Demoncarnotaur
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Oh shit!!
I'd love to see some more screencaps or gifs from this film. There were some really striking visuals in it.
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Okja |OT| An Seo Hyun, Swinton, Gyllenhaal - A film by Bong Joon Ho - Netflix 6/28
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Oh shit!!
I'd love to see some more screencaps or gifs from this film. There were some really striking visuals in it.
AgentOtaku
Member
How YA friendly is this?
Is it appropriate for a 13 year old?
Thanks
Is it appropriate for a 13 year old?
Thanks
Fixed2BeBroken
Member
How YA friendly is this?
Is it appropriate for a 13 year old?
Thanks
yea if you're ok with them hearing the word fuck about 6 times total
and some animal blood. (actually lots of animal blood in this one short scene. but its just that scene)
AgentOtaku
Member
Great film! It turns into a horror film near the end, in a way. Yeesh.
My rankings of his movies from best to not my favorite (I like all of his films):
Memories Of Murder
Mother
Okja
Snowpiercer
The Host
I've never seen Barking Dogs Never Bite. I should remedy that this weekend.
My rankings of his movies from best to not my favorite (I like all of his films):
Memories Of Murder
Mother
Okja
Snowpiercer
The Host
I've never seen Barking Dogs Never Bite. I should remedy that this weekend.
dancingphlower
Member
Dragged at times but I really enjoyed it overall. I will admit to tearing up at the end, but that might have been affected by mood from other factors in my life too lol. Not quite Snowpiercer level for me tho.
Fixed2BeBroken
Member
My rankings would be...
Memories of Murder
Mother
Okja
The Host
Snowpiercer
and even tho snowpiercer is last...it's still better than alot of movies period.
Memories of Murder
Mother
Okja
The Host
Snowpiercer
and even tho snowpiercer is last...it's still better than alot of movies period.
More_Badass
Member
Is the action as good as the reviews said? I wasn't expecting any kind of decent action here, but quite a few reviews were praising the action as well done
Vic_Viper
Member
Its not your typical action movie but the "action" scenes are really good. Its alot more lighthearted than you might think with the "action".
Love the "were totally not Terorrists" and "this isnt a lethal choke hold"
Fixed2BeBroken
Member
yea the action is great. It's not guns/fighting/explosion action...
more like, capture and chase type of action.
Well it looked like hot garbage in the trailers so I guess no adjustment needed.
cloudstrife
Member
An amazing film. Fell in love with Mija and Okja's relationship. It was something out of Studio Ghibli.
Definitely left feeling that I wanted to see more from this South Korean director.
Definitely left feeling that I wanted to see more from this South Korean director.
weepingangelz
Banned
JHoNNy1OoO
Member
Just finished watching it. Loved it. Jake really went overboard but I didn't mind. Definitely worth the time.
Human Resources
Member
ya'll guys curious about action need to watch The Host
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
This was absolutely wonderful, a brilliant and emotional farce / fairytale. Also one of the most visually stunning movies I've seen in a while.
It took a little while to find its footing, and I had trouble reconciling some of the performances (Gyllenhaal and Swinton) with the rest of the film at first. But as usual, Bong Joon Ho is a master at changing the tone of his movie from scene to scene. The 60s comic-book villains, the peace-loving terrorists, the John McLane teenage girl (fantastic young actress), the horror and drama of the later scenes, it all blended together perfectly in the end.
Maybe not up there with Memories of Murder and The Host but I thought it was better than Snowpiercer. My film of the year so far.
5/5
It took a little while to find its footing, and I had trouble reconciling some of the performances (Gyllenhaal and Swinton) with the rest of the film at first. But as usual, Bong Joon Ho is a master at changing the tone of his movie from scene to scene. The 60s comic-book villains, the peace-loving terrorists, the John McLane teenage girl (fantastic young actress), the horror and drama of the later scenes, it all blended together perfectly in the end.
Maybe not up there with Memories of Murder and The Host but I thought it was better than Snowpiercer. My film of the year so far.
5/5
SolidChamp
Banned
I LOVE Bong Joon Ho's work but I'm so strung out and having a really rough trip back home with a lot of pressure and family drama...so I'm not exactly in the mood for a sad/disturbing/emotionally turbulent film.
How devastating is the ending?
How devastating is the ending?
Sgt. Kabukiman
Banned
The movie has rough moments for sure.
Just vague spoilers:
I cried a little bit but the ending is bittersweet, not as dark as his other films.
Okja doesn't die.
Shadowhelper
Banned
It's not that devastating. Not in the wrong way anyway. It gets a bit emotional in the end though. It's one of my favorite movies of the year. It's so damned good.
I'm surprised people aren't more into it. It's a better and less flawed movie than Snowpiercer, which I love, and have seen like 3-4 times.
It's getting a cinema run here in London. Even though I saw it on Netflix I might catch it once more on the big screen. I think it'd be cool to see once more, but it might be a bit soon. I just saw it! I think time will be kind to this and people will slowly discover it. Netflix should keep this partnership going, its their best one.
