not only korean, but italian, brazilian, argentinian, mexican and a lot of other countries have an amazing movie catalog. as bong joon ho would say: "Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films"
@@iara9927 y tu mama tambien from mexico, la dolce vita from italy, and, as a brazilian, i say turma da monica: laços because of nostalgia but city of god and tropa de elite are real cultural marks idk about argentina tho i have to check which ones i watched
It's amazing how a majority of people just don't like watching foreign films; and only stick to watching films made in their home country their whole life. They're missing out!!
@@itszyou7528 yeah, i think people dont appreciate arts in general for a lot of reasons, but i also think thats (slowly) changing. i hope everything gets better in this aspect with time
Aside from just Korean cinema, foreign films in general are thriving so much right now because of how accessible they’re getting. I’m so glad people are opening up more and more to foreign films. Netflix is a pretty big part in that, too. They’ve been dropping so many great foreign movies and shows.
i think thanks to kpop, people who arent racist and are willing to search outside of america and read subtitles are creating a massive overseas market. most of my friends wont watch anime or k dramas bc of the subtitles or "those shows have asians"
@@YourDadYoda for sure! back in my day it was hard to find anime if it wasnt on local stations or cable like Nickelodeon. seasoned anime fans who know how to find websites are fans of other asian media too!
I mean tbh if Korean media become way more mainstream, I recon they should release an Korean movie into regular cinemas/movie theatres and if that one is successful hopefully it could lead to more Korean films being released in mainstream cinemas
I will never forget when Parasite won the Oscars because I was studying at Yonsei (where Dir. Bong is an alumni) and within the week there were HUGE banners all over campus congratulating him on his win. I then found out that the film club I was in was one he was briefly a part of back in his time of study. What a time that was for Korean cinema, but also for me.
Personally it's been a whole thing seeing how quick a shift things have gone from "Asians = anime math and electronics" back to "durr hurr disease and sickness"
@@cinemadupapa “white folks eyes” Assuming all white people think the same is the same as saying all Asians are a virus. You just add to this never ending issue.
that shot has lingered in my mind ever since I saw it. I was so scared and hyped when I saw the head that I started making loud monkey noises. truly unforgettable moment
@@onyourleft9273 jallikattu - Amazon prime Angamaly diaries - available on youtube for free at amrita online movies Ee maa yau - available on youtube for free at OPM Records Kumbalangi nights - Amazon prime Joji - Amazon prime Njan prakashan - netflix
Korean films work because whatever the genre it's a personal story we get a glimpse into. Koreans enjoy it because we experienced it and foreigners appreciate it because it's a new way of looking at things. But watch the sequel to Train To Busan to see what happens when Korean directors try to appeal to a wider audience instead of the usual personal approach.
Peninsula absolutely was a major letdown, and you're right, by trying to increase it's global appeal it lost it's uniquely Korean identity, style, and "Seoul".
@@calvin4912 lately ive been watching a few suspense/action/thriller theres Forgotten which is on Netflix, Time to Hunt was is also pretty entertaining
From Oldboy to Parasite winning best picture, it is incredible how Korean cinema has grown in recent years and I love it. My personal favorite is Burning 🔥
I feel like every South Korean film I see is a masterpiece. There is so much nuance and trust that the viewer understands what is being portrayed without over simplification you just don't get from Hollywood.
🌼 The first Korean films I watched - back in 2005 - were Oldboy, My Sassy Girl, Bin-Jip, A Tale of Two Sisters, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, and I’ve been in awe of Korean cinema ever since. 🥰🇰🇷💐👏🏼🇳🇱♥️
As a Korean-American, what I love about Korean cinema is the rich diversity. There are famous films that everyone knows about, like Parasite, Old Boy, Burning, Train to Busan, which have rich human interactions and deep themes. There are also comedic movies that simply exist to make you feel happy, sad movies that simply exist to make you cry, romantic movies that will make you squeal, and oftentimes, a clever mix of it all. One of my favorite films is Tazza, an absolute cult classic, and it's an action movie with such memorable lines that people still quote it to this day. It has comedic parts that are famous memes, but also a message about gambling. Another great movie is the Classic, with the same male actor. It's a great romance movie, and I often like to compare it to the Notebook, which came out a year later. Both have the themes of star-crossed lovers in the past, but I think the Classic has this uniquely-Korean feel, of melancholy and family. It's hard to tell if the ending is happy or sad, and you're wrenched from crying to laughing to this general feeling of "it is what it is". Then you have Peppermint Candy, handling a man's suicide and his life. I'm ranting, but I think that's the reason why Korean cinema is one of my favorites. It's great at conveying emotion and stories, perhaps from the horrifying past of the country itself.
