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- Eric Rick Calvin and Aaron react to and discuss the 2019 Bong Joon-ho Movie - Parasite - #Parasite
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They long awaited Hobb and Shaw reaction since theirs trailer reaction all those years ago.
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I love the point that they weren't scamming to get rich. They were scamming to get basic jobs.
This is why I actually root for them. But it feels wrong because they really scam the Park family.
@@hazri8758 Sure. But despite the Park family being rich. The wife screwed over the son by paying him less.
But they are still parasites
@@golfer435 none of the characters were parasites. The system is the parasite which eventually kills the people who feed it labor.
Im pretty sure Bong Joon Ho isnt trying to dehumanize anyone.
Also, the parasite isn't the poor people, the rich people are parasites in this movie, ungrateful ones. This is why the driver killed the guy in the end.
"Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films".
-Bong Joon-ho
It makes sense and I appreciate the sentiment behind this quote, but it's always felt nearly impossible for me to keep track of what people are saying in a scene due to my dyslexia. Unfortunate, but I've had to stick with dubbed foreign films.
@@raidenvaneck1842
Somebody: "People should watch the road when they drive".
Me: "That's nice and all, but I'm legally blind and not allowed to drive, so life is a real struggle sometimes!"
These quotes aren't about the edge cases. You don't need to be defensive. You're not under attack. It's implied that they're about people who are willfully obstinate about doing certain things that aren't hard under normal circumstances.
@@raidenvaneck1842 I've been having issues with attention span and I totally get you. nowadays I watch the dubs of anime whenever available so that I don't have to actively Try paying attention to the screen the whole time.
@@libertarianvoter I didn't think they were being defensive. they were just sharing their personal experience with the topic, that's all.
@@raidenvaneck1842 My girlfriend is dyslexic to the extent that a 200 page book takes her half a year to read. I totally understand. I think the director's comment is still broadly true for those that do not suffer from it and is aimed at those who are just stubborn and dont even try
Non-native English speakers are almost universally used to subtitled movies. It's how most people of the 90's generation learned English during the dawn of internet. It's like 2nd nature once you get used to it ;]
Fun fact, the old housekeeper ringing the doorbell is right at the middle of the movie, and that one simple thing changes the genre of the movie completely. Parasite deserved that Best Picture at the Oscars for sure
Oh it was easily the best film of the entire year.
@@golfer435 marriage story, once upon a time in Hollywood, and joker were all better choices
@@Luke-cu7bf joker??? OUTIH?? Funny shit lmaoo
@@Luke-cu7bf you're fucking high if you think any of those were better. they were all great films and i have a HUGE bias for Joker but Parasite is arguably the best movie of the 21st century. you're on crack.
@@Luke-cu7bf who?
I liked how Bong Joon-ho, the writer-director used the storm. For the poor family it was devastating, their house was flooded & they had to evacuate to a shelter. For the rich family it was a welcome downpour that cleared the pollution for their garden party. Layers, man.
It's a deliberate choice, but I've routinely hear of storms flooding away and destroying rich people's homes too.
@@midgetwars1 Of course it was a deliberate choice. And my comment has nothing to do with their houses. I'm not talking about it literally, but more metaphorically/philosophically. One person's misfortune is another person's minor inconvenience or even good luck. A person who is well off is blind to the struggles of the less fortunate. Mrs. Park was unknowingly callous when she remarked that she was happy the storm washed away the pollution on the her phone while Mr. Kim listens. She is completely oblivious to the fact that he & his family (a long with a lot of other families) had to take shelter at a gymnasium, with most of their belongings probably destroyed by the flood, having to wear donated clothes to work. She cannot even comprehend that the storm may have effects other than cutting their camping trip short. Her privilege protects her from the realities of life that those who are disenfranchised face. Its not that the she is a bad person, she's not. Its that she is so far removed from struggles of the poor that she is oblivious to their suffering. Like I said: layers, man.
But yeah, I agree rich people's homes can be destroyed too, but this ain't about that. 🤭
@@pandycious The Bible 2
@@midgetwars1 but rich people can move somewhere else but poor have no option they have to endure
In an interview, the actor estimated that it would take approximately 564 years for his character Ki-Woo to earn enough money to purchase the house given his status.
That's so unfortunate... what a damn movie
That's what is so sad...it will never happen.
A lot of people don’t know this so they don’t understand that this movie, like just about all of Joon Ho’s, is actually a critique of capitalism and the myth of social mobility. It shows how Kiwoo’s family lives compared to the Park’s. How the Park’s had the minor inconvenience of a canceled camping trip when the lower classes had their houses ruined. How the smell of someone of the lower class *physically* stopped Mr. Park from moving quickly to save his son. The list goes on.
then move your status up
@@MickeyMouse-lm6zj oh, yeah, like someone who never had access to a good education who works as a dishwasher can just walk into a high-end law firm or financial institution, say "hire me", and triple their salary just like that. i know you know it's not as simple as just "moving your status up".
