Yes as a poor boy who lost his father at an early age , I felt the struggle to get rich , the hopes for the boy to tutor a rich girl and he was happy that his life changes , but in reality life never changes by our plans , sad people remain sad for their lives I felt that in the movie and I was shocked by this movie
yeah,, right. Director Bong seems to have a tendency to minimize the words but maximize the descriptions thru actions & outputs. Just try to Imagine those who would watch "parasite" with this concise information given by him. They may go in cold but come out boiling hot being amazed at how the story unfolds stirring up their emotion while keeping them on the edge of their seat.
@mrmichaelmw Those cringy moments are the sources of suspense. Bong is a master of creating suspense like his idol Hitchcock. If the characters were 100% relatable the genre 'thriller' will never have come to be, only drama. Black comedy tries to focus on tragedy in a comedic way which leaves the audience in ambiguous uncertainty of emotions. Was that funny or was that terrible why did I laugh is there something wrong with me is there something wrong with the situation. The stream of consciousness that black comedy triggers is the purpose of social satire, to make the audience keep thinking about the idea and scene of the movie rather than forget about it. Look at you, you are still thinking about that uncomfortable scene and talking about it right now, and that is why Bong Joon Ho and Parasite is a master and a masterpiece
I agree. But it is worth noting that Bong Joon Ho understands English so she only needs to translate Korean to English. It is much more difficult to translate when you have to do it for both parties at their respective language.
No one talking about how this guys just comfortably tries to speak English, switches back to Korean when he's at his limits, and then tries again over and over like a boss?
That’s what fascinates me about people from other countries. They always try to speak English to the best of their ability and every now and then when I see someone thats so fluent in both English and their Native language that they are able to switch between the two without skipping a beat, I just have to mentally applaud them. Us Americans usually can only speak English and the couple of phrases that we learn in our High School French or Spanish classes
I'm sure he's actually fluent in mind bcs sometimes what you mean inside your head are far ahead than your mouth that's why he's so smooth switching codes like that and he might didn't find the term in English because what the translator said was actually quite foreign for me too as a efl learner.
하중이HajungieKato I agree %100, when I first started learning English, I wasn't able to express myself properly and wouldn't find the right words, but I would understand a lot more, I'm sure he will improve his skills now that he has so much international recognition.
@@Golden_Bough the father actor is one of the best actors in korea's history. know your info before speaking please. and the daughter actress is one of the best actresses right now in korea.
Durgesh Kinnerkar but that’s exactly what he meant though. This movie is so good, successful and universal, he’s become more famous. He’s famous enough to get their attention.
its funny that just now westerners are actually noticing this, when korea probably has a better film history than all of hollywood. they've been making beyond oscar worthy films for years. parasite is just one of many and bong joon ho one of many absolutely superb directors. americans shoot themselves in the foot by being as arrogant as they are and as intolerant of other countries and cultures as they are, it means they miss out on this sort of brilliance. anybody who has just seen parasite as their first korean film, dont make the mistake of thinking this is a one off, korea has so many absolutely outstanding films.
@@napperforlife2020 I'll take any recommendations you have. Not quite sure why you're laughing though, I never claimed to be a cinephile, I'm more of a reader tbqh.
Korean cinema industry has come out with movies better than hollywood has ever..people are just too arrogant to appreciate foreign films..it pisses me off sometimes..america aint the only country on earth
Truth Seeker I didn’t say that his gesture was cute because he’s a foreigner, I think that when you see a lot of actors, directors, writers and whoever have so much passion about something they worked so hard for and seeing them giddy and happy like a kid is adorable!
James Beagley Really? You can clearly tell that my statement was nothing but positive? Are there other ways to describe this director that’s better than what I said? Yeah obviously. Am I insulting this director at all when I keep explaining myself? Y’all are so worried and upset that I said the wrong thing for some weird reason why don’t you make your own comment telling people how YOU want to describe him.
