
Parasite
Taste attributes: comedydramathrillerpsychologicalmafia/gangsterfastfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricatecomplex relationshipdeep rivalryfish out of water/culture clashhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seemstroubled leadsunderdog triumphs
"Act like you own the place."
Boxlist takeExpect an unsavoury, fresh comedy-drama, heightened rather than true to life. Best if you like surprises over comfort.
Taste details
Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: very dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
Quality rating
8.5 /10
TMDB · 12,234 votes
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Balanced setting / scale, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Linearity: Balanced linearity, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
Where this title sits on each taste spectrum
Cast
Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 2019
- Runtime
- 133 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Barunson E&A
- Taste scores
- How we score
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Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.











