ManinMirror Posted at 2020-03-28 19:44:17(247Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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|  Welcome, to MiM Reviews - my first program in my blog ever, and this, is my first film review ever. Whooo-hoo!! I have never written a long review before, neither in my native language nor in English - well yes, English is my second language. That's why I shall warn you this first: ⚠️possible grammar mistakes alert!⚠️ Background: A few days ago, I was testing Transmission. I have failed a few times before, so I thought it couldn't work. I decided to test my luck in TGx later. I selected the torrent with most S/L, and... It worked! I successfully downloaded the first torrent directly to my computer, EVER! (Yes, I'm totally a beginner!) The movie was Parasite.  Parasite was directed by Bong Jong-Ho. Who is this guy? Well, the director who directed Memories of Murder, which is many people's favourite Korean film.(haven't seen this yet, will do some other day!) And how amazing is Parasite? It won Oscar. Best director and best movie... Wow!  Came for testing, stay for curiosity. I was curious to see how good this movie is. It's awesome. The film tells a story about how a poor, unemployed family become servants of a rich family... By conning. The first minutes showed us a poor but happy family in a few fluent shots. From several smallest moments in their life(finding Wi-fi, folding pizza boxes), we learn that they can't afford much, but their life is still full of fun.  When their son's friend came to visit them and brought them a 'lucky stone' & an opportunity to tutor at a rich family, the story begins. The friend told the son to 'fake the IDs', which opened the Pandora's box. With that in mind, the son had a plan to con more and earn more.  They even  SpoilerTheir conning was surprisingly successful. That made me a bit nervous because the bigget lie you make, the worse will happen when it breaks. That made me worry a lot... Well, the first hour(& the first act) was quite a funny comedy, but when it came to Act 2(when the Parks go out for camping), things began to go wrong and go wild. It all started with a doorbell... Oh, perhaps I shouldn't tell more. Plot from Act 2 is too important to spoil. It becomes really suspenseful and exciting... And darker. The pace goes fast, yet smooth, without going too hurriedly. Director Bong is surely a master of suspense. He's able to add suspenses one after another, making your heart keep beating fast and think: 'Oh no, they're about to be exposed!' or 'Oh no died! No! Alive!' Bong even surprises you in the very end, when SpoilerHe must be a Hitchcockian!  Parasite not only has a fast-paced brilliant story, it also discusses about the gap between the rich and the poor. The problem between classes! It's not simply an entertaining thriller or comedy, it's exposing the Korean society's problems - or all kinds of societies. Poor people hate rich people. Rich people look down poor people. One comment hit the nail on the head, 'The rich people did nothing wrong, but you just hate 'em, hate 'em, hate 'em.' I've discussed so much on story and theme, and now it's time for cinematography. It's fantastic. Bong's long shots and camera movement are flexible and masterful.  Obviously, he could handle them freely. He doesn't edit a lot but he cleverly pans his camera to push the plot/ conversation forward. He's quite a genius. My favourite scenes are 1.when the camera rushes into the secret basement. That scene really impressed me. 2.the storm and flood scene. The use of natural light is also great. Bong always lights the room with sunshine. I don't know much about professional techniques, so this video might be more helpful. Anyway, time to summarize now. Let's rate it... Cinematography: 5/5 Fantastic. Bong is experienced and he knows exactly how to use his camera freely and creatively. The editing is also wonderful, especially the montage! Story: 5/5 Funny and suspenseful. Always pushes you to the edge of your seat! Acting: 4.5/5 Natural and trustable. Though the rich mother's performance is sometimes a bit too dramatic.(that surprised face! Still rather funny anyway.) Characters: 4/5 The poor family is great, but the rich one is... a little too simple and silly. Sometimes naive. Are true rich people really like this? Idk. Theme: 5/5 It has depths. It talks about classes, in a humorous and thrilling way. Music: 5/5 Nice! The music is light but pushes the plot in a very natural way. Total Score: 4.7 In one word, RESPECT! Torrent review: also RESPECT!  Also read in my blog!! Last edited by ManinMirror on 2020-03-28 19:59:51 | |
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| MafketelPosted at 2020-03-28 20:49:08(247Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Thank you MIM. Great review | |
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| KIngsmokePosted at 2020-03-28 21:54:32(247Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Very Nice Review Bro, Most excellent movie!  | |
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| jaxePosted at 2020-05-05 19:49:36(241Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Also just watch an early 2003 movie by the same director starring the same actor who played the father in Parasite: Memories of Murders. Look for it. One of the best movies I have seen about cops on the hunt for a serial killer. Better than Se7en! | |
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| squarePosted at 2020-05-05 20:36:22(241Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| Welcome and well done on the success of adding the file to your PC , it shows that if you go to the correct place you can mostly find what you require . Many thanks to you ManinMirror , a tremendous review of a wonderful film , your spot on with many observations and tricks that the movie guys use . I look forward to you grabbing a few more shares from TGx and putting down your thoughts and opinions on thing . Keep up the good work . | |
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| TERRYTIPTOESPosted at 2020-05-05 20:44:44(241Wks ago) Report Permalink URL | ||
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| It's a wonderful film, congrats MiM!!.... I look forward to your future reviews...  | |
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