I think the fact that the character "Jessica" was the only one in the family that died is really symbolic. She was the one out of the family that best fit into the upper-class lifestyle, even without proper education she actually helped the young boy a lot. She was also the only one that didn't replace anyone. Idk, I just think it's interesting that the one person who seemed to be the most "natural" in the upper-class is person who died.
definitely her character’s purpose. she was the only one capable to create her own role rather than take one - and also the comments on her art/tech skills where if she had money for school, she’d do well there too. Bong had to kill her because she was the only possible way for the Kims to potentially get out of their situation. Sucks cause she’s my favorite 😭
There’s an analysis about this I watched years ago, statistics says that women who came from poor families have a higher chance of becoming rich either from marrying a rich man or by trying to break the glass ceiling, but since women are treated unequal to men especially in the workplace, this becomes a double barrier to them. While men who came from poor families have less chance of becoming rich.
I think that’s why Bong decided to kill Jessica in the end, to show us that it’s still very much prevalent that there’s a lot of barriers to break in order to be a rich man. Especially if you’re a woman.
Someone also noticed how Jessica is the only one who’s sitting on the couch and the rest of them are sitting on the floor.
@@supersucks I really dont see how you can mention women having a higher chance of making it out of poverty than men and saying that barriers are harder for women in the exact same comment. Cognitive dissonance is one hell of a drug.
와 맞네... 대체되지 않은 유일한 사람이네 ㄷㄷ
Something I realized this time that I didn't put together on my first watch is that the scholar's rock given to the Kim's is fake. When their house floods, the son finds the rock floating on top of the water. This could be seen as foreshadowing that their dreams of wealth are unobtainable and that things are about to fall apart.
While the symbolism of that is interesting, it also explains why Ki-Woo survives having the rock launched at his head, because it's much lighter than it should be.
Also, the title could apply to the two poor families we see in the movie, but you could also view the rich family as parasites in their own way.
It is a bit weird how it looks like Ki-Woo is struggling to lift the "rock" when he intends to throw it at the urinating man.
Great observation I completely missed this.
Ey yo pause, I swear this video just dropped an hour ago, but how tf is this comment 3 weeks old
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This movie is fucking fantastic. The humour, the drama, everything lands so well. I can't believe it's been almost three years since it came out. So glad you guys are watching it.
Yesss such a phenomenal film that just hits every corner so well!
3 YEARS ??#!#?@?#?# WHAT
i hated the ending, but loved the movie besides that
Why the swearing word ?
it's not the best movie, it's a whole build up to "capitalism bad"
Park So-dam, the actress who played Jessica, just had surgery for thyroid papillary cancer in December AND recovered from Covid this past month. Best wishes to her.
Omg! Hope she makes a great recovery
I like the line "they can afford to be nice" because it covers a huge part of what this movie is about. People might look at the Kim family and think they're the parasites, and certainly they're "morally unscrupulous" in their dealings. But the fact is, they wouldn't have to be if they weren't living in constant poverty and desperation. The fact that the poor family's home is all the way down and their lives are completely destroyed by one flood, but the rich family is all the way up and saw it as "lucky" rain, it forces people into inhumane situations regardless of whether they're inherently "good" or "bad". Moreover no matter what they do they are unable to escape their station and place in life.
That's what Capitalism has done to many real people.
This happens in every society. In soviet russia the rich family would be politicians instead and the poor family would be starving to death working as slaves to the government. If you mention Sweden or Norway or one of those dream-like countries, that still is capitalism, but no the crony one we see in USA or Brazil...
@@Vitruvian0 These countries are "dream-like" not because of capitalism, but because they still employ many socialist practices in their governing despite the increased capitalistic nature of the world.
@@cookiemonster6816 socialist practices like welfare? Does China have welfare? Maybe humans rights? Or healthcare, URSS had healthcare?
@@Vitruvian0 Google the Nordic Model.
@@cookiemonster6816 the nordic model still is capitalism, not the crony one like america as I said it before.
Something I didn't realize until I rewatched the film is that the rock that is meant to bring them fortune isn't actually a real rock- it floats when their apartment floods, and it doesn't kill the son like a real rock would. It's hollow, just like the promise of wealth and opportunity that came with it.
While it did float, the cast and crew have confirmed that it was a real rock.
The first half of this movie is a comedy, the second half is a thriller.
And the shift is INCREDIBLE. So well done that it doesn't feel jarring nor like two movies.
/tragedy
And the entire story is a tragedy
Fun fact : They chose to kill Jessica cause she represents the hope of the family (her having the most skills and being the smartest). It was sort of a way to say they cant escape their condition, not when they're this trapped in this situation..
Kevin's monologue meets this idea too, he can only dream to reach such place.
Thought it was interesting when the mom asks the daughter to give the husband/wife food in the basement, cause they might be hungry, but instead Ki Woo brings the rock. Compared to in the beginning of the movie when the family is gifted the rock, and the mom says food would've been better.
Omg truee
Wow!!
The fact that this movie manages to be a dark comedy for the first half, and a thriller/horror for the second is amazing. It's almost exactly in the middle in the run time.
Yeah the switch happens exactly in the middle. It happens exactly when the old housekeeper rings the first bell
Most Bong Joon Ho movies are like that.