More Good Korean movies as a Korean guy :3 Secret Sunshine 3-Iron The Housemaid I Saw the Devil Oasis Save the Green Planet! The Bow A Tale of Two Sisters The King of Pigs A Bittersweet Life Joint Security Area
Korea is currently the #1 best country in the world rn producing the best foreign-language cinema. From 2000 to 2021, they have knocked it out of the park. I’m so glad that Parasite has been able to shine a spotlight on the incredible world of Korean cinema.
The Korean film bundle on criterion really opened my eyes to all these great films I didn’t know existed. Joint Security Area, the Vengeance Trilogy, Save the Green Planet
Korean cinema is truly amazing! I honestly feel kinda that I only started watching Korean movies after watching Parasite. Mother, Train To Busan, Memories of Murder and so many more masterpieces. Can't wait to check out Minari soon.
France, Italy, Spain, Iran, Japan, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, Hong Kong,etc have good movies as well. In India, Bengali and Malayalam has produced a lot of amazing movies
I don't understand how Parasite's score didn't get an Oscar nomination but John Williams did. Like the man is a legend but did her really deserve a nomination for The Rise of Skywalker?
Hey Karsten do a video on Paul Thomas Anderson's films. And if you get the chance one on Jonathan Demme and Ang Lee too. I have yet to find prominent directors with as much range as these two.
i watched minari with my mother when it came out. we're first gen immigrants from korea, and my parents moved to the states when i was three. my father's not around much because of work and is often in different states or countries. it's such a raw depiction of the pain and struggle of the american dream and the desperation that comes with not being able to achieve it when so many others can. the grandmother trying to connect with her grandson really shattered by heart because the parallels between my own younger brother and his (lack of) relationship with our own grandmother and the one depicted in minari is so painfully accurate. i never could have imagined that such a relatable yet comforting story could be told to american audiences and i'm so glad people were receptive to it. after watching, my mother and i just kind of hugged each other and cried. not sure why, but it definitely wasn't because we were sad or upset. it just reminded us of the desperation to succeed and the shame we felt when we couldn't. it's honestly a more american story than any other movie i've watched this year, and i just know that so many first and second gen immigrants of all cultures and ethnicities could relate to this story to some degree. thank you for talking about this and sharing our stories, hopefully it encourages others from different corners of the world to tell theirs.
one k-film lover to another, i strongly recommended the kdrama reply 1988! it’s such a heartwarming, nostalgic and witty series, and i’ve heard and felt nothing but good things about it. in some ways, it feels like the drama of minari - simple from the big picture and straight to the heart with it’s details. it’ll definitely be interesting to hear your take on it!
Korean cinema works so much better I think, because it isn't populated by Studio films, but original ideas. Hollywood has become about making money, and they focus on that more than the art of the film.
My favorite Korean film has gotta be Joint Security Area. Korean films are so good at juggling multiple tones and ideas. While sometimes Korean films can be very unrealistically fast paced (which keep in mind is not a bad thing) they still manage to capture how unpredictable real life can be. Life can feel like a thriller or sometimes a comedy, it’s random yet fixed.
Everytime I'm about to watch a Korean cinema, I always prepare myself for the dread & hopelessness afterwards. However, the movie will sucked me in will its darkly comedic tone and surprise me when the twist came in, everytime. This video came right after I've watched Sympathy for Lady Vengeance and that movie's just awesome.
You gotta check out Lee Chang Dong's films. You might know him from his movie called Burning. But his other films totally worth some recognitions as well cause oh man his film called Poetry got me speechless in the end.