I know your intention was coming from a good place, but historically speaking depicting Asian people as childlike is a racist trope in American propaganda. There was a very recent New Yorker cover depicting Kim Jong Un as a baby, showing this mentality still exists today. Just wanted to point it out from a place of respect, as I hope people would do for me when I am accidentally insensitive.
Some people think it's overhyped but it isn't. The film doesn't include any of the fairy tale happy ending bs and instead shows the harsh reality of how the world is. That's why it's brilliant
@@chickenceiling Yea, the ending is the least of the movie. It won't actually matter to me if it was a happy ending, eitherway the movie would be still great.
I really appreciate how Jimmy listened patiently and wasn’t disrespectful of the director while he was talking in Korean like Ellen is when she has foreigners on her show.
0:21 a direct translation of director bong's words would be "i'd like to say as little as possible because it's fun to watch without knowing the story." sharon choi used a figure of speech ("to go in cold") to communicate the same thought in a more natural way, also matching well with director bong's personal voice. i acknowledge and adore the way she puts the quality and feeling of the interpretation above direct word-for-word. we have no choice but to stan
ikr...! Anyone bilingual in Korean & English will immediately notice & be amazed how accurately yet sophisticatedly she's delivered the nuance and the meaning of the director's in translation.
I just read an interview with Bong. She’s not a professional translator-she’s a film student-but Bong hired her because he admired how she translates so poetically.
I think the translator has a future at the UN. Seriously people don't realize how hard it is to get someone's point across in an articulate way. To get a laugh out of the audience during the ceremony and a standing ovation really says a lot here. Happy for Korea to finally get some recognition though. Been a fan of k-Dramas for years. Movie was great and I really hope to see more in the future. :b
@@ohdaUtube I do not think it is a good idea to compare the US and S Korea together. They have different problems from each other and not everything that should appeal to a Western audience because of different customs and ways of thinking.
Sienna: The crowd at the film festival: claps for parasite for 8 minutes straight Him: lets go home 😂😂😂😂😂 Me: this format is so stupid, you just quote two entities and suddenly you're funny?
Bong is a very smart, intelligent guy but at the same time he is very funny too. That is why his movies are so fun to watch as well as intellectually stimulating.
And he is really a visual director too. Suspect he is a student of stanley kubrick. His play on lights, aspect ratio, colour and almost OCD attention details to compositions and vantage points? Kubrick would be so proud
So true. I deliberately avoided reading reviews and watching videos about it. It’s so much more satisfying when you watch it without knowing anything about the film.
This movie looks so simple at first but believe me, it's one of the most complicated movies ever with all the metaphors and hidden messages depicting the social status in South Korea... Best movie of 2020... No doubt, it's the Best Picture of 2020...
Great movie but there has been other movies depicting the social status of the world or a country. I mean its nothing new but people are acting like it is?
keysersoze Because this movie does it the best, other movies come off preachy, or simply boring. Honestly i don’t even have an example at the top of my head because they are obviously not memorable. Parasite is so subtle that surface level you could still enjoy the film by just watching and getting entertained by the storyline while it gets its point across in subtle ways about the terrible class gap. The poor could never be rich. It’s entertaining, and also talks about an important topic billions are facing
@@iam_vannguyen The example that immediately comes to my head is the Joker - especially when we get to the scene where the Joker goes to the talk show the second time and preach about the lack of empathy people have to someone like Fleck. Its heart-wrenching, but also super preachy.
Yes Yes Yes Yes... * Best International Film * Best Original Screenplay * Best Director * Best Picture What a night for Bong Joon-Ho What a night for Parasite What a night for South Korea 🇰🇷 What a celebration Oscar night making history!!!
Bong speaks very good English. Problem is, he has a dry sense of humor and people miss the joke thinking they misheard. I think that's why the translator (excellent BTW) was there.