The scene with the guy coming up is so creepy… that’s definitely an image that stays with you.
An image that sticks in my mind is the old housekeeper framed by the wine bottle doorway when she asks the mother 'do you want to come down with me?'. It just looks so menacing
@@Afterburner215 I thought about that too. That woman is creepy af.
No wonder the kid was scared
Right?!! Creepy as hell!!
@@Afterburner215 She was also much creepier in a short series called Strangers from Hell, I love it.
This winning at the Oscars was the last good thing to happen before the world went to shit 😂
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totally agree T-T
Literally. "Okay World, there's one for the good guys. Now strap in cos starting tomorrow you're all gonna start paying for it."
I mean, Australia was on fire and the start of Covid had already begun. It was the last hurrah.
@@midgetwars1 it’s a testament to how horrible 2020 was that I didn’t even remember that happened
Aaron - "All these lights just coming on"
Aaron - "The lights didnt come on"
Aaron -
The greatest trilogy of our time
one metaphor that i loved from this movie was the "smell". Poverty is not something that people can help. They cant just get rich instantly like some people think. It stays, sometimes through generations. Sometimes you cant wash away a smell, because thats the smell you were born with. You're family smelled like that, your house smelled like that. You cant escape it.
"I tried to express a sentiment specific to Korean culture, [but] all the responses from different audiences were pretty much the same. Essentially, we all live in the same country, called Capitalism." --Bong Joon-ho
For me, the indication of how special this film is, was my mom’s reaction to it. She’s fairly disinterested in most movies but came along with me to the cinema when second screenings of the movie were happening during the awards season. She was engrossed from start to finish, and let out an audible “what the fuck” when the housekeeper rang the doorbell. And that’s when I was like “oh this film is something special” because my mom rarely swears. Parasite managed to elicit that raw response from her that I haven’t seen since. After the movie, we just sat in silence in the car, processing what we just saw. Then, the analyses came in. She texted me message after message about the motifs and symbols she found in the film for the next month or so. Director Bong created a masterpiece.
It finally happened. The hype is real!
FFS, it's an Oscar-winning super popular easy-to-watch film. I'm also in small town Ohio (ok, Cincinnati area) so cinema isn't great here, but even here we here Oscar winners.
Holy they released this a month ago to Patrons
I've shown Parasite to a few friends now and it always unfolds the same way: initial disinterest shortly followed by utter intrigue & immersion in the ensuing chaos. This movie is a RIDE.
Parasite is such an enjoyable film for cinephiles. Bong really showcased his mastery of this craft here. The cinematography and editing of this film is top notch plus the music makes the whole experience exhilarating. Song Kang-ho (poor father) deserve an Oscar nomination for this in my opinion. His acting during the flood scene and the finale is so nuanced and believable that you sympathize with him even if he’s a bad person. But the good thing about this movie is that it has no villain. Everyone is gray.
I watched this film in a microtheater so we were really few and so close to each other. It was the last film I watched in theaters before pandemic and it is such an unforgettable experience.
I agree! I watched it online first to be honest, but I had to re-watch it in theatres! One of the best decisions ever, it's soooo good! It was also the last film I watched in theatres before the pandemic
@@jilyui0416 the last good thing to happen before pandemic hit us! 😂
7:06 Aaron: "How did that light turn off?"
Eric: "It's automatic"
Calvin: "Yeah"
Yeah about that... Aaron's a careful watcher...
ADHD is great for pointing out SQUIRREL!s and noticing tiny, often insignificant (but sometimes super significant) details.
@@libertarianvoter Aaron has ADHD?
No one has ever been more deserving of a cigarette than Jessica on the toilet.
What I liked about the film is that the poor family is portrayed as smart and cunning and just as capable of being successful if given the chance.
Ironically, the boy I think had his chance. If he had honestly worked as a tutor, he would still have ended up dating the girl. With any luck he could have had a serious relationship with her... and if he had had the courage to explain her situation, maybe her rich family would have supported the poor family (they didn't seem like bad people) . Perhaps introduce the sister to a movie producer so that she ventures into the world of fashion or cinema ... Same with her father who seems to be skilled in the subject of driving. Maybe they would have presented him with job opportunities. But all of that was out of the question the moment they betrayed the trust they were given.
@@jankasolis61 Which is really what the film is about. The social structure of SK is like that the thoughts we have about how they could have approached things differently in say the US where upward mobility is a touch more possible. That social structure and rigid strata led Ki-woo to con his family into their jobs instead of working hard for an honest wage and earning and appreciating the Park's trust.
The message is a decidedly Korean message in that sense.
@@jankasolis61 No that would break with the message of the movie. The rich are unaware and ignorant to the situation of the poor. They see them as bugs- parasites If you like. They never look down (literally) and If they do than only with disgust (also literally).
If they actually found out they wouldn’t have shown them any support.
