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[MOVIE] PARASITE 2019

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by VanityHalfBlack, Oct 29, 2019.

  1. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Reminded me somehow of an old favorite, Very Bad Things (which has aged poorly). This movie obviously being 10x better.
     
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    I just watched this one. I get why it's cleaning up at the award shows.
     
  3. VanityHalfBlack

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    It just won the top prize at SAG. I believe Parasite and 1917 are the frontrunners for best pic at the Oscars.
     
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    I'd perfectly fine with either winning but I'm pulling for Parasite .....
     
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    Ug, is this one of those movies you have to read?
     
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  7. VanityHalfBlack

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    Unfortunately yes. Just wait for it to hit netflix. It's what I normally do with subtitle films. That way you can watch it twice, the first time to read it and the 2nd the picture itself.
     
  8. BigM

    BigM Contributing Member

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    Not if you speak Korean.
     
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    What if the accents are really thick, like when I turn on subtitles for movies with heavy Cockney or Scottish or Alabama accents even though I speak English?
     
  10. KingCheetah

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    North or South?
     
  11. BigM

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    Definitely North.
     
  12. KingCheetah

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    Bummer I only speak South Korean.
     
  13. BigM

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    Not a problem we have you covered:

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    came here to say this. i had no idea where the movie was going, but it was awesome
     
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    A mildly entertaining film.

    But as an apologia for fraud, theft, violence, not very convincing.

    Don't know if it was the writers' intent, but the rich family was more likable.
     
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    I've watched it 3 times and I'm still trying to find the critically acclaimed aspect. I'm not going to say I'm a movie buff/snob but I like pretty much all genres and this movie isn't an all-timer for me. Right now it's tied with Silence of the Lambs, The Matrix, Seven, Seven Samurai, etc with an 8.6 rating on IMDB all-time list and slightly ahead of movies like Saving Private Ryan, Spirited Away, etc. Very good movie but not great.
     
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  17. VanityHalfBlack

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    I wouldn't say it was best of the decade or anything like that. Arguably best of 2019 for me.
     
  18. peleincubus

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    I’m missing something on this movie. For one I really like Korean movies.

    I have about 20 minutes left on the movie. But it’s underwhelming 100% for me.
     
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  19. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Nobody was supposed to be likeable.
     
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    steddinotayto Contributing Member

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    Yea I like Korean movies and have seen a good number...maybe that's why it's underwhelming. I wasn't surprised by the ending nor was I surprised by the twist(s) because it's pretty standard fare for a Korean movie.
     

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