I'm surprised people aren't more into it. It's a better and less flawed movie than Snowpiercer, which I love, and have seen like 3-4 times.
It's getting a cinema run here in London. Even though I saw it on Netflix I might catch it once more on the big screen. I think it'd be cool to see once more, but it might be a bit soon. I just saw it! I think time will be kind to this and people will slowly discover it. Netflix should keep this partnership going, its their best one.
pitt_norton
Member
***** 5 Stars...
Loved the resolution of the third act ... It's just the way of the world.
Mija and Okja drive this film, its sweet.
Loved the resolution of the third act ... It's just the way of the world.
Mija and Okja drive this film, its sweet.
Okja is a striking parable, telling a magical story through horrific satire. Both elements work perfectly, as the bond between Mija and Okja is undeniable and both are utterly lovable in their own misfit-y way. Ahn is a spectacular lead, and the rest of the cast varies from joyously hammy (no pun intended) and uniquely charming. Besides Ahn, the clear stand-out is Dano, whose kind terrorist makes him a rare one to root for, besides the girl and her super-pig.
The scenes of the food industry are difficult to watch in a very good sense; the cruelty is utterly terrifying and biting in the best sense. We might not have super-pigs, but our world certainly has food production similar to the atrocious methods used in this. Jung's score is whimsical and Khondji's cinematography frequently astonishes through the various locales the story takes us.
However, it all comes back to Mija and Okja, and how their bond cannot be broken. Despite all the horrors Bong throws at them, it's clear he loves the two characters as much as audiences will. The heart-pounding and heartwrenching ending that he gives them is satisfactory and the film's best element, despite several other great qualities. Okja is a remarkably well-made fable with a strong point but even stronger characters and even a bit of magic. An absolute delight.
(It's a true shame that it can't be seen on the big screen in all its glory. I'm glad Netflix invested in making this exceptional film, but their refusal to release anything theatrically outside of New York and Los Angeles is lamentable, especially when the effects, cinematography, and story of Okja would all be a true treat to catch in cinemas.)
The scenes of the food industry are difficult to watch in a very good sense; the cruelty is utterly terrifying and biting in the best sense. We might not have super-pigs, but our world certainly has food production similar to the atrocious methods used in this. Jung's score is whimsical and Khondji's cinematography frequently astonishes through the various locales the story takes us.
However, it all comes back to Mija and Okja, and how their bond cannot be broken. Despite all the horrors Bong throws at them, it's clear he loves the two characters as much as audiences will. The heart-pounding and heartwrenching ending that he gives them is satisfactory and the film's best element, despite several other great qualities. Okja is a remarkably well-made fable with a strong point but even stronger characters and even a bit of magic. An absolute delight.
(It's a true shame that it can't be seen on the big screen in all its glory. I'm glad Netflix invested in making this exceptional film, but their refusal to release anything theatrically outside of New York and Los Angeles is lamentable, especially when the effects, cinematography, and story of Okja would all be a true treat to catch in cinemas.)
I really don't know what the think about this, the whole thing was just a bit bizarre.
The cinematography and acting from the main character were top drawer, as were the special effects, but the whole tone was a little conflicted.
It felt like a child friendly fantasy film, but for adults, with lots of f's and geoff's, I can't help think that if they'd either gone for child friendly, or adult film, it would have been better for it, but that said the last act was particularly dark.
Tilda and Jake's acting was a bit over the top, they were literally chewing the scenery at points.
All that combined in what felt like veggie propaganda left me feeling a bit odd!
The cinematography and acting from the main character were top drawer, as were the special effects, but the whole tone was a little conflicted.
It felt like a child friendly fantasy film, but for adults, with lots of f's and geoff's, I can't help think that if they'd either gone for child friendly, or adult film, it would have been better for it, but that said the last act was particularly dark.
Tilda and Jake's acting was a bit over the top, they were literally chewing the scenery at points.
All that combined in what felt like veggie propaganda left me feeling a bit odd!
Cosmic Bus
pristine morning snow
Man, I really hated this.
NipplesAndToes23
Member
Just finished watching this. I think there were some really strong parts like the opening and ending segments, but there were some weird and slow parts. I felt that the color contrast could've been better. In the office scene it was daytime, but it still looked dim as hell in that room. I also felt the beginning part with Mija and Okja could've been edited a little better. It's hard for me to describe. Maybe it needed some adjustments to sound or something, but I was getting a little bored there.
I also thought Jake's character was annoying, especially in the lab scene. I don't know why they chose him for that instead of some scientist. That shit was goofy as hell and not in the fun way. Overall it's a mixed bag for me. If it had touched up on a few of these aspects this would've been a 9/10 for me. I'm not sure how to rate it at the moment.
I also thought Jake's character was annoying, especially in the lab scene. I don't know why they chose him for that instead of some scientist. That shit was goofy as hell and not in the fun way. Overall it's a mixed bag for me. If it had touched up on a few of these aspects this would've been a 9/10 for me. I'm not sure how to rate it at the moment.
