When the Kim family runs across the Park family they see an opportunity. Though wealthy, the Parks are somewhat naïve allowing the street-smart Kim children to install themselves as tutor and art therapist to the Park children. Soon the unaware Park's are financially supporting the entire household even as the Kim's struggle to maintain the parasitic relationship.
Kang-ho Song (Ki Taek), Sun-kyun Lee (Dong Ik), Yeo-jeong Jo (Yeon Kyo), Woo-sik Choi (Ki Woo), So-dam Park (Ki Jung), Jeong-eun Lee (Moon Gwang), Hye-jin Jang (Chung Sook), Myeong-hoon Park (Geun Se), Ji-so Jung (Da Hye).
Parasite launches well, introducing us to the Kim and Park families while impressing upon us their difference in economic status. The Kim children quickly begin installing themselves in the Park household, pushing out existing employees on the way. Soon, the entire Kim family is being supported by the Parks. But when another parasite threatens the arrangement the Kim's must fight to keep their host.
Acting was pretty good in Parasite. Song did a good job playing the doltish dad and delivered well. Lee was enjoyable with good energy, as was Jo and Jung. Park was good and fit her role perfectly. Jang, Park, and the remainder of the supporting cast were solid, enjoyable, and all seemed to work well together.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but nicely done. Physical effects are solid and fitting for the film without moving it from the drama genre. Dialogue is fun, funny, and fitting. Be aware this is a foreign language film with English subtitles. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall Parasite is a well done, and well twisted, comedy drama. The storyline includes a nice mix of drama, comedy, and suspense. Those who enjoy unusual dramas should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, a bit of graphic violence, foul language, and disturbing scenes, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 3.21.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Foreign Language, Dark Comedy
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
Kang-ho Song (Ki Taek), Sun-kyun Lee (Dong Ik), Yeo-jeong Jo (Yeon Kyo), Woo-sik Choi (Ki Woo), So-dam Park (Ki Jung), Jeong-eun Lee (Moon Gwang), Hye-jin Jang (Chung Sook), Myeong-hoon Park (Geun Se), Ji-so Jung (Da Hye).
Parasite launches well, introducing us to the Kim and Park families while impressing upon us their difference in economic status. The Kim children quickly begin installing themselves in the Park household, pushing out existing employees on the way. Soon, the entire Kim family is being supported by the Parks. But when another parasite threatens the arrangement the Kim's must fight to keep their host.
Acting was pretty good in Parasite. Song did a good job playing the doltish dad and delivered well. Lee was enjoyable with good energy, as was Jo and Jung. Park was good and fit her role perfectly. Jang, Park, and the remainder of the supporting cast were solid, enjoyable, and all seemed to work well together.
Camera work, sets, and backgrounds are mild but nicely done. Physical effects are solid and fitting for the film without moving it from the drama genre. Dialogue is fun, funny, and fitting. Be aware this is a foreign language film with English subtitles. Sound and soundtrack are good.
Overall Parasite is a well done, and well twisted, comedy drama. The storyline includes a nice mix of drama, comedy, and suspense. Those who enjoy unusual dramas should enjoy this one.
With some sexuality, a bit of graphic violence, foul language, and disturbing scenes, save this one for older teens and above.
Released: 2019
Reviewed: 3.21.20
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Foreign Language, Dark Comedy
copyright ©2020 Dave Riedel
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