Hell, if I had all this money. I'd be nice, too.

Rating: 10/10 (27 February 2020)

Parasite is a monumental picture that changed the perception of foreign films forever. It was less of a film, and more of an experience. Bong Joon-ho has created yet another masterpiece that will never leave your mind. Everyday you learn new things and immaculate details about the film that you never noticed, such as his use of lines throughout the film to represent the split in class and "crossing the line". His attention to detail is a huge factor in why this movie is so beautiful, but his knowledge of Korean culture and social class is what really makes this film outstanding. Knowing that the film is an accurate representation of the class structure in Korea is a huge eye-opener to those from other countries.
The greatest part about this film though, is that it speaks to everyone in some way. To Koreans and even other parts of Asia, it's great Asian representation in the media and especially the film industry, considering how well it did. To film lovers, it's a combination of immaculate details and concepts put together in beautiful shots and scripts. To other viewers, it's a great tragic/comedy/thriller full of many twists and turns, leaving you on the edge of your seat the whole time. Parasite connects many different people and cultures through marvellous story telling. Their strive for what could possibly be seen as the "American Dream" certainly connects to a younger audience who have the same goals; Go to a great school, get a well-paying job, get rich and start a family. Teens who have been raised to strive for those same goals in life (including myself) can relate to their struggles to reach that goal, which is almost impossible. The acting in this film is impeccable. Park So-dam and Choi Woo-shik are such a powerful duo and bring light to their characters. Yet again, the performance by Kang-Ho Song is outstanding. His exemplary portrayal of a Korean father trying to take care of a struggling family while saving face is accurate and beautifully done.
Parasite is exactly like it's name. It catches you off guard, infects your brain and never leaves it. This film is something that's never been done before. Breaking records, shaking up the film community and making a huge name for itself. Parasite has completely changed the game and set a huge bar not only for future korean films, but for future films in general. Bong Joon-ho is a master of his craft and I cannot wait for his next film.