@@mrsfahrenheit the poor family in this movie are equally as parasitic as the rich family
@@jankasolis61none of thos thigns would ever have panned out in reality. Her family would never have accepted him, thats why his rich friend didn’t view him as a threat. His sister had no film or art experience, kids with degrees struggle in korea. One of koreas biggest issues is employment. They have one of if not the most highly educated workforces in the world, almost everyone has a university degree- this means hundreds of highly educated qualified people are applying for a very limited number of jobs. There are thousands of people unemployed despite being qualified- it ends up being about looks or connections. Now how on earth are poor people with no degrees supposed to compete with that? Answer is they don’t- thats why the social structure is so rigid. This family never had a moral chance. His dream at the end will never happen, thats the point
My favorite scene is, when the stone, that promises future wealth, floats up in the water. This shows that the stone is hollow/not real and therefore the idea of being able to gain wealth or class (without hard work) is an illusion.
yes the stairs are very important in this film. but my favorite visual detail is the lines. Mr Park is all about his lines and them being crossed or not. and if you pay attention, when the family (and the housekeeper lady too) is interacting with the Parks there's always a vertical line drawn between them. and when the family crosses the line figuratively they literally cross the actual line too. for example, when Ki-Woo is reading in the garden he's actually lying horizontally across the vertical line drawn by the glass door. or when the housekeeper wakes up Mrs. Park in the beginning of the film, she actually crosses the line drawn by the window to clap at Mrs Park. when the father visits Mr Park at his office there's a line drawn by the glass room devider and he doesn't cross it.
I was wondering about the line on the glass!
You guys need to watch 'Old Boy' and 'Memories of Murder' for sure. These two movies had been originally ranked top 250 at IMDB, way before Parasite was made. Like others, I highly recommend those two movies and you won't be disappointed at all.
"Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films"
This is a great quote from the director who made this phenomenal movie. Hope you guys can get this message.
The smell is a metaphor for the stigma of being from low class in society.
Korea is very culturally ingrained with the idea of social classes and distinction.
Low class people can never ever get rid of the "smell" of being from being in low class, no matter how rich they become in life.
The peach sequence is one of my favorite film things ever. Perfectly executed montage that makes getting the 4th family member in non-repetitive with the bonus that Song Kang-Ho is a legend, so there's irony in Choi "teaching" him to act. It'd be like going back to Civil War and having Tom Holland teach Robert how to be a superhero
I watched somewhere that it is like a 60-cut montage. They also trim a part of it to look like a 60-cut montage (when Kevin is teaching his father how to act). The editing department really did a good job in crafting this film. They went to a very limited number of cuts for an ordinary film which is like walking the opposite way cause I think Ford v Ferrari won the Oscars for utilising a number of cuts. Bong uses the basics of cinematography such as camera panning (left to right, up and down), zooming in and out while crafting such an almost perfect film. Truly one of the best for the last decade.
It's masteful! I need to watch this again!
"The rain was such a blessing." Is my favorite line/scene in the entire movie.
This is one of the most disturbingly beautiful movies I’ve ever seen! It made my heart race like no other movie ever has. So many symbolic themes told through filmmaking, absolutely masterful. It’s more than well deserving of all of the awards that it won, truly a 10 out of 10 movie. Another great Korean movie is ‘I Saw the Devil’.
Absolutely phenomenal. Can't wait for the next from Bong Joon-ho!
To explain the perfection of this film would take hours. You could write several papers on all of the motifs in Parasite and the significance of all of it. Rick wasn't kidding when he said he knew this film, this movie is used in film school as a textbook.
Pay particular attention to the use of height and the dividing lines.
This is one instance where the Academy got it very right. This movie deserves every award.
the question about the toilet being so high up in their basement apartment is a fascinating one, and has a very interesting tie to one shot during the father's note to ki-woo (kevin). the reason their toilet is so high up is because they live in what's called a basement or subbasement apartments, and the kim's are in such a bad situation that their apartment is BELOW the sewer line. their toilet has to be up so high for them to be able to use the sewer system properly. that's also why when it rains, it overflows. however, when mr. kim retreats to the basement at the end, he notices that the bunker toilet is at ground level, and still flushes properly.
this kind of illustrates JUST HOW well to do the park's are. even their war bunker toilet, two levels down from their "ground floor", works perfectly, and is above the sewer line.
there's also a line from ki-woo when ki-jung (jessica) is in the bathtub. he notes that she's the only one in their family that actually looks like she could live and thrive in a place like the park's home. and technically, because he is the breadwinner of the household, mr. park is the only member of the park family who truly belongs in that home. and in the end, they're the two that actually die, alongside geunsae (the husband from the basement). eventually, ki-jung of the poor family, mr. park of the rich family, and geunsae who's hiding from debtors, all end up on the same level. ("the only place where heathers and marthas can get along, is in heaven.")
and yeah, you're right about **some** of the subtitles being different. obvious the "miranda rights" portion is not directly translated in order to appeal to a western audience, as well as when mr. kim asks "does oxford offer a course in forgery", the actual translation for "oxford" is a very prestigious university in seoul. but again, most americans or western audiences wouldn't have any reference to how prestigious that school might be, if it weren't tied to a well known university in the west. there's a lot of little things like that used in many subtitled films and shows.