Castaway on the Moon is an awesome small film. Ode to My Father & Save the Green Planet are also great overlooked Korean films that are often disregarded.
SOOOO glad you made a review of Korean film. It’s been my quarantine obsession since Parasite, and I couldn’t agree more abt how quality it is. Love the Bong hit joke too lol. Best one (not named Parasite) is probably Mother, at least for me
@@appleslover the editing thing you're referring to is an issue with 2000s era Indian TV soap operas, not really Bollywood movies. Even the movies which are more dramatic (which are becoming fewer in number as the years go on) usually have pretty unobtrusive editing.
As someone who is just starting to watch not only Korean movies you talk about here but foreign films in general (Another Round was amazing), I have grown so much appreciation for foreign language films. I think more mainstream audiences need to be more open-minded to them because believe it or not, non-English movies can be equally amazing and impactful. Thanks for shedding some light Karsten :)
So many of their supposed B movies are incredible! Forgotten's twist was so amazing that I had to recommend it immediately. The Mimic, The Closet, The Cat, Hansel and Gretel, The Wailing, and now Umma are fantastic movies and Mystic Pop-up Bar is my favorite Netflix fantasy show!
Difference between Western & Eastern storytelling: *Western-* the main character did something, it creates a problem & now he has to deal with it. *Eastern-* The main character is on a problematic situation & he has to deal with it.
Even if i haven't watched many korean movies, i can't help but love their style and tones (asian cinema in general is generally very good i love japanese and chinese cinema as well!)
5:51 (look at the dudes computer screen) I’d just like to point out that the Masterpiece and Best Picture winner Parasite has a scene with PUBG. And to rank movies that have Battle Royals video Games in it: 1. Parasite 2. Avengers Endgame
Best child actor I've ever seen hands down has to be Heo Yool. Her performance in Mother was absolutely breathtakingly astonishing. It was her FIRST film/tv credit at just the age of 7. Thinking of her voice in my head still gives me chills to this day. Her performance in that series is simply amazing. Can't say that enough. Karsten if you're reading this, please check out series Mother and do a review on it. More people need to see this hidden gem!
I must say I am really amazed by Korean films. I can never guess what's going to happen, unlike in Western/American films. Some of the best I've seen so far (other than the ones mentioned in this video) are 'Believer' and 'Night in Paradise'.
If you want to see the Korean version of the Joker, I recommend "save the green planet 2003". It is highly recommended by Ari Aster, the director of the Hereditary 2017. Just don't search on UA-cam. There are strong spoilers.
The “Innocent” on Netflix is AMAZING!! It’s a dubbed limited series filmed in Europe. Kind of like money heist. I was skeptical at first as I am with all shows, but let me just say you will not at all regret taking my word on this
I love Parasite so much and I can’t wait to see Minari, but every time someone even glazes over Train to Busan it makes me very happy - best zombie film ever in my opinion.
@ZINURU I’m honoured you’d ask me! In terms of Korean cinema I hear “Oldboy” is incredible as well as “The Audition” (which may actually be Japanese!). In terms of zombie movies I’m much more experienced haha: 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead and actually Season 1 of The Walking Dead are all amazing (after season 1 it’s not great).
Not for everyone but my favouite 3 korean movies are, The Yellow sea, The Chaser, and The Wailing. Later i found out they're all directed by the same guy, Na Hong Jin. Imagine my surprise. Now i can't wait whatever he does next.
Unsurprisingly, I loved Parasite, but it's The Host that really made everything click for me and I've been on SUCH a Korean Cinema binge dive the past few months. I also watched Train to Busan for the first time and Parasite for the second time literally this week so this video is PERFECT timing
Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia. Asian films have tons of great titles that many people overlook, hopefully someday people will view Asian cinema with the acclaim as European cinema
I've recently gotten into Korean films after Parasite and I'm really loving them. I wasn't a huge fan of Burning, but it was still good performances. I started Shoplifters, but got distracted and haven't gone back to it yet.
what’s your favorite korean film?!?!?
