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Sep 7, 2019 · The second half of “Parasite” is one of the most daring things I’ve seen in years narratively. The film constantly threatens to come apart—to take one convoluted turn too many in ways that sink the project—but Bong holds it all together, and the result is breathtaking. Kim Ki-woo (Choi Woo-sik) and his family live on the edge of poverty.
Oct 10, 2019 · I'll tread as cautiously as I can, but suffice to say that Parasite is a darkly comic thriller about two families: the Parks, who are very rich, and the Kims, who are very poor. Mr. and Mrs. Kim ...
Feb 10, 2020 · Parasite review – a gasp-inducing masterpiece. In Bong Joon-ho’s flawless tragicomedy, a poor yet united family bluff their way into the lives of a wealthy Seoul household. Mark Kermode ...
Oct 9, 2019 · Justin Chang was a film critic for the Los Angeles Times from 2016 to 2024. He won the 2024 Pulitzer Prize in criticism for work published in 2023. Chang is the author of the book “FilmCraft ...
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Oct 10, 2019 · Parasite. NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Joon-ho Bong. Comedy, Drama, Thriller. R. 2h 12m. Find Tickets. When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we earn ...
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Full Review | Original Score: 10/10 | Oct 21, 2022. With a delicious black comedy edge, some surprising jolts of heartfelt emotion, and a violent throat punch when you’re least expecting it ...
May 21, 2019 · Parasite, starring Lee Sun-kyun (left) and Cho Yeo-jeong, takes a "microscopic" look at two families — one rich, one poor. Courtesy of Cannes. Returning to home turf after a run of international ...