Ki-Woo (Kevin) was also the baseball player (Yong-guk) in Train to Busan.
I always loved that Parasite and Joker came out at the same time from two totally different areas in the world, both commentating on societal structure and the injustice to the lower class. It goes to show how messed up the world is and how there are people screwed by the system in every society
speaking of Train to Busan, the actor who plays Ki-woo also played the baseball player in Train to Busan. he did such an incredible job in this movie! ❤️
The song at the end is called "564 years" because that's how long it would take Ki-woo to save up the money to buy that house
I would encourage people to read further about the movie! I'm glad Aaron didn't want to land on poor people are parasites. I would also encourage people not to think of the parasite metaphor quite so unilaterally. It could be said that the wealthy family and everyone in their class are exploiting people who have way less than them although they can afford frivoloties. Their wealth is directly and indirectly responsible for the poverty of the exploited classes.
One thing I noticed is that even though the family didn't clean up well, it's not really noticed or mentioned because cleaning isn't part of the wealthy family's routine. It's something they outsource. But the father notices, despite having enough food to feed 6 people without a lack, that the housekeeper was taking more than what he felt should be her fair share.
I am also told by a Korean speaking friend that a lot of the translation of the movie dampens the classist language used by the wealthier folks. like the way they talk about their servants and the fact that they come from lower classes uses very derogatory terms that borders on the racist when they are not within earshot. Adding to the idea of the classist divide that runs through the movie.
Exactly! On my first watching I went from feeling uncomfortable about the poor family being called parasites (as flawed and morally questionably as they are) but by the end I'd realised the wealthy people were the parasites, and that's what makes the film so engaging.
They are both parasites. Neither family is necessarily malicious (mr. Park not withstanding) they simply don't realize that they are exploiting each other. In fact all three families are parasites.
@@lily-_- That's a very basic way of thinking.
They can’t even survive without their employees. U could say they’re the parasites
Fun fact: The song that plays during the credits is called Soju One Glass. The lyrics basically implies what happens to Ki-Woo, which is that he tries to make money to buy the house but realizes that it is literally impossible to achieve in his lifetime even if he follows the basic rules like going to college and getting an actual job because of his status.
eric looking up trivia right after the movie makes me so happy, I do the exact same thing most of the time and it brings a lot to the discussion. this was a really thoughtful movie that's doing and saying a lot with every moving part and i'm glad a lot of the nuances of it didn't get lost on y'all.
this is probably up there in my list of 'perfect' movies. a dear friend took me to watch it for the first time with me not knowing anything about it, and I could see the same feeling of "oh god oh fuck" from the midpoint turn onwards that I felt coming off you guys. that shot of the guy ascending the stairs eyes-first was burned into my brain too.
Actor Lee Sun-Kyun(Mr. Park) became a star in the sky on Dec. 27, 2023. R.I.P Lee Sun-Kyun 🙏🕊
I saw someone post once and they said something along the line of, “Imagine living in a place where the toilet sits higher than you.” That blew my mind.
So happy to see all four of them here for this reaction 😭😭 I'm hyped!!
Well damn. I've been meaning to watch this movie for so long, and I never did. Then this reaction happens and I finally watched it (full length with the Blind Wave Crew, of course). And I'm so grateful, because it is one of the best movie experiences I've had in as long as I can remember.
I could not stop laughing to their reaction to the basement guy absolutely traumatizing a kid at 21:13
The actor Park Seo Joon at 3:30 is actually going to be in "The Marvels" movie! I am not sure who he is going to be but I can't wait!
Experiencing this in theatres was next level. The scene with the old housekeeper rolling down the stairs and hitting her head in super-loud surround sound shook me to my core
Highly recommend ‘Memories of Murder’ if you guys liked this movie. Same director and the movies about the first major serial killer in South Korea, movie is freaking incredible. One of the best ending shots of all time
They would for sure enjoy the dropkicks haha
Can't believe you guys are finally reacting to this. RESPECT!
43:11 One theory that Jessica was the only one to die among the Kim family was because she was the one who actually had the best means and ability to transcend her class, or "cross the line", as Mr. Park would say... something that would not be acceptable in capitalistic, classist society.
This movie is fucking amazing! The director Bong Joon-ho is a genius and I would recommend you check out his other movies: Okja, Memories of Murder, Snowpiercer, and Mother
I saw this in London and the director Bong Joon Ho was there for a Q&A - he is a creative genius! Hearing him talk about this film blew my mind! He’s never made a bad film in my opinion, this is my favourite of his work currently, but I think you guys would also love his films Snowpiercer (his dystopian sci-fi film starring Chris Evans) The Host (his incredible monster movie) and Memories of Murder (his murder mystery film)
Also in the Q&A Bong Joon Ho said the son will never be able to afford that house, he said he even tried to figure out the maths and there’s no possible way.
