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Laffy Kat

(16,378 posts)
Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:14 PM Feb 2020

Finally saw "Parasite" this afternoon.

It was a cold and dreary day here and perfect for the cinema. It was one of the more unusual movies I've seen. A clever and dark comedy, heavier on the dark than the comedy. It was long, although I don't know what I would have edited out. It did get Tarantino-esque towards the end, but then I like QT. It was entertaining and political. I don't know if it was Best Picture worthy because I didn't see all of the nominees. It sure deserves loads of praise, though. It was a breath of non-Hollywood fresh air.

Of note, all of the characters were likeable in their own way; both the ultra-rich family and the poor but resourceful family had their endearing qualities.

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Finally saw "Parasite" this afternoon. (Original Post) Laffy Kat Feb 2020 OP
Why cilla4progress Feb 2020 #1
The academy's main qualifications have nothing to do with it being the best movie Clash City Rocker Feb 2020 #3
LOL. Well, it's true I don't think I'll want to see it again for a while. Laffy Kat Feb 2020 #5
IMO, it was perfect in so many ways. Laffy Kat Feb 2020 #4
Brilliant movie. klook Feb 2020 #2
Me too. Saw it a week ago and still thinking about it. OregonBlue Feb 2020 #6
Completely deserved Best Picture Apollo Zeus Feb 2020 #7
Yes, that encapsulated it perfectly. Laffy Kat Feb 2020 #8
One of a kind masterpiece La Coliniere Feb 2020 #9

Clash City Rocker

(3,396 posts)
3. The academy's main qualifications have nothing to do with it being the best movie
Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:23 PM
Feb 2020

They usually look for a long, dark, violent movie that no one will want to watch more than once.

Laffy Kat

(16,378 posts)
5. LOL. Well, it's true I don't think I'll want to see it again for a while.
Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:28 PM
Feb 2020

It's was exhausting. But I also won't forget it.

Laffy Kat

(16,378 posts)
4. IMO, it was perfect in so many ways.
Sun Feb 23, 2020, 11:26 PM
Feb 2020

Last edited Sat Feb 29, 2020, 05:47 PM - Edit history (1)

Each scene explained something crucial. The acting was flawless and I don't think it could have possibly been directed any better. The story itself, the screenplay, were sublime and shown through even with the sub-titles. Also, I suspect members of the Academy wanted to make a political statement about inclusion and diversity. Maybe all of those things?

Apollo Zeus

(251 posts)
7. Completely deserved Best Picture
Mon Feb 24, 2020, 12:51 AM
Feb 2020

masterful, timely story telling that weaved together inequality, climate change and lack of economic mobility


Laffy Kat

(16,378 posts)
8. Yes, that encapsulated it perfectly.
Mon Feb 24, 2020, 02:13 AM
Feb 2020

I wish I could have been more articulate in my first description.

La Coliniere

(603 posts)
9. One of a kind masterpiece
Mon Feb 24, 2020, 09:55 AM
Feb 2020

A remarkable film. Deserved all the Oscars it won. I also thought it had the best composed music of any movie I saw last year.

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