Slightly disappointed, but good enough in some respects.

Rating: 8/10 (18 February 2020)

After the film getting an Oscar and recommendations from from friends I went to see this movie with high expectations. I enjoyed it, laughed quite a bit at the carnage, but could see what was going to happen from a mile off. Only surprise was much more mundane than what I expected. Interesting and insightful about Korean culture and disparities in living conditions, and the hopes and aspirations of all but felt something was missing. I read that Bong Joon-ho relied on intensive story boarding and this film did feel like enacted somewhat in segments. I thought the first half was slow and somewhat predictable, second half livelier and more enjoyable. Did not think it worthy of an Oscar.