Idk
The Bourne Supremacy
@@donalmooney5763 great answer
Mother and The Good, The Bad, The Weird
Burning and memories of murder
not only korean, but italian, brazilian, argentinian, mexican and a lot of other countries have an amazing movie catalog. as bong joon ho would say: "Once you overcome the one-inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films"
yes! what are your favs from those countrys?
@@iara9927 y tu mama tambien from mexico, la dolce vita from italy, and, as a brazilian, i say turma da monica: laços because of nostalgia but city of god and tropa de elite are real cultural marks
idk about argentina tho i have to check which ones i watched
It's amazing how a majority of people just don't like watching foreign films; and only stick to watching films made in their home country their whole life. They're missing out!!
@@itszyou7528 that happens in brazil too. but its important to appreciate the potential of the filmmakers on the country :)
@@itszyou7528 yeah, i think people dont appreciate arts in general for a lot of reasons, but i also think thats (slowly) changing. i hope everything gets better in this aspect with time
As Matt Damon, I clicked immediately when I saw this notification.
thank you Matt Damon
hi matt
@SpiderMan 62 It was pretty wild ngl
Hi Matt! Hope ur having a good day, since ur obviously the real matt damon
I thought you were stuck in mars
Burning is so f’ kin good it hurts. That film lingered in my mind for weeks. 10/10
Yes.
this ^^^^^^
Waddup bandstand and burning is 11/10
I just decided to watch Burning first thing in the morning
Agree
Aside from just Korean cinema, foreign films in general are thriving so much right now because of how accessible they’re getting.
I’m so glad people are opening up more and more to foreign films.
Netflix is a pretty big part in that, too. They’ve been dropping so many great foreign movies and shows.
i think thanks to kpop, people who arent racist and are willing to search outside of america and read subtitles are creating a massive overseas market. most of my friends wont watch anime or k dramas bc of the subtitles or "those shows have asians"
@@janaekelis I 100% believe that this wide accessibility of foreign stuff started with anime.
@@YourDadYoda for sure! back in my day it was hard to find anime if it wasnt on local stations or cable like Nickelodeon. seasoned anime fans who know how to find websites are fans of other asian media too!
Korean cinema is definitely one of my favourites, it's really sad to see that Hollywood wants to make remakes of a bunch of them.
They're making a western version of #Alive.
I mean tbh if Korean media become way more mainstream, I recon they should release an Korean movie into regular cinemas/movie theatres and if that one is successful hopefully it could lead to more Korean films being released in mainstream cinemas
hollywood would rather recreate amazing (foreign) movies than risk similar visions from local filmmakers
Don't worry
Without remaking also
Hollywood has more oscars than Korean movies
They should stop
I will never forget when Parasite won the Oscars because I was studying at Yonsei (where Dir. Bong is an alumni) and within the week there were HUGE banners all over campus congratulating him on his win. I then found out that the film club I was in was one he was briefly a part of back in his time of study. What a time that was for Korean cinema, but also for me.
with all the anti-asian hatecrimes happening rn, we appreciate u so much for using your platform like this, Karsten
fully agree !
definitely! treating an entire race of people, people with their own culture and feats like aliens? asian hatecrimes need to be stopped and punished
Personally it's been a whole thing seeing how quick a shift things have gone from "Asians = anime math and electronics" back to "durr hurr disease and sickness"
@@andrewduong2740 same, it showed me how fragile and fucked up the perception of poc in white folks' eyes is.
@@cinemadupapa “white folks eyes” Assuming all white people think the same is the same as saying all Asians are a virus. You just add to this never ending issue.
That scene in Memories of Murder where the woman walks alone in that field and the killer pops his head up just for a sec, damn.
memories of murder is one of the finest movies ever made!
I am the most famous man on YouTub! This is not bragging! This is the truth! The truth will set you free, dear sam
Like that’s scene in hillbilly elegy
The final scene of the detective confronting the suspect was just.... Too raw and painful.
that shot has lingered in my mind ever since I saw it. I was so scared and hyped when I saw the head that I started making loud monkey noises. truly unforgettable moment
The Handmaiden is one of the best films I've ever seen. I went into it pretty much blind as to what it was about and was blown away by it.
As a Korean, I clicked immediately when I saw the notification.
저두요!!
