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abduleez1:
This werey bot_ sha no want make I post.....

Baddestguyp:
Doesn't this movie have some gày scenes?
Because I downloaded and deleted it

pu7pl3:
The writers of this naked Gun movie been deh on Colorado nothing wey anybody wan tell me😂😂😂😂😂

pu7pl3:
The writers of this naked Gun movie been deh on Colorado nothing wey anybody wan tell me😂😂😂😂😂

oyaskii:
RE: Parasite (2019)

Ki-taek: They are rich but still nice.
Chung-sook: They are nice because they are rich.!

It might sound cliché at this point to call this a masterpiece, but watching it again, it’s hard to argue otherwise. This is, ironically, my first rewatch since 2020 and like a fine wine that gets better with age, I found myself noticing new angles and shifting perspectives, hence this review.

The title itself is ambiguous in contrast to the narrative, throwing off the scent of who exactly the “Parasite” in the film really is.

It follows the Kim family, a poor household living almost underground to depict their low status , who cunningly infiltrate the lives of the ultra-wealthy Park family. However, just as they begin to enjoy the spoils of their con, they uncover secrets buried literally beneath them, realizing that no matter how low they thought they were, there’s always someone lower. What follows is an explosive third act that exposes the fragile boundary between the rich and the poor.

Back to the ambiguity of the title, from the three-family arc, there are really only two “Parasites.”

The Kim Family — “The Original Parasite.”

I’m most pissed at this lot because they were parasites out of laziness and a desire to experience comfort and luxury with minimal hard work. All the members of this family were skilled and intelligent enough to climb their way up legitimately, but they deliberately chose deception instead.

Moon-gwang and Geun-sae — “The Original Original Parasite.”

I’m not as pissed at this pair because they were parasites out of necessity, escaping loan sharks and simply trying to survive. Moon-gwang had a decent job and was cohabiting peacefully with her host until the Kim family barged in and ruined everything.

The Park Family — “The Host.”

After my first watch, I thought this family were parasites too, leeching off free labor from the other two families. But seeing it again, I think they’re actually blameless. They provided employment to those families, allowing them to escape the mundanity of daily struggles like cooking, tutoring, or driving. They worked hard to earn that life, and honestly, anyone aspiring to be wealthy desires the same comfort.

There’s a lesson in how tragically these three families ended. The disparity between the rich and the poor has never been wider, and there’s a pressing need to close that gap. Nobody owes anyone anything, but I do feel the rich and the government can do more to create an environment where "collective wealth" thrives. Not everyone will be an Elon Musk or a Dangote, but with shared prosperity, everyone can afford a decent living and the poor shouldn’t just settle for being “parasites.”

The cinematography is top-tier and perfectly complements the narrative: the Park family’s hilltop, well-lit home contrasts sharply with the Kim family’s dim, semi-basement dwelling , a visual metaphor for the class divide.

There’s one scene , my absolute favourite, that encapsulates the film’s entire message. After a heavy rainstorm, Mr. Kim drives Mrs. Park home from shopping for a garden party, and she calls the downpour a blessing! She even decides to host a party to celebrate, while Mr. Kim looks straight ahead in silent disgust, because that same downpour has just rendered him and his family homeless. That’s what the film is about!

Bong Joon-ho crafted an all-timer, ngl and this remains one of my favourite films ever.

Easy, easy recommend! 💐
9/10

Baddestguyp:
So do we officially call Superman a box office bomb?

oyaskii:
It did above 600m greens globally, and smashed it domestically, so it just about broke even, and no, it wasn't a box office bomb.

Baddestguyp:
The original trilogy or the remake?

Arizoner:
did you see police academy and beverly hills cop while growing up in the 70s and 80s?

Baddestguyp:
From the article, it didn't break even. It lost about 50m.

abduleez1:
Conjuring: Last Rites....... 6/10

The writing and storytelling don't quite capture the magic of the earlier films, but it's a decent watch.

