The film is funny and relatable and biting in its societal critiques.
The film also develops themes Bong Joon Ho’s later work would expand upon.
Like inSnowpiercer,the lives of living things are treated as disposablefor the sake of comfort.
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The ‘Parasite’ director is a fan of Mike Leigh and Kelly Reichardt, among others.
(It’s not goodto kill your neighbors' annoying dogs because they won’t stop barking.)
But when packed into a large apartment building like sardines, it almost becomes understandable.
