Parasite [Blu-ray]

Love the plot I think I watched it 2 times in the 24hrs of renting it. A family some how weasels there way into a rich family for work, but things don't turn out like they planned.

I loved how different this story was and it kept us captivated and entertained the entire time. Its so good you forget about the subtitles. We also saw it in the theater and people were roaring with laughter at certain parts. Refreshing watch because it is so unique compared to everyday American made movies you can predict the ending, you wont predict this ending for sure! - Enjoy it!

Parasite is a gripping, frightening film that asks us what we’d be willing to do if we didn’t have any money. But also, what we would be like if we did have more than plenty. Within the world of Parasite people one family has little to none, living in a basement where others feel free to literally pee on their world. The world they work their way into is one of wealth and plenty. So do they have the right to take from that bounty? It’s at once frightening and gripping as they inch their way Ito the lives of their employers and in some ways, take over. But what about their employers? There are many takes on what’s going on and what kinds of people these are. But things take another turn when.... I’ll leave that to you. No spoilers here. There are subtitles, so for anyone uncomfortable or unused to them, we suggest you watch a couple times - it helps. But not just for watching the movie, but finding the little details that provide all the more to discuss - a good movie can keep people taking for awhile. So when this family of four from the “wrong side of the tracks” seeks a better life, they do so by moving themselves - through devious means - into the lives of their wealthy employees, only to “take over” and in the end, lives are destroyed. How? Why? Is it money? Is it the willingness to do anything for money? There are a lot of questions here, but the audience is the one who truly has to ask itself what the answers are... That kind of film - while still entertaining - is also a great way to keep my wife and I coming back. There is a reason why Parasite won the Oscar. It is very well done on several levels.

Let me start by saying I'm a fan of director Bong Joon Ho. That doesn't mean I blindly accept all his films are great works of art, but this one is definitely worthy of all its accolades. If you go in knowing the premise of the story, it doesn't hit the same way as if you go in blind and unprepared for what you're about to see. It's thought-provoking and tragic in nature as it examines the depths of humanity and the very defined line in between classes. If you're unfamiliar with Korean cinema, it does what Korean cinema has become famous for- blending film genres and transitioning seamlessly from one genre to the next. There are comedic moments (though black humor at best), tragic ones, heartbreaking ones, discouraging ones, and moments that leave you unsure of who to root for- because at the heart of the matter are any of us heroes? or are we all just selfish beings that can easily turn into the villain. It's storytelling at its finest because it's a story about life and humanity- all of us no matter our class are inherently messed up. That truth is especially driven home by a scene where the rich couple allows viewers into their private moment of lovemaking and we see that their own turn-ons and desires for a darker lifestyle are just one small step away if they would let themselves go.To those who rate the film as trash or give it one star, I hate to say but they're either very immature or simply not intelligent enough to enjoy a truly artful film that requires thinking and retrospection. Theyre most likely the ones who rave over superhero movies or think frighteningly childish films deserve an Oscar. Meanwhile, others I've seen are just racist, sadly. Refusing to admit that anything done by non-English speaking people is worthy of consideration or accolades. That was driven home once more when this film won Best Picture at the Oscars tonight and I was reading through netizens' reactions online. Patronizing at best and horrendously racist at worst, their "reviews" shouldn't be taken into consideration at all.Granted, this isn't a film for everyone. If you like simple stories that are told in big, glaring letters across a screen where heroes are clearly markes and villains get their pay day in the end, this isn't the film for you. If you like action-packed and clever dialogue, this isn't it either. But if you like seeing a complex storyabout a seemingly simple family told through the eyes of a truly gifted director and producer, this film is a winner. I've watched it a couple of times now and it still appears fresh with each viewing.Masterfully acted by some of Korea's finest actors, the cast also gave a stellar performances.

Good movie. Was absolutely worth it.