Pretty good, but hyped more than necessary

Rating: 9/10 (10 May 2020)

Don't get me wrong, it's a good movie. I just don't see why it's soooo hyped. On the other hand, I appreciate this type of dark comedic movie getting recognition even if by the Academy. I stopped watching the awards years ago because the movies are sooo predictable or pretentious or big budgety but not a lot of soul. So by that standard, and the fact it introduces more people to the awesome world of Korean cinema, this movie is really good.
The story is great, the characters were fun and you got to know each, and the acting was spot on. The settings were great as wel.
I thought it was a sci fi flick, but I truly knew nothing about it. I was expecting a thriller like Bug or The Fly or something weird like that. What I got was not disappointing. Very quirky which reflects the work of the director who brings an interesting flare to movies. He's definitely developed his signature style and I think it will make people visit this portfolio.
Again, very good movie. But won't change your life. It may stick with you a little afterwards, but it will fade so you can move on to the next.