Of all the supernatural entities the Warrens have faced, this one didn't leave as strong an impression. It started with a compelling premise, but the final act and its execution didn't fully deliver. It's not a bad film, but it lacks the personal, intimate feel of other Conjuring installments. Even The Devil Made Me Do It, which had its own narrative stumbles, feels more complete than this.

Valak and Annabelle are still the most memorable entities the Warrens have encountered. While this may not be the grand finale one hoped for, they managed to wrap things up well enough.

I feel the direction from Michael Chaves doesn't quite have the same storytelling punch as previous directors in the franchise.

You have to hand it to WB's marketing team tho—they made this the highest-grossing film in the franchise, pulling in a chart-topping $450mn. It cements the series' status as the reigning champion of horror box office.

Baddestguyp:
So do we officially call Superman a box office bomb?

NeoWanZaeed:
Just seeing it. It's really interesting and more of master piece way to end this franchise

oyaskii:
RE: Parasite (2019)

Ki-taek: They are rich but still nice.
Chung-sook: They are nice because they are rich.!

It might sound cliché at this point to call this a masterpiece, but watching it again, it’s hard to argue otherwise. This is, ironically, my first rewatch since 2020 and like a fine wine that gets better with age, I found myself noticing new angles and shifting perspectives, hence this review.

The title itself is ambiguous in contrast to the narrative, throwing off the scent of who exactly the “Parasite” in the film really is.

It follows the Kim family, a poor household living almost underground to depict their low status , who cunningly infiltrate the lives of the ultra-wealthy Park family. However, just as they begin to enjoy the spoils of their con, they uncover secrets buried literally beneath them, realizing that no matter how low they thought they were, there’s always someone lower. What follows is an explosive third act that exposes the fragile boundary between the rich and the poor.

Back to the ambiguity of the title, from the three-family arc, there are really only two “Parasites.”

The Kim Family — “The Original Parasite.”

I’m most pissed at this lot because they were parasites out of laziness and a desire to experience comfort and luxury with minimal hard work. All the members of this family were skilled and intelligent enough to climb their way up legitimately, but they deliberately chose deception instead.

Moon-gwang and Geun-sae — “The Original Original Parasite.”

I’m not as pissed at this pair because they were parasites out of necessity, escaping loan sharks and simply trying to survive. Moon-gwang had a decent job and was cohabiting peacefully with her host until the Kim family barged in and ruined everything.

The Park Family — “The Host.”

After my first watch, I thought this family were parasites too, leeching off free labor from the other two families. But seeing it again, I think they’re actually blameless. They provided employment to those families, allowing them to escape the mundanity of daily struggles like cooking, tutoring, or driving. They worked hard to earn that life, and honestly, anyone aspiring to be wealthy desires the same comfort.

There’s a lesson in how tragically these three families ended. The disparity between the rich and the poor has never been wider, and there’s a pressing need to close that gap. Nobody owes anyone anything, but I do feel the rich and the government can do more to create an environment where "collective wealth" thrives. Not everyone will be an Elon Musk or a Dangote, but with shared prosperity, everyone can afford a decent living and the poor shouldn’t just settle for being “parasites.”

The cinematography is top-tier and perfectly complements the narrative: the Park family’s hilltop, well-lit home contrasts sharply with the Kim family’s dim, semi-basement dwelling , a visual metaphor for the class divide.

There’s one scene , my absolute favourite, that encapsulates the film’s entire message. After a heavy rainstorm, Mr. Kim drives Mrs. Park home from shopping for a garden party, and she calls the downpour a blessing! She even decides to host a party to celebrate, while Mr. Kim looks straight ahead in silent disgust, because that same downpour has just rendered him and his family homeless. That’s what the film is about!

Bong Joon-ho crafted an all-timer, ngl and this remains one of my favourite films ever.

Easy, easy recommend! 💐
9/10

abduleez1:
You think WB will end this franchise after making that absurd amount of money? 😅

Just like I predicted WB already has spinoffs planned..... E no even reach two days wey I talk the thing wey I begin seeing spin-off/prequel news.

NeoWanZaeed:
Then they'll ruin good franchise.

Still awaiting stranger things.. it's really cool. Vekna my man.. lol