I haven’t seen Parasite but after watching the oscars last night and being delighted by this man’s personality I can’t wait to watch it. I love how he makes an effort in english but still has his interpreter at his side. The translation is also very casual and not awkward like we see in many cases. She is great at her job and the two of them make a very dazzling language duo
My gf forced me to come with her to watch this movie. Before then I was like man why tf do i have to watch a foreign movie i don't wanna read subtitles and shit. ten minutes into this movie i was totally hooked. now i'm obsessed with this movie and this director. opened up a new world for me
You have to see his other movies. I don't know if you'll like them, but they will change you. I love those kinds of movies! I'm an American but my parents immigrated from South Korea. I've never really liked Korean pop culture but if you scour the films that come out of Korea, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Even the romcoms and adventure movies are pretty well portrayed.
he said during award giving `Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films." - Bong Joon-ho`/, he definitely spoke to such lazy and conservative people who refuse to read subtitles so they only watch american movies, how boring you are.
That's right. Everyone should go without knowing anything about the movie. Parasite is awesome. Edit : Just so that everyone's knows.. the trailer does not reveal any more than you know from movie synopsis. the trailer is well made, not like many other "movies"
It is like exactly like i did. Saw it in top films in android tv app, and i thought that i can stop, if i dont like it. Watched til the end. One of the best decisions of this year :D
“the film is best when you go into it cold” i did not watch the trailer before watching the movie and i’m telling you i was NOT PREPARED for that much of a thrill ride. DON’T WATCH THE TRAILER.. JUST GO WATCH THE FILM. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Serious shoutout to Jimmy and this show for having Bong Joon-Ho on. He’s a modern day visionary. If you loved Parasite (I hope you did) and you haven’t seen his other work, go back and watch it! Memories of Murder, Mother, The Host, etc., all fantastic!
I appreciate how jimmy listened to bong silently and paying attention to him. Sometimes when i see foreigner in american shows the host rarely pay attention and always cutting when they speak
Is that seriously ALL he said after the 10 minute standing ovation??? I can see why it would be funny, but it can also be interpreted as very rude. And even just tone deaf.
So much more resonating than the lighthouse to me. Maybe i'm not a film critic, but lighthouse wasn't half as engaging and compelling as this story. I like stories with progressive and dynamic plotlines, this film gave me that and more. And minimal ambiguity is great.
@@textera147 I made a list of the best rated films of the decade with the average rating of IMDb, letterboxd and mubi. Parasite is #1 with 8.625, the second one only having 8.300. Will probably go down after more and more people have watched it, but frankly, as a statistics geek with lots of useless experience, I doubt by much.
Kirk Landau because Uncut gems, the lighthouse, marriege story, ouatih and the irishman dont exist right? Parasite is in my top 3 this years but all those films are arguably better
I will never understand those people that never get into foreign cinema, there are so many foreign gems out there, parasite being one of them of course.
Smiling Buddha well, idk what's your style of movies but doing a bit of research you can find easily a couple of foreign classics. There's a Spanish film, for example, called "el laberinto del fauno" that won 3 oscars in it's time, pretty good if you ask me. French movies are also pretty good, a French classic would be "les choristes" the songs are absolutely beautiful and it's just overall a beautiful movie. Idk if you're into anime, but there are very good anime movies out there you can check out, some of the best ones come from Studio Ghibli, they have classics like "spirited away" or "my neighbour Totoro", anime is overall pretty good to me, don't let the prejudices of anime prevent you from enjoying it. For Korean movies there are quite a lot I've seen, the most popular ones apart from parasite it would be "train to busan" or "along with the gods". Lastly, I will recommend a beautiful classic that everyone must watch, it's an Italian film called "la vita è bella" or in English "life's beautiful", it's an older movie but it is probably one of the most well-known old movies out there. These are just a few foreign classics/popular movies you can start checking out if you are not familiar at all with anything outside of Hollywood or anything that's not in English. If you have Netflix you can also go on and explore the foreign tag, there's pretty good foreign stuff on Netflix too. Sorry this was so long lol there's just a lot for foreign stuff, I'm from Europe so I'm quite familiar with European films and because I'm a fan of anime and Asian entertainment overall I know quite a lot in that area too.