As an Iranian, I concur
As a Canadian, I concur
Can I please move to your country?
@@rhinocore yes
Talks about how great Korean cinema is; doesn't mention my boy Park Chan-wook
He touched on the handmaiden tbf, oldboy deserved a mention i have to say
Oldboy forever scarred me
@@gabiocampos oldboy is a cute romantic dramedy
@@mishaisbetterthanall Fun for the whole family
Lady Vengeance and The Handmaiden need to be talked about more often! Oldboy is great, but come on!
As a non Korean, I clicked immediately when I saw the notification. Cause Korean movies are
the best movies
Check out malayalam cinema! It's awesome!!!
Watch jallikattu(masterpiece), Angamaly diaries(masterpiece), ee maa yau(masterpiece), kumbalangi nights, njan prakashan, joji(masterpiece), Amen.
@@emzzhere1071 i mean i’d love to but can you tell me where to watch them? :)
@@onyourleft9273 jallikattu - Amazon prime
Angamaly diaries - available on youtube for free at amrita online movies
Ee maa yau - available on youtube for free at OPM Records
Kumbalangi nights - Amazon prime
Joji - Amazon prime
Njan prakashan - netflix
@@emzzhere1071 Thanks i’ll check them out!
Korean films work because whatever the genre it's a personal story we get a glimpse into. Koreans enjoy it because we experienced it and foreigners appreciate it because it's a new way of looking at things.
But watch the sequel to Train To Busan to see what happens when Korean directors try to appeal to a wider audience instead of the usual personal approach.
Peninsula absolutely was a major letdown, and you're right, by trying to increase it's global appeal it lost it's uniquely Korean identity, style, and "Seoul".
The handmaiden blew my mind when I saw it - such a rollercoaster of a movie
South Koreas whole entertainment is taking over the world, music industry, film and TV. But it’s earned the content they’re producing is incredible.
Its the way i did a whole korean movie marathon before this thank you sir
any highlights you'd like to recommend ?
@@calvin4912 lately ive been watching a few suspense/action/thriller theres Forgotten which is on Netflix, Time to Hunt was is also pretty entertaining
From Oldboy to Parasite winning best picture, it is incredible how Korean cinema has grown in recent years and I love it. My personal favorite is Burning 🔥
The anxiety Burning gave me is still unparalleled.
Parasite will always be one of my favourite films
What did you like most about it? I was personally really disappointed in it but I think my expectations were pretty high based on what I heard
@@Planty__ literally watch the video he talks about it for a long time
I feel like every South Korean film I see is a masterpiece. There is so much nuance and trust that the viewer understands what is being portrayed without over simplification you just don't get from Hollywood.
If you don't count the "what I watched this month", this is the first video about actual movies that Karsten has done since the 3D studio ghibli one
🌼 The first Korean films I watched - back in 2005 - were Oldboy, My Sassy Girl, Bin-Jip, A Tale of Two Sisters, and Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring, and I’ve been in awe of Korean cinema ever since. 🥰🇰🇷💐👏🏼🇳🇱♥️
Yes! Finally some love for Korean romcoms with someone mentioning My Sassy Girl! They are by no means perfect but they are definitely cute and fun
As a man with a fedora, I clicked immediately when I saw the notification.
Same
bruuuuuuuuv me 222222
As a Korean-American, what I love about Korean cinema is the rich diversity. There are famous films that everyone knows about, like Parasite, Old Boy, Burning, Train to Busan, which have rich human interactions and deep themes. There are also comedic movies that simply exist to make you feel happy, sad movies that simply exist to make you cry, romantic movies that will make you squeal, and oftentimes, a clever mix of it all. One of my favorite films is Tazza, an absolute cult classic, and it's an action movie with such memorable lines that people still quote it to this day. It has comedic parts that are famous memes, but also a message about gambling. Another great movie is the Classic, with the same male actor. It's a great romance movie, and I often like to compare it to the Notebook, which came out a year later. Both have the themes of star-crossed lovers in the past, but I think the Classic has this uniquely-Korean feel, of melancholy and family. It's hard to tell if the ending is happy or sad, and you're wrenched from crying to laughing to this general feeling of "it is what it is". Then you have Peppermint Candy, handling a man's suicide and his life. I'm ranting, but I think that's the reason why Korean cinema is one of my favorites. It's great at conveying emotion and stories, perhaps from the horrifying past of the country itself.