Korean-American here. Thought I would chime in on some cultural aspects and responses to some of your questions in the video, including how I think the ending is reflective of Korean culture
1. Parasite’s ending & Korean “han”: It’s said that all Koreans are born with “han,” which doesn’t have an English counterpart. Han embodies several emotions in a single word = long-lasting & deep-seated melancholy, regret, suffering, anger, bitterness, a feeling of injustice and helplessness, resentment, an urge to exact revenge, but also resilience and a sense of hope for the future. Han apparently originated as a result of decades of Japanese occupation of South Korea, followed a few years later by the turmoil of the Korean War. When you look for it, you can see Han in various aspects of Korean culture, from “Arirang” (Korea’s national anthem) and other traditional Korean music, to its poetry and art, folk tales, and in TV and films. It’s not uncommon to see Korean films with bittersweet endings or those in which beloved protagonists die. When you see Koreans wailing loudly when a loved one dies, that is also an embodiment of Han.
I have friends who thought that Parasite should have ended in the penultimate scene and that the ending scene wasn’t necessary. But I think that last scene makes sense from the Korean perspective of Han. The very last clip hearkens back to the opening scene of the film and situates Ki-woo back in the basement dwelling. Koreans know that it’s a pipe dream that he will ever earn enough money to purchase the house and reunite with his father. It will never happen. And we are left with Ki-woo clinging to a hope that will never be realized, which makes his letter (which his father will never receive) even more heartbreaking (“be healthy until then”).
2. As you guys pointed out in your reaction, Bong Joon Ho doesn’t portray the rich family as evil. Rather, it’s capitalism and the resulting class divide that is the antagonist. And this is something that really resonates with younger Koreans, who find it increasingly difficult to live comfortably in Korea. “Hell Joseon” (Hell Korea) is a common phrase that describes the struggle that young people face in finding well-paying employment, affordable housing, and upward economic mobility if they aren’t born with a “gold spoon.”
3. The prestige of American products (like the American-made tent): Although Korea now has a multitude of domestic luxury brands, American (ie, Western) goods are still highly coveted. Hence, the rich dad drives a Benz instead of an expensive Kia or Hyundai (Daewoo also was a luxury car, but I don’t think they sell that brand anymore). In the 80s and early 90s, certain Korean goods were considered to be of low quality, such as clothing, food and electronics. When we traveled to visit our relatives back then, we would bring instant coffee, American-made clothes, US brand electronics, etc as gifts. Although Korea now is vastly different economically, that mentality about American-made products may still linger. In any case, .Western luxury brands are still considered an easily recognizable signal of wealth and success (Rolex watches, Western car brands, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, etc).
4. Rich mom’s sporadic use of English: All Korean kids learn English beginning in elementary school through high school (reading, grammar, writing, speaking). That said, I think it’s fair to say that a significant number of Koreans don’t feel comfortable conversing in English. Although speaking English well isn’t necessarily a sign of wealth, families with financial means will send their kids to hagwons (after-school academies) to study more English, math, science, etc. to prepare for subjects on their college entrance exam (a grueling 8-hour test held only once a year). And engaging a private English tutor is the ultimate sign of privilege.
For as long as I can remember, incorporating English words on cards and on clothing was popular in Korea. As a kid, I remember going to a stationary shop and seeing all these greeting cards with misspelled English words and sentences in English that made absolutely no sense. And kpop music loves injecting a smattering of English words and phrases. I always cringed when I would hear those songs as a kid.
5. Conscription: As you noted, military service is mandatory for all males. But the most common way to get out of military service is for physical or mental illness reasons, and there have been scandals involving the sons of rich families / politicians who bribed physicians to make up medical excuses to evade service. Koreans get enraged when news like this breaks. There is a former Kpop singer who is banned from entering Korea after he had publicly expressed his intent to serve in the military and then evaded conscription by becoming a naturalized US citizen.
I love how the two halves of the movie are separated simply by a door bell ringing!
Also Bong Joon Ho's "The Host" is a great movie to react to!!
Yes, an actual monster movie with the same great direction, humor, tragedy and good acting. It was the biggest box office hit in Korean history at the time of its release.
Since there was a post discussion on the music (OST), you might be interested to know that the music director for both Parasite and Squid Game is the same person - Jung Jae-Il; considered by many in S.K as a musical genius/phenomenon.
@@soeunpark6935 Indeed! I became a fan of him through Park Hyo Shin :)
21:14 i already forced myself to forget about this scene and now i just got instant flashbacks 😂
Calvin's appreciation and complete shock at Aaron's over 9000 IQ about the lights was beautiful to watch, I'm fucking crying rn hahaha
The painting is actually the "ghost" Right before the housekeeper starts to cough because of the peach. This film is a masterpiece
The really brilliant thing about this movie is that you're never quite sure who you should be rooting for. Which means by the time all the twists start piling up, you truly have no idea where it's going.
Please fellas...if you haven't watched it yet: The movie Snowpiercer from the same filmmaker! Director Bong is a master at what he does. Watching people see Parasite for the first time is one of my favorite things.