SPACECADET
Member
This film utterly blew my socks off. I had some affection for Snowpiercer, though I can name specific scenes when I found myself pulled out of it, so I was quietly optimistic for this. I just didn't see that coming. My movie of the year so far. If you'd need a logline, I'd describe it as Pete's Dragon meets Splice. Some very shrewd business by Netflix.
talkingood
Member
We tried to watch this last night, my wife and I. It was the weirdest movie, somewhere between a vegetarian propaganda film and a cartoon. I thought the opening third with was very charming and well done with Okja and Mija. The rest of the film was a slog and we were completely bored by the end.
It's too bad, because I thought the start of the film had some real promise and inventiveness I haven't seen in a lot of films lately.
It's too bad, because I thought the start of the film had some real promise and inventiveness I haven't seen in a lot of films lately.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
I was talking about this film with some friends, and ended up describing it as the type of story you might expect from Studio Ghibli, only live action. Not sure if others will agree, and I don't mean to say it doesn't have its own identity, but the general tone really hits those notes for me.
I completely agree.
I loved it and it is probably the best movie I have seen so far this year.
Its emotional core lies somewhere between a Spielberg and Studio Ghibli movie and its narration reaches global dimensions just as the story deserves. And despite this being a movie that challenges us to question our collective values it never gets preachy, but remains in the perfect spot of entertainment, sympathy and realistic resolutions. It's a fun ride, that's for sure, but it ultimately shows, how fiction has the potential to turn us into better human beings.
Man, the relationship between Mija and Okja is fantastic. And you really feel for them when they are separated or in trouble. I agree that the tone of the movie is all over the place. Especially the last third of the movie. Which was sad. Reminded me of those
Jake's character was over the top, but he kinda grew on me.
animal abuse videos.
Jake's character was over the top, but he kinda grew on me.
Lord Panda
The Sea is Always Right
This movie was fantastic and really did an emotional number on me and the missus.
.la1n
Member
Loved it. A much better film than snow piercer. Did not expect to get hit with the emotional punch several times throughout but sure enough had to fight tears. The score really elevates the scenes. It's not memories or murder or the host amazing but a much better effort than his previous film.
Beautiful movie. The relationship between Mija and Okja is really touching.
There was this one thread recently about unnecessarily cruel moments in movies and I say this one has two totally irrelevant to the plot brutal scenes :
Edit: Spoiler tags
There was this one thread recently about unnecessarily cruel moments in movies and I say this one has two totally irrelevant to the plot brutal scenes :
Gyllenhaal in the lab roasting her meat
The rape
Edit: Spoiler tags
Adam Sadler
Member
I really loved this movie
That stuff was totally relevant to the plot though, to prepare us for the ending and to depict the horror of factory farming. It's cruel but not unnecessary, and it's not gratuitous in its depiction.
tauroxd
Member
I watched it last night and really liked it, especially
I loved the action here, even thought it is not whay one would expect and ALF was super good, would've love to see more of that.
I can see how people may not like Jake acting in here, but I did like it just for the fact that I have not seen him in something liek that. Had no problem with Tilda's acting.
By the way, there are post credits scenes.
the fact that it shows two extremes, the cruel farming and the ridiculous group, especially silver that almost fainted because of lack of food.
I loved the action here, even thought it is not whay one would expect and ALF was super good, would've love to see more of that.
I can see how people may not like Jake acting in here, but I did like it just for the fact that I have not seen him in something liek that. Had no problem with Tilda's acting.
By the way, there are post credits scenes.
Just finished this now and still processing it but I thought it was fantastic. The relationship between Okja and Mija was so incredibly sweet and such a driving force of the film it really moved me. Especially loved the ending and leading up to it. The little girl playing Mija was fantastic and she's got a good career ahead of her should she want to do more acting.
Tilda Swinton was a bit over the top but pretty good and didn't really annoy me too much. Jake Gyllenhaals character was incredibly fuckin irritating and by far the low point. However I did get a good belly laugh when
Thought Paul Dano/the ALF lot were pretty decent as well.
Probably my third favourite Bong Joon Ho film after Memories Of Murder and Barking Dogs Never Bite with The Host being my least favourite. I haven't seen Snowpiercer and Mother though so I should remedy that. If 'The Host' is your worst film though (to me anyway) then you must be doing something right as a filmmaker!
I also really want a bacon sandwich now.
Tilda Swinton was a bit over the top but pretty good and didn't really annoy me too much. Jake Gyllenhaals character was incredibly fuckin irritating and by far the low point. However I did get a good belly laugh when
Lucy Mirando basically told him to shut the fuck up and stop being a whiny bastard during a meeting with everyone
Thought Paul Dano/the ALF lot were pretty decent as well.
Probably my third favourite Bong Joon Ho film after Memories Of Murder and Barking Dogs Never Bite with The Host being my least favourite. I haven't seen Snowpiercer and Mother though so I should remedy that. If 'The Host' is your worst film though (to me anyway) then you must be doing something right as a filmmaker!
I also really want a bacon sandwich now.
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