A Clever, Unclichéd Look at Social Class
Parasite is an engaging movie with a great pace. The beginning of the story is pretty standard—it isn't too slow or too fast. While it didn't necessarily keep me on my toes, it still kept me curious about what would happen next.
What I liked most was the clever setup. It was fascinating to watch how the poor family smartly infiltrated the wealthy household. Because they clearly have real skills, it makes me wonder why they were still so poor. Is it because the system prevents poor people from climbing higher up the social ladder? On the other hand, the rich family was gullible. Were they rich simply because of luck?
For me, the most memorable scene is when the mother, Chung-sook, profoundly points out that the wealthy family isn't just "rich but still nice," but rather, "they are nice because they are rich." It’s a great commentary on how the social system works and how kindness can be a luxury. The ending has a great twist—a moment where harsh reality destroys a hopeful illusion. I gave it an 8/10 because it's a smart, unique story, even if it didn't completely blow me away.
What I liked most was the clever setup. It was fascinating to watch how the poor family smartly infiltrated the wealthy household. Because they clearly have real skills, it makes me wonder why they were still so poor. Is it because the system prevents poor people from climbing higher up the social ladder? On the other hand, the rich family was gullible. Were they rich simply because of luck?
For me, the most memorable scene is when the mother, Chung-sook, profoundly points out that the wealthy family isn't just "rich but still nice," but rather, "they are nice because they are rich." It’s a great commentary on how the social system works and how kindness can be a luxury. The ending has a great twist—a moment where harsh reality destroys a hopeful illusion. I gave it an 8/10 because it's a smart, unique story, even if it didn't completely blow me away.
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