Great reaction! Bong Joon-Ho's films always have a statement on climate change. In Parasite you see how climate change just ruins the rich family's camping trip but to poor people living below ground level it's devastating. Their whole apt. is flooded. Bong Joon-Ho also said that unfortunately poor people often have to step on other poor people in their struggle to survive. They don't fight together to change the system of income inequality. Interesting that you say the poor family is worse than the rich family. I find willful ignorance of what's happening outside of your world to be the reason parasites can move in. The rich family was indifferent and that opened a door. Another recent film that explores this theme is New Order. Another powerful statement on how the rich classe's ignorance doesn't keep them safe.
He didn't betray his country. The mandatory military service is only 2 years (~20 months). It is every male from ages 18-28. And men can wait until they're 28 before enlisting, but it has to be done by 28.
And no, you can't buy your way out of it. Some people who are considered of artistic/cultural value can apply for extensions (think opera singers or classically trained musicians/artists/dancers or people who discover medical or scientific breakthroughs, etc). K-pop artists do not fall under that criteria though.
Edit: the Miranda Rights they were saying were different in Korean. They have their own version. It was translated so as to make more sense for an English audience.
No matter how many times i rewatch that clip, i love that finger song to remember her fake job title. soo good
"Oh man! This wife wants DRUGS!" This has to be the funniest line I've ever heard in a long time.
One of my favorite movies of all time!! Glad it finally, FINALLY won the poll!!
When I first watched it I thought the fumigation was gonna turn the bugs in their house into some mutant radiated parasite monster and it would be a monster movie. I was so wrong and Im glad I was lmao, such a good movie
In the first half of this movie, I found myself leaning closer and closer to the screen wondering "where's this going?"
In the second half, the movie grabbed me by the throat and said *"you're gonna find out"*
42:30 yes you can buy your way out if you have powerful parents. This was an issue in South Korea where children of conglomerates and politicians were able to get exemptions from military service or getting office duties instead of active military duties even though they don't have health problems. However, this would affect your image negatively if the public found out. If the parents are politicians, they might be petitioned to leave office, etc. Celebrities who tried to get the exemptions by faking illnesses, or doing other illegal means would basically have their careers ended if the public ever found out. For the general public, it is compulsory, so it is a big deal. Celebrities who did active duties, esp if they served in the air force/special force, would basically earn free-cancellation cards as long as they never commit any crimes for the rest of their careers.
The only legal way to get an exemption other than if you have health issues is for athletes who are able to win medals at international competitions (Olympic, Asian Games). They usually will get exemption from military service since they need to compete during their peaks (their 20s). There has also been a question about whether BTS (the kpop band) should get an exemption or not because they have won many international awards, and if they have to do their military service now, there will be a hiatus in the band activities going forward.
I didn't watch this until their reaction and what first blew me away is how it was shot and the cinematography. There always seemed to be a feeling of dread and uneasiness the way this film was shot. Take out the story and it's still a masterfully directed film. I'm not surprised why this film won a ton of awards including best picture.
If you're into that, there a lot of breakdowns of the cinematography of this film. Almost every single shot has a clever element to it and not shot for the sake of the plot alone.
42:20 Military Service in SK is mandatory for all males 18-28, women are not mandatory but can still join the military if they wish too. There are some exemptions, medical reasons, some classical musicians and sports stars have in the past received an exemption. However to answer Rick, rich people cannot buy their way out of service, it is actually illegal for any man to try and get out without good reason and it's called Draft Evasion. Military Service can be post-poned, K-pop group BTS have all had their military service post-poned. This comes from SK seeing MS as a tradition and something to make your country proud, BTS of course, being worldwide famous and bringing in billions of dollars of revenue to SK's economy, have made their country proud in a different way. There is still a debate for whether they and other idol singers can get full exemption. Sorry to be conveluted but basically Rick, no rich people can't buy their way out of MS lol.
I fell in love with Korean Cinema with the 2002 The Way Home, then The Host in 2006, Train to Busan also in 2016 and then Parasite. I've been recommending these movies for years and nobody wanted to watch b/c of the subtitles. The action is so good in all of them that two inch barrier is a non factor in enjoying the stories. I'm so glad you watched this......now tackle The Host...you won't be disappointed.
Calvin saying "Oh she dead" is the best thing ever 😂😂😂
Aaron not knowing award shows is too cute. Protect him.
I’m kind of surprised they didn’t realize that the word Parasite can apply to anyone in this film. The wealthy/privileged as well as the poor/desperate people.
They kinda did around 53:00
I dont get how to rich would be parasites
@@foodluver7779 Because their lifestyle relies on “service” people who take care of every basic need they have. They can’t exist without people to do that for them. Driving, cleaning, meal preparation, education for their children, etc.
@@foodluver7779 And the worst part is that they look down on the people who are doing all of that for them. They think that people with less money have lesser worth than them.
@@forestque1531 They pay for those services, how is that "parasite" behaviour?
Jessica’s death has a meaning.
There’s an analysis about this I watched years ago, statistics says that women who came from poor families have a higher chance of becoming rich either from marrying a rich man or by trying to break the glass ceiling, but since women are treated unequal to men especially in the workplace, this becomes a double barrier to them. While men who came from poor families have less chance of becoming rich.
I think that’s why Bong decided to kill Jessica in the end, to show us that it’s still very much prevalent that there’s a lot of barriers to break in order to be a rich man. Especially if you’re a woman.