More Good Korean movies as a Korean guy :3
Secret Sunshine
3-Iron
The Housemaid
I Saw the Devil
Oasis
Save the Green Planet!
The Bow
A Tale of Two Sisters
The King of Pigs
A Bittersweet Life
Joint Security Area
Oldboy! Also The Wailing
Lee Chang-dong is a master director for sure
@@mmyees1167 Yes! Those are also masterpieces!
@@h_shah5429 Indeed!
I think I need another hobby because I watched most of them. I love all of them btw
Korea is currently the #1 best country in the world rn producing the best foreign-language cinema. From 2000 to 2021, they have knocked it out of the park.
I’m so glad that Parasite has been able to shine a spotlight on the incredible world of Korean cinema.
Park Chan-Wook's Oldboy and Bong Joon-Ho's Memories Of Murder are 2 of the greatest Korean movies that has came out in recent times
Memories of Murder and JSA are my favourite Korean films. So many talented directors are from there!
The Korean film bundle on criterion really opened my eyes to all these great films I didn’t know existed. Joint Security Area, the Vengeance Trilogy, Save the Green Planet
I’ve been consuming so many Asian films and tv shows lately, especially Korean stuff, and It’s been so incredibly refreshing.
Korean cinema is truly amazing! I honestly feel kinda that I only started watching Korean movies after watching Parasite. Mother, Train To Busan, Memories of Murder and so many more masterpieces. Can't wait to check out Minari soon.
just letting u know, A sun is Taiwanese!
@@bonbonrools Sorry. You're titally right. It has a very similar style though.
France, Italy, Spain, Iran, Japan, Turkey, Brazil, Argentina, Hong Kong,etc have good movies as well. In India, Bengali and Malayalam has produced a lot of amazing movies
the funny thing is, the films in the thumbnail are the only korean films i've seen
How is minari?
@@abhijiths5259 I loved it. It's highly unlike Parasite and Train to Busan, but it's a brilliant film.
i watched burning with subtitles that were 8 seconds behind and i don’t regret a single second of it
I don't understand how Parasite's score didn't get an Oscar nomination but John Williams did. Like the man is a legend but did her really deserve a nomination for The Rise of Skywalker?
Hey Karsten do a video on Paul Thomas Anderson's films. And if you get the chance one on Jonathan Demme and Ang Lee too. I have yet to find prominent directors with as much range as these two.
Korean cinema also has the best scores
Cho Young-wuk is a god!
Karsten, do you wanna be Korean? As a Korean person myself I can choose one person a year to turn Korean so lemme know fam appreciate the support #bts
If you and karsten ever collab I will pass out
I knew I’d see the film drunk on here as soon as I saw the title of the video
i watched minari with my mother when it came out. we're first gen immigrants from korea, and my parents moved to the states when i was three. my father's not around much because of work and is often in different states or countries. it's such a raw depiction of the pain and struggle of the american dream and the desperation that comes with not being able to achieve it when so many others can. the grandmother trying to connect with her grandson really shattered by heart because the parallels between my own younger brother and his (lack of) relationship with our own grandmother and the one depicted in minari is so painfully accurate. i never could have imagined that such a relatable yet comforting story could be told to american audiences and i'm so glad people were receptive to it. after watching, my mother and i just kind of hugged each other and cried. not sure why, but it definitely wasn't because we were sad or upset. it just reminded us of the desperation to succeed and the shame we felt when we couldn't. it's honestly a more american story than any other movie i've watched this year, and i just know that so many first and second gen immigrants of all cultures and ethnicities could relate to this story to some degree. thank you for talking about this and sharing our stories, hopefully it encourages others from different corners of the world to tell theirs.
one k-film lover to another, i strongly recommended the kdrama reply 1988! it’s such a heartwarming, nostalgic and witty series, and i’ve heard and felt nothing but good things about it. in some ways, it feels like the drama of minari - simple from the big picture and straight to the heart with it’s details. it’ll definitely be interesting to hear your take on it!
