not my favorite of the unofficial “bong joon-ho has something to say about capitalism” series, but still overall enjoyable. cutting out the 15 minutes of exposition at the beginning would have bumped my rating up by at least a half star.
my favorite character was the head Creeper; i know an icon when i see one.
“‘Mercenary’? I prefer the term ‘adventure capitalist’.” -Commander Rourke
not quite the underrated masterpiece people claim, but still a solid movie that deserved more love, especially with its great moments of animation and score. also why are there so many attractive people in this, it’s unfair.
how the fuck did it take me this long to see this movie. like seriously, i’ve seen the most famous scene (you know the one) on its own and thought it was fantastic, but the context makes it 500 times better.
a fascinating look at what is (arguably) the start of modern tech & finance bro culture, that has only become more relevant in 2025. these men who refuse to see women as people, worship the supremacy of technology, and prioritize…