Watched this movie blind with a friend and by the end we had each other’s hands in a death grip, we were so shook. The cake/ghost scene freaked me out more than anything I’ve watched before. Absolutely incredible film
These guys are just the best reactors. To Marvel, Star Wars, animation, Oscar winning films, dumb comedies, just everything. They have the best reactions and the most insightful commentary along with great chemistry. It’s why I’ve stayed subbed with them since 2017
I was blown away by this movie a couple of years ago. Despite the immense hype that surrounded it leading into the awards season, it exceeded any expectations I had.
I remember watching every interview I could with Bong Joon Ho and discovering additional layers. His translator became a minor celebrity as well, beautifully articulating everything he was trying to convey.
I'm still blown away every time I see this movie. This is going to be a timeless classic, it feels straight up Shakesperean in the way that it's crafted and executed. Quite literally with that ending, that ending got real Macbeth-y, REAL quick. This is the movie that I use as the standard for a 10/10 now. It's absolutely brilliant.
Loved when the dad said that the plan that works out is no plan at all and then at the end, the son is making a plan with the audience now knowing the plan won't work because of the first quote
Who is the parasite? because all we saw in this movie were the poor people doing the actual labor. So the title of this movie has a double meaning too. The rich might just as well be the parasite living off the work that is done by people from 'lower social class'. From what research I have done about this movie it seems an intentional double meaning.
So all the three families are parasites themselves.
all of them are. The second one of the two lower families goes up in social strata, they immediately treat the other family as lesser.
the symbolism of the stairs is just fantastic! the director specifially had the house built to play around with the concept of stairs and the class system.
I cannot convey how giddy I was saw you all reacted to this. What an amazing masterpiece of a movie. I don’t think I’ve ever watched a movie more in a short period as I did when it first came out. I’ve seen this like 5-6 times now and I’m still picking up on little details
There are bit more detail you can find if you are able to read Korean. For example,
1) There are books about account, laws etc in the bookshelf at the basement where the crazy guy lives.. Which means that he wan't just a crazy guy.. he was also highly educated person..
- which director Bong trying to send the message that being rich and poor is also effects by circumstances...
2) Reason for the toilet is highter than basement ground, cuz of the water pressure level.. some of very old houses in korea basement toliet had to build that way, so that they get enough water pressure to flush the toliet..however, thesedays they don't build that way...
3) Gi Taek's family used to be middle class family, and father has small business before they become con-artists... That is reason why they weren't used to eating at the cheap public buffet...
4) The Jjappaguri.. (RamenUdon.. in traslation) is cheep food, which the rich wife eat also well,.. and says that she haven't ride on the subway for a longtime... which means that she wasn't rich before she married to the successful man... and they are spoiled, can't maintain their luxury life without poor people serves them... which also they are in parasite position in someway...
etc.... this movie has so many metaphors.. which gives us a listen that anyone can be a parasite by unfortunate circumstances...
45:31 This was great ! As a french guy, it's soo funny (and weird a the same time, I guess) to hear you guys speak french lmaoo
Lmao the way they/we were all visibly anxious when Mrs. Park said “8 minutes” 😂
7:03 You are the first viewers that I've seen react to that light! And the fact that one of you said "It's ghosts!" is so perfect 😂
You're also the first viewers that I've seen figure out during the cafeteria scene that they were going to get the whole family in on it, and start wondering how they would get rid of the housekeeper before the dad was even hired.
16:01 Holy shit, you even noticed the lights didn't come on when she went downstairs!
Man, you guys are real pros, you notice everything!
This movie was so deserving of Best Picture. It was the first movie in a long time that I was just simply blown away. I was so happy that it exploded in the post Oscar ceremony window.
After watching squid game and this movie, I am now scared of Korean debt collectors
Korean debt collectors and North Korea, the 2 villains of every South Korean movies
AAAAAAH! I CANT BELIEVE YOU HADN'T SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT I'M SO HAPPY YOU'RE GETTING AROUND TO IT! the only year when film fans and the oscars managed to finally agree on something lmao XD undoubtedly one of the greatest motion pictures of the 21st century, hope you guys enjoy. RESPECT
Don't know if you realized, but the main guy (Ki-woo) is actor Choi Woo-Shik who also played the student of the baseball team on Train to Busan.
The rich people are privileged enough to not have be horrible, while the poor have to fight amongst themselves and “kill” each other to survive and get a chance to move up in the world
This movie is an absolute MASTERPIECE! Deserved the Oscar for Best Pic and is their best choice in a while.
Really 😮 "Once you overcome the one-inch-tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films,” Bong said during his acceptance speech" . The good the bad the weird and the man from nowhere just to begin thank me later 👍😁 and a taxi driver
Parasite became the first foreign language movie to win the Best Picture at the Oscars. It really made history
For me the thing with the dad snapping and killing Mr Kim is that while the smell thing could have been classism it also easily could have just been him smelling a dying man who was covered in blood, had spent the last four years in his basement and probably hadn’t showered in months
Agreed, but you meant to type “Mr Park.”