Korean dramas have something that’s just feels amazing
Minari is my film of the year easily. Just a beautiful film.
that new cut is fire
Korean cinema works so much better I think, because it isn't populated by Studio films, but original ideas. Hollywood has become about making money, and they focus on that more than the art of the film.
My favorite Korean film has gotta be Joint Security Area. Korean films are so good at juggling multiple tones and ideas. While sometimes Korean films can be very unrealistically fast paced (which keep in mind is not a bad thing) they still manage to capture how unpredictable real life can be. Life can feel like a thriller or sometimes a comedy, it’s random yet fixed.
I liked that one too!
as a korean I’d like to mention Italian, Mexican, and Spanish films are great too.
gotta love steven yeun being one of the most recognizable asian-american actors from the walking dead to minari!
I would say Korean dramas on OTT is even bloody beautiful subtle amazingg
Guys you should go watch the movie "Forgotten" i got completely blown away, so good
I thought this video will tell us why korean cinema rules, not just review 3 movies without ever touching the question in the title
Everytime I'm about to watch a Korean cinema, I always prepare myself for the dread & hopelessness afterwards. However, the movie will sucked me in will its darkly comedic tone and surprise me when the twist came in, everytime.
This video came right after I've watched Sympathy for Lady Vengeance and that movie's just awesome.
the soundtrack of Minari is the most beautiful soundtrack I’ve ever heard. it’s also cool that emile mosseri did Kajillionaire’s soundtrack too
Minari is one of my top 5 favorite original scores now tbh
You gotta check out Lee Chang Dong's films. You might know him from his movie called Burning. But his other films totally worth some recognitions as well cause oh man his film called Poetry got me speechless in the end.
Castaway on the Moon is an awesome small film.
Ode to My Father & Save the Green Planet are also great overlooked Korean films that are often disregarded.
I agree. I agreee. I remember thinking Zodiac was the pinnacle of the crime genre until I saw Memories of Murder
Would love to hear you talk about Park Chan-wook's works. Great video as usual!
SOOOO glad you made a review of Korean film. It’s been my quarantine obsession since Parasite, and I couldn’t agree more abt how quality it is. Love the Bong hit joke too lol. Best one (not named Parasite) is probably Mother, at least for me
Minari is heartwarming and soothing
Watching Oldboy for the first time has put this into perspective for me
I'm glad SOMEONE had the guts to make a Secret Zoo appreciation video!
As an indian, I clicked immediately when I saw the notification.
Bollywood should learn to be less dramatic and to calm down its editors
@@appleslover the editing thing you're referring to is an issue with 2000s era Indian TV soap operas, not really Bollywood movies. Even the movies which are more dramatic (which are becoming fewer in number as the years go on) usually have pretty unobtrusive editing.
The Handmaiden is excellent. It is one if the few films where I prefer the remake over the origional.
As someone who is just starting to watch not only Korean movies you talk about here but foreign films in general (Another Round was amazing), I have grown so much appreciation for foreign language films. I think more mainstream audiences need to be more open-minded to them because believe it or not, non-English movies can be equally amazing and impactful. Thanks for shedding some light Karsten :)
Another Round is great! You should checkout another Thomas Vintenburg movie with Mads called The Hunt
@@calvin4912 i actually just looked into watching it as well as the celebration
The Handmaiden, Burning, and Parasite is my Korean film holy trinity. Psychokinesis is so good too.
I love korean acting, so realistic
Damn Karsten are you tracking my search history? I was just googling this about 3 days ago.
My fave is oldboy!
honey butter chips and sikhye (rice punch) are [chefs kiss]
The Handmaiden was just so good. I can't believe i never knew about it until this year
A Bittersweet Life is an absolutely incredible Korean film that deserves a lot more attention than it's received
• South Korea really taking over film, music, and fashion •
So many of their supposed B movies are incredible! Forgotten's twist was so amazing that I had to recommend it immediately. The Mimic, The Closet, The Cat, Hansel and Gretel, The Wailing, and now Umma are fantastic movies and Mystic Pop-up Bar is my favorite Netflix fantasy show!
