynatorNov 25, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Es una película buena, pero sobrevalorada. Pensé que había algo más oculto en la película que no me había dado cuenta, así que busqué más información y reviews, pero no hay nada más. La verdad es una película que entretiene, a pesar de ser muy larga, pero no tiene nada especial. No es de sorprender que esté tan sobrevalorada por la crítica, porque la crítica ha evolucionado para mal, ahora son más doble-moral que nunca, estigmatizan unas películas y sobrevaloran otras. Entonces, yo recomiendo que la vean y saquen sus conclusiones, pero hay tantos cabos sueltos en la película, que es absurda, además la película lleva una línea interesante, a la cual se le da un giro inesperado, muy bueno, pero el hilo inicial se pierde, luego comenzamos a ver un montón de cosas agregadas que tampoco es normal, muy absurdas diría yo. :::Alerta de Spoiler:::
El final es totalmente estúpido, el asesinato al padre del niño por un gesto, se supo que pasaría en ese momento por la tensión de la película, ¿Pero no es totalmente absurdo?. Nunca hubo algo que hablara del resentimiento del señor por su condición, así que fue algo sin base, además ¿A dónde se iría a esconder? Hasta un niño de 5 años pudo deducirlo, pero no la policía, al parecer son muy ineptos en esa ciudad. Pero no en colmo con eso, añaden una parte final de un supuesto futuro, en el que el mejor plan para recuperar a su padre y dejarlo impune, es hacerse millonario y comprar la casa donde está escondido; La idea más idiota de todas.… Expand

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August49Feb 10, 2020

Gratuitous sex, totally unnecessary to the plot...excessive violence, again not really necessary to the plot. The story was interesting but not compelling. Cannot live up to high expectations for an oscar-winning best film.

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Fatbond0007Feb 17, 2020

What a waste of time. Can't see what everyone is going on about. The synopsis is very vague and so is the film, as nothing happens and everything is blown out of proportion and nothing is explained or makes any sense.

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dpromanoJan 1, 2020

The first hours of Parasite is a whirlwind of fun, fascinating, and engaging ideas. Beautiful and inspiring cinematography. The second hour, plus, devolves into a repetitive, rude, ignorant, and self-absorbed malfunction of a movie andThe first hours of Parasite is a whirlwind of fun, fascinating, and engaging ideas. Beautiful and inspiring cinematography. The second hour, plus, devolves into a repetitive, rude, ignorant, and self-absorbed malfunction of a movie and screenplay. Bong should have stopped while he was ahead.… Expand

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gxm143Feb 8, 2020

Not at all impressed. Whether sad or uplifting, or both, I want to leave the theatre with a new perspective on life. Parasite left me flat, in spite of trying too hard to capture me. I was hoping we would be blessed with 2 consecutive OscarNot at all impressed. Whether sad or uplifting, or both, I want to leave the theatre with a new perspective on life. Parasite left me flat, in spite of trying too hard to capture me. I was hoping we would be blessed with 2 consecutive Oscar winners - Green Book and 1917- made to simultaneously entertain and enlighten audiences. Now I fear that the artsy crowd has its "The Artist", "Birdman", and "No Country for Old Men", unwatchable trash that won't rate higher than a test pattern on overnight TV. If Parasite wins Best Picture, might as well put sticks of bubble gum in next year's envelopes.… Expand

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electronicoffeeMar 3, 2020

I'm a huge fan of Joon-ho Bong's works. The Host and Mother are two of my all time favorite films. Not even joking. Mother made me cry more than any movie ever has. That said, this movie sucks. Beautifully shot but terrible pacing, acting,I'm a huge fan of Joon-ho Bong's works. The Host and Mother are two of my all time favorite films. Not even joking. Mother made me cry more than any movie ever has. That said, this movie sucks. Beautifully shot but terrible pacing, acting, scripting, and really seems to care more about shoving class differences down your throat and focusing on shock value over actual storytelling.… Expand

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getoffmytitMay 14, 2021

Way too shallow and savage to be funny, there's no meaningful message underlying so it adds nothing to awareness. Boring and psychopathic.

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ThomassJan 18, 2020

Basically bad to very bad. Humorous first half turns violent and disgusting. I get that it’s railing against the system, but do we really need buckets of blood to say that? Would avoid .

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stefankazimirApr 20, 2020

Overrated movie,are the oscars about politics or about movies nowdays,i just don’t know anymore.

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NoH8rsApr 9, 2020

Movie wasn't that great. Weird bad overacting, overhyped, cheesy and predictable story. Far from a masterpiece. Money buys awards now.

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Vasi78Feb 15, 2020

Boring
Worst movie I have seen all year, people who said good reviews need to wake up

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larnkofblackSep 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. **** movie let's start first you have the most hate able character and then you say rich people are bad but if they were kind then the main character will steal them and kill the innocent father with family with underage guy who **** underage girl old man lies and of e course female character for sexual reason + the movie have sex moment for no reason and it's for you if you do like the movie you will sex movie moment and this movie isn't comedy it's not at all… Expand

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MarkitozFeb 2, 2020

Simply OVERRATED, first hour it's ok, but the second it's repetitive and boring

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OlivierPielJan 26, 2020

Incredibly overrated. It is basically a Korean take on the Japanese movie "shoplifters", that tries so hard for satire with exagerated characters, scenes and plot lines. The goal is to shock not to create real art.

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DevilTriggerFeb 11, 2020

I don’t understand this movie at all. Pardon me If I’m not a millennial. But movies that revolve around politics really bore me.

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fckrianjohnsonJan 15, 2020

Overrated AF,the first half of this movies is amazing but then becomes just unfunny and predictable.

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JWalshJan 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Did I watch the parody of the "Parasites" movie that gets such glorious reviews? The rich family had believable characters, but all the grifters in the story were absolutely not believable. The brutally graphic ending was comical, an over exaggerated blood bath mirroring the graphic ending in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (which by the way I loved). The scene was just that absurd. If I had gone solo, I'd have walked out. As it was, I had to force myself to stay with my date as the urge to leave kept waving over me.… Expand

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Eugenes9Aug 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.

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ageofanewJan 8, 2021

The latest installment in the Emperors new clothes. A hideous endeavor thru and thru.

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hyunwest123Feb 19, 2022

didnt like it. i can see why its a good movie but its just wasnt my cup of coffee.

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KenjiYuukiApr 29, 2023

Like **** ****ttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt

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