@@oqeufh Well i loved train to Busan and spirited away. Will try to watch other films that you recommended. I don't like classics though. Your long answer clearly shows your love for foreign films. Cheers. HND
@@smilingbuddha If you want another great movie from this director watch Memories of Murder. The ending just sticks with you. It's based on a real story about a series of killings in the 80s.
@Smiling Buddha That’s okay each to their own, I’m personally a fan of a lot of classic cinema mostly because of my parents. They had a bunch of VHSs and DVDs of all sorts of classic movies and they liked to watch them when I was little, so I naturally grew into it. I’m of course still updated in more modern stuff too cause I overall really like cinema, but the classics never fail me.
I love how he hired a non-professional translator who also is a director as his translator. Bong truly has a discerning eye for casting the right people. Her translation is on point👌🏻
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Yes.... I'm Korean American and have seen lots of interpreters before but she is exceptional and translates VERY well... not so much literally all the time since some things get lost in translation. She must be fluent in both languages. Usually translators are better in one language and weaker in the other.
I'm impressed with his way of being. He even doesn't try to pretend to speak fluent english, I think he prefers to speak Korean, when he isn't sure if he will express his thoughts in English well. But the same time he understand everything what Jimmy says and of course he's not afraid to speak his mind. Kinda humble, kinda proud, genius and great director.
This movie made me feel a lot of emotions. It was funny, creepy, scary, weird, anxious and questionable at the same time. Rare gem. Really enjoyed this film even if I felt anxious most of the time.
This movie blew my mind. I have never seen such a simple yet all-comprehensive analysis of class disparity that hit the nail on the head in very simple and effective terms. You don’t need essays on class struggle, just watch this movie.
Someone pointed out that the rain storm is meant to be a representation of how climate change largely affects the lower class far more than any other group. I keep finding more details and it makes me love the movie even more
Yeah he actually laughed here. You can tell by that sound he made at 2:16. I've only heard that from real, genuine laughs. It comes deep from the throat. Not only that but the laugh was pretty silent which is how real laughs generally are. His fake laughs are pretty loud and cringey
@@user-qu9fy7el3e that is true for everything, anime aswell, there is tons of garbage and there is also some 10/10 gems japan has made. same with movies made here, usa.
Respect to Jimmy! Announcing award for BTS, sharing his platform with global achiever; seriously appreciate his efforts to step into Asian industry. Yes, there may have been a few missteps, but the vast majority truly commend his willingness to engage.
My coworker told me about this movie when it first came out. Almost no one was talking about it, but he told me it was great. I normally don’t agree with him on movies, but this time I totally did. What a masterpiece.
This Director is funnier than most comedians on this show! I love his cool and calm composure and ability to switch from English to Korean and back again! #BOSS
@PietreADI don't know how can it be one of his worst films. it's one of the best. but hey, we all have different opinions. loved okja as well. will watch mother and memories of murder.
If u want a movie with the similar theme of black comedy then u can try watching andhadhun. It's a hindi movie tho. ALSO you MUST watch the trailer first Oh BTW the story is abt a guy pretending to be blind but ends up becoming the only witness to a murder case of an actor.
My family and I chose parasite simply bc we’d never seen a foreign film being played at the movie theater in our small town. We went completely blind, only briefly seeing ppl mention it on like instagram, and dude I don’t think I’ve ever been thrown into a loop like that by a movie. We tried pinning the genre of the film but it’s like you can’t? Idk that whole movie was a wild ride and I’m glad I had the opportunity to see it. It definitely deserves all the praise it’s getting.
Parasite SERIOUSLY deserves an Oscar 🏆 To ALL who hasn’t watched it yet - you’d better go and check it out!! The director is a genius and the film 🎞 is (pretty much) a masterpiece 👏🏻 #Parasite #BongJoonHo
Parasite was a masterpiece of a movie released this year. I hope it gets nominated for the best film and director category instead of foreign film one in the academy
This movie was an absolute masterpiece. It's a movie that's so good that you'll be upset that you can't experience it for the first time over again. If this doesn't win Best Picture, I'd lose all faith in the Academy Awards...