The Quiet Family by Kim Jee-woon is amazing!
Yesss oml every time I fly back to Korea I get to watch the Korean films on the planes and it's such a good time
Difference between Western & Eastern storytelling:
*Western-* the main character did something, it creates a problem & now he has to deal with it.
*Eastern-* The main character is on a problematic situation & he has to deal with it.
The relaxing piano music in the background while there are multiple very bloody fight scenes is kind of uncanny
Korean Cinema is chef‘s kiss
yes!! korean cinema appreciation!!!
Even if i haven't watched many korean movies, i can't help but love their style and tones (asian cinema in general is generally very good i love japanese and chinese cinema as well!)
5:51 (look at the dudes computer screen)
I’d just like to point out that the Masterpiece and Best Picture winner Parasite has a scene with PUBG.
And to rank movies that have Battle Royals video Games in it:
1. Parasite
2. Avengers Endgame
I missed this kind of same old movie essays from Karsten, it's been a while
I only ever watched Parasite but now I'm excited to watch all these Korean films.
That Bong line when introducing Parasite was amazing.
Best child actor I've ever seen hands down has to be Heo Yool. Her performance in Mother was absolutely breathtakingly astonishing. It was her FIRST film/tv credit at just the age of 7. Thinking of her voice in my head still gives me chills to this day. Her performance in that series is simply amazing. Can't say that enough. Karsten if you're reading this, please check out series Mother and do a review on it. More people need to see this hidden gem!
She was actually nine, but that doesn’t make her accomplishments any less incredible!
I’m praying Minari gets put on either Hulu Netflix or Amazon because I want to watch it sooooooo bad
Peppermint Candy defo one of my favorite Korean movies, would recommend
I must say I am really amazed by Korean films. I can never guess what's going to happen, unlike in Western/American films. Some of the best I've seen so far (other than the ones mentioned in this video) are 'Believer' and 'Night in Paradise'.
If you want to see the Korean version of the Joker, I recommend "save the green planet 2003". It is highly recommended by Ari Aster, the director of the Hereditary 2017. Just don't search on UA-cam. There are strong spoilers.
The “Innocent” on Netflix is AMAZING!! It’s a dubbed limited series filmed in Europe. Kind of like money heist. I was skeptical at first as I am with all shows, but let me just say you will not at all regret taking my word on this
As a dude with limited knowledge on astrophysics, I clicked immediately when I saw this notification.
Squid game and train to Busan are some of the better films iv seen in the past 4-5 years. It was extremely refreshing compared to western cinema
I love Parasite so much and I can’t wait to see Minari, but every time someone even glazes over Train to Busan it makes me very happy - best zombie film ever in my opinion.
@ZINURU I’m honoured you’d ask me! In terms of Korean cinema I hear “Oldboy” is incredible as well as “The Audition” (which may actually be Japanese!).
In terms of zombie movies I’m much more experienced haha: 28 Days Later, Shaun of the Dead and actually Season 1 of The Walking Dead are all amazing (after season 1 it’s not great).
@ZINURU glad to help👍
Not for everyone but my favouite 3 korean movies are, The Yellow sea, The Chaser, and The Wailing. Later i found out they're all directed by the same guy, Na Hong Jin. Imagine my surprise. Now i can't wait whatever he does next.
Burning was a wild one
Check out The Wailing, it is a Korean horror masterpiece
Like every Hon-jin Na Movie.
korean cinema is the final cinema left
Unsurprisingly, I loved Parasite, but it's The Host that really made everything click for me and I've been on SUCH a Korean Cinema binge dive the past few months. I also watched Train to Busan for the first time and Parasite for the second time literally this week so this video is PERFECT timing
Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia. Asian films have tons of great titles that many people overlook, hopefully someday people will view Asian cinema with the acclaim as European cinema
I've recently gotten into Korean films after Parasite and I'm really loving them. I wasn't a huge fan of Burning, but it was still good performances. I started Shoplifters, but got distracted and haven't gone back to it yet.
Try midnight runners
The best Korean film is Save the Green Planet!
The sense of humour is second to none.