The Brilliance of Parasite is anything but a Parasite!

Rating: 9/10 (30 April 2020)

Parasite is a film that sends a deep message about people, especially the class system of Korea and maybe the world. The story follows two families that are in great disparity, The rich but Naive Park Family and the Poor but Cunning Kim Family.
Kim Ki-woo (Kevin) the son from the Kim Family is the main protagonist in light of the fact that the plot focuses on him finding work for his unemployed Family. quite arguably my favorite character because of how his arc ends, from an unambitious blameless teenager to a determined,decided deceiver with a fleeting glimpse of wealth. His character is lesson in how innocent people must commit repulsive actions in order to protect their loved ones (from what I interpret at least)
The Story is written tightly since each setup has a payoff. This is because Director Bong Joon-Ho has written a screenplay that is heavy on Dialogue and the importance of Character Interaction. He further Succeeds by filming scenes with immense detail. The Cinematography is lush yet intentionally metaphorical, for instance when Kevin's Father Drives Mr Park for the first time there is a brighter atmosphere but as his relationship with Mr Park deepens it is intentionally much darker. Close ups are key in presenting the provocative nature of each character especially during the end.
Overall I will say this, I have always been a fan of Bong Joon Ho ever since Snowpiercer (2013) became a part of my all time favorite films and Parasite just extends his talented abilities to write and direct entertaining and thought provoking films.
Korean Cinema has successfully entered western Cinema and I pray that more foreign films embellish the art that is Cinema.