Curious, wondering why it's so popular

Julie 2022-10-28 23:39:17

It is said to be the highest-grossing film in South Korea last year, and it will be staged in China soon, but, not surprisingly, some scenes will be cut. Every time I see this kind of news, it always discourages me from going to the cinema, and I am forced to continue BT.
I didn't see any monsters beyond my imagination, but it was the Park A-Doo family who fought bravely against the monsters who kidnapped their daughter, which moved people.
When I first saw the stills, Park A-Doo, who had permed yellow hair and an unusually big head, was very unlikable. Looking at the plot introduction, the main theme of the story should not be my favorite cup of tea, and basically I have no idea of ​​​​wanting to watch it. However, I finally watched it, and I was curious to know why it was so popular. The answer is simple: love.
The little girl who was swept away by the monster is virtuous and very cute. South Korea seems to be rich in various types of cute little girls, who often steal the scene more than the heroine, and seduce more tears than the heroine. At the beginning of the film, she cheered on her aunt Park Nam-joo's archery competition in front of the TV, and she looked so cute.
Her father, Park Ah Doo, was just like the first impression on the poster. However, looking at him, I suddenly didn't think he was ugly. In the end, his act of turning off the TV with one foot was simply cool.
There are also Xiao Xianshu's aunt, uncle, and grandfather. In front of the monster, the whole family is united, and its profit is broken.
From a certain point of view, this film has a similar theme to "Little Miss Sunshine": because of a little girl, a family with various problems, the cohesion has become unprecedentedly strong.

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  • Consuelo 2022-04-24 07:01:07

    Korean archery complex~~~

  • Michael 2022-04-20 09:01:43

    Absolutely the most different monster movie I have seen this year, indescribably exquisite

The Host quotes

  • Park Hie-bong: I received a complaint from Mat Number 4. Their squid had only nine legs. Did you eat one?

    Park Gang-Du: No.

    Park Hie-bong: Don't deny it. Why touch other people's things? Think of it from the customer's perspective. A squid. The torso tastes delicious, but the legs, especially the longest one, has something special, right?

    [He pulls a half eaten squid leg out of the pocket of Gang-du's hoodie]

    Park Hie-bong: [Thrusting a tray into his son's arms] Take this to Mat Number 4. Tell them it's on the house.

  • Park Nam-il: [grabbing a grieving Gang-du by the arm] So you screwed up, huh? I heard everything. You grabbed some other girl's hand?

    [He claws at his brother's head]

    Park Nam-il: You left Hyun-seo on the ground?

    [He takes another swipe at Gang-du but Hie-bong holds him back]

    Park Nam-il: Your own daughter? You call yourself a fucking father?

    [as he says this he manages to kick Gang-du]

    Park Nam-il: You son of a bitch!

    Park Gang-Du: [bawling] I thought it was Hyun-seo's hand!