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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  • [Nam-il has been watching Gang-du jogging in the disinfectant truck's fumes behind them as they steadily drive along]

    Park Nam-il: [to Hie-bong] Why does he have to do that? He's not a little kid.

    Park Hie-bong: Let him be. He wants to disinfect himself. He's worried he'll pass the virus onto Hyun-seo.

  • [the Park siblings are watching a report about them on a TV. One nurse being interviewed has had her voice sped up and her face concealed to protect her identity]

    Korean nurse on TV: The blond one, who made direct contact with it. He's the stupidest of all.

    Park Nam-il: That bitch. Listen to the mouth on her.

    Korean nurse on TV: He pounced on me and slammed me to the floor. I think he gave me arthritis. That's what he's like.

    Park Nam-il: I know who she is. Like we can't recognize her through that voice-disguiser?