Around the World in 20 Films - Day 5

 Parasite (2019) and In the Mood for Love (2000)

"This movie throws the viewer through a whirlwind of emotions as the movie unfolds." - Todd

“From simple colors to the smell of people, Parasite offers a assortment of great symbols that are easy to understand” - Declan

"Parasite is a suspenseful film that takes a turn I didn’t expect at the beginning of the movie." - Gehrig

“Parasite is a masterpiece of cinema that perfectly melds together all the elements of film to create one of the greatest films of all time.”—Henry

“A masterpiece from start to finish”-Rowan

“'Parasite' is a great movie that comes with a unique storyline and an exceptional actor performance. It definitely deserves to have won several film rewards.” -Herdegan 

“The characters are not easy to root for and it leaves you with a sense of confusion on what to think during the final parts of the movie. It really makes you rack your brain on what fo think about the characters and if you feel bad for them or not.” - Justin

"This movie tells a dramatic story with a surprise ending using many symbols." - Leon

"'Parasite' is a great movie filled with symbols and detailed hints." - Paul

"Whilst being a good reflection on the structure of our society, Parasite is quite overrated, as not even amazing scenario, operator’s job and acting can bring it to oscar for best film, which was completely undeserved." - Alex

"A memorable film that shows a massive class struggle as a poor family tries to make it in society." - Jack

“'Parasite' creates an understanding of the upper class versus the lower class. It shows the two different lives that each class family lives.” - Jay

“'Parasite' is a great movie that is very unique and different from the typical movie, it is also filled with twist and turns so that the viewer has no idea what’s going to happen next.” - Cameron

"An insanely well done film with major plot twists. I did not expect any of what happened." - Arabella

"'Parasite' uses the verbal and imagery reactions to smell and the symbolism in the levels between the rich and poor to highlight the issue of classism" - Jared

“Parasite has the perfect combination of thriller and comedy. The behavior of each actor/actress in the movie, and how they played their roles were superb, and the film was a must watch.” - Sam

“In the Mood for Love consists of wonderful color contrast, using bright hues of complimentary colors such as red and green. The intensity of the colors added to the culture and various moods of the film.”-Sam

“The scenery and setting in this movie is outstanding with great colors and backgrounds which really make you feel as if you are in the movie with the characters. A truly beautiful display of colors and the setting.” - Justin

"This movie uses unique filmmaking to throw the viewers mind through a loop while watching the film. - Todd

"This romantic movie “In the Mood for Love” is very slow, emotional and moody while using excellent colors." - Leon

"I was often confused about where we were in the filmed far as the setting. The movie was also hard to follow at times." - Gehrig

“In the Mood for Love is the antithesis of an action movie: designed to provoke thought rather than emotion.”—Henry

“I did not enjoy this movie, I found it far to depressing, and the soundtrack was repetitive as it seemed like there was only even one song playing throughout the entire movie, the way it was shot also made me somewhat uncomfortable as it seemed as every shot was either a close up or a shot from down a tight narrow hallway. One thing I liked however was the choice of costumes as I liked the beautiful and traditional dresses that the women where wearing.” - Cameron 

"A wonderful atmosphere with a well composed scenario and aesthetic lets “In the Mood for Love” explain how truly horrible monogamy is." - Alex

"A gorgeous film with vibrant visuals." - Arabella

“The movie shows all the hard conflicts that people experience with relationships” - Declan

“A great story with emotional characters and complicate plot." - Paul

"'In the mood for love' is a complex movie which is sometimes hard to follow but still is a great watching experience.“ -Herdegan 

“An honest look at how love comes in many forms”-Rowan