The plot line, on the surface, deals with a young woman coming in to nanny for a rich family. Naturally, as you would expect from a movie like this, she gets in way to deep and begins an affair with the attractive, domineering husband. The story line then develops further from there and we are thrown into what we can only imagine is the shallow end of the lengths these people will go to to protect their image, their wealth, and their family.
The movie very intelligently weaves a cast of characters and a story that gives us an intriguing look into the world of the wealthy and the privileged. They get what they want, when they want it, and will stop at nothing for it.
The acting was superb. There was not a single actor/actress that I didn't believe in their portrayal of the character--even in the case of the child, and I have a hard time with child actors usually.
The cinematography and editing were wonderful. The director really knew how to play with angles and to give the viewer just enough to immerse us in the story but not so much that it overwhelmed our senses. The lighting perfectly suited the moods and the choices made for scenes were very smart.
Only one small thing bothered me at the climax, but mostly on the basis of physics and I didn't find it entirely necessary, but you can be the judge when you get there. This movie is also not suited for anyone who is sensitive when it comes to nudity and sex. There is definitely some of that in there.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it. I went in knowing that it was a movie I would need to think about and pay attention to--much like American Psycho, which seems superfluous if you don't get all the connotations behind it.
Go in with an open mind, and a thirst for intrigue, sex, and drama and you won't be disappointed.
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The movie is completely disappointing. The "storyline" was like when you are reading a book and you accidentally skip a few pages and then feel lost, but this was like it skipped full chapters. The acting was sort of like a very bad makjang drama. I've seen some of the actors in dramas and this is not they usually act. So, maybe it was asked of them to do it this way. The housemaid, what did she do? What did she gain? I wish she would have done more, but I think she forgot and skipped right to the ending of her plan. The music was mediocre and forgettable. The ending... I can't even describe the scene since the only thing that comes up to my mind, for some reason, is that the "Addams Family" is normal in comparison to this family. This is a movie that shouldn't be watched once much less twice.
This won awards? Why?
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Other than that the start of the movie does start out really dark and by dark I mean gosh damn what was the point of that? People are hella heartless. The storyline itself was very fast paced and left little room for breathing.
For a movie that was over a hour long I feel like it was over in the blink of an eye. Not sure if that is a good or bad thing. And while I can't stand a trashy ass homewrecker and a cheater, I don't think she deserved what happened to her. Dude that was seriously cold blooded. Which leads me to say, that ending... That's how you get stuff like the grudge. Thanks but no thanks.
Man I hate how there was no justice. If you really think about it... Which is oddly respectable too though because it's more true to real life. Not everyone gets a happy ending. Not everyone gets justice.
I realize this review is really terrible. Even as I write it, I'm like "wow this sucks". but y'all... It's been a hour and that ending still has me SHOOK! like... What the actual fuck. It was so dark and I'm still questioning, if that was her at the end... then who was the girl at the start of the movie? If they weren't the same, why was the first girl even shown? I have to many questions!
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It is a re-make from a 1960's film, but this one is more based on class than the other. I think there is an underlying theme of emotion through the film, but it's not shown in the obvious way, that we are used to seeing.
It is an "art" film, and I say that based on the way the scenes are laid out and shot. There are scenes involving texture and foreshadowing, and it's not happy and bright.
I think the director more than anything is trying to show you the emotional side of things, from the dramatic beginning to the over dramatic ending.
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Admirable acting from the artists, and exemplary production work is visible.
This film gives out a surreal sense of deranged domestic privilege with added mystery and subtle chaos.
The graphic sex scenes radiate an uncommon heat that is not typical for Korean film work.
The ending scene is similar to David Lynchland, won’t leave you breathless, tho it delivers a consistently odd angle.
This series may not be deserving of a 10 rating but definitely not deserving of anything less than a 5 in my opinion.
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This film reminded me of Neil Gaiman.
This film reminded me of Neil Gaiman. Yeah, I know. I have impeccable timing...Well, this was stupid. I kept waiting for the second shoe to drop but this was merely a crass and unsubtle criticism of the rich class of South Korea. Many have done it with better quality and more finesse so it doesn't even impress as much when you have already watched, like, Parasite! There is an attempt to make this appear as an erotic thriller and I guess it is but it wasn't nearly thrilling enough to say the job was done well. There was also no complexity in the characters' true motives. They were exactly what you see in frame one and remain unchanged all throughout; kind of like two-dimensional sketches. Motivations of certain characters made no sense, like the majordomo whom I would have liked to slap a few times. I don't know, it just felt like no point was made throughout the whole runtime. To me, that's a waste of time and energy. The ending sort of jumps into absurdist surrealism and I hate that even more. Stick a style, please!
As for the acting...I don't know if it was intentionally ridiculous or not but no one behaved like normal humans. Also, I'm wondering, has Park Ji Young ever played a positive role?! She's always bad news! Every time she shows up on screen, I know she's either gonna try to poison someone or cut someone's junk off! She's like a narrative bad omen, I swear!
So, I was so intrigued by what this film could be like and I was excited to watch it. Now that I have, I am underwhelmed. It was nothing to write home about.
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Filme raso
Antes de começar a assistir, pensei que o filme se tratava de um thriller ou algo do tipo. Na realidade, a história é apenas um drama sem qualquer tipo de profundidade.Não importava o que acontecesse, todos os personagens estava meio nem aí pra nada. O patrão e a empregada começam a se relacionar, mas nada além de dar uma bimbada. Isso somente virou um “problema”, pois a moça engravidou. Porém deram um jeito nisso e ficou por isso mesmo. O ponto alto da história aconteceu nos últimos 10 minutos e em uma cena meio grotesca.
Não tem muito o que falar, apenas um filme nota 6,5 e sem relevância.
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Les acteurs sont top !
Ce film est une tranche de vie d'une famille très riche, qui embauche une nurse pour s'occuper d'une petite fille et de jumeaux à naître .Ce que j'aime dans ce film c'est le côté brut et direct des actions. Ici le ML ne s'embarrasse pas avec des préliminaires ou de la séduction, il est cash !
Le film est réaliste, il y a de la nudité et des phrases chocs, cela change des séries coréennes bisounours qui mettent les FL en PLS après un simple bisou.
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Ce que j'aime aussi c'est le côté pas tout blanc de la FL, elle est enthousiaste quand le ML veut coucher avec, elle n'a pas de pensées pour sa femme, enceinte, qui est dans la maison. A ce stade, curieusement, c'est l'épouse qui est nickel.
J'aime aussi les aspects sordides du ML, il prend et paie, comme s'il avait acheté du pain.
Ensuite évidemment rien ne va aller pour la FL, elle tombe enceinte, l'épouse et sa mère sont informées, et dans une famille si bien, un bâtard ne sera pas le bienvenu. Il n'y aura pas de happy ending pour elle ; en revanche, pour la famille, c'est comme s'il ne s'était rien passé, la nurse est comme un mouchoir en papier : jetable !
Le casting est génial, on connaît notamment très bien le ML grâce à son rôle dans Squid game. Ces acteurs sont très bons et n'en rajoutent pas.
Un film où on ne s'ennuie pas, très bien joué, à voir sans modération !
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