Finally saw "Parasite" this afternoon.

[Laffy Kat]

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.

[cilla4progress]

1. Why

do you think it won?

[Clash City Rocker]

3. The academy's main qualifications have nothing to do with it being the best movie

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

[Laffy Kat]

5. LOL. Well, it's true I don't think I'll want to see it again for a while.

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

[Laffy Kat]

4. IMO, it was perfect in so many ways.

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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?

[klook]

2. Brilliant movie.

It stayed with me for days.

[OregonBlue]

6. Me too. Saw it a week ago and still thinking about it.

[Apollo Zeus]

7. Completely deserved Best Picture

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

[Laffy Kat]

8. Yes, that encapsulated it perfectly.

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

[La Coliniere]

9. One of a kind masterpiece

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.