Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
this was super dope, kinda interesting how bong joon ho could create a marvel-like ambiance with the humor and light heartedness to completely elicit themes of mortality, unethical capitalism, and the idea of exploration and colonization. it’s almost like he never loses the point of the plot while still making something palatable and digestible to an american audience. robert pattinson did a great job in his role at being so pathetic, yet so integral to proving that we really only have one life. bravo to the other performances too. a fun watch. certainly not ho’s best work, but still worth watching
i know im late to the party spare me your “OmG yOu JuSt SaW iT?” yeah bitch time runs on the Don’s watch when the Don says so. HOWEVER, i had the very fortunate opportunity to hear from Roger Deakins, the cinematographer for the film (and countless other classics). hearing his thoughts on his filmography and this piece in particular BEFORE digesting the film was super refreshing. being able to notice the little things like there being NO SOUNDTRACK, yet…
as someone who constantly struggles to live in the moment, i think this film did a perfect job at articulating what it means to embrace the present. hirayama is such a relatable character in the aspect that he strives to give it his all and embrace the small joys that make a complicated life a bit easier to live. his hobbies of cassette collecting, photography, and gardening help add purpose and meaning in the eyes of just being the janitor…
PRO TIP: do not watch this movie if ur feeling depressed bc it will make you even more depressed
that being said, what a film. riz ahmed and paul raci deserve every ounce of praise for their performance in this film.
i love the message of being content and at peace with the present circumstances instead of trying to live a life of getting back at something that once was. it’s just so beautiful to see how stubborn Ruben is…