Minari

 

DIRECTED BY-:
Lee Isaac Chung
STARRING-: 
Steven Yeun
Yeri Han
Alan S. Kim
YEAR OF RELEASE-:
2020
PREMISE-:
A Korean family starts a farm in 1980s Arkansas.

THE PROBLEMS-:

• The final ‘’big incident’’ in the end was a bit contrived.
• The manner in which the conflict between Jacob and Monica was resolved in the end felt a little rushed.

THE POSITIVES-:

• The performances by everyone in the cast were excellent. 
• The background score was very melodious and fit the tone of the scenes extremely well. 
• The cinematography was gorgeous and very proficient. 
• The characters were well written, like-able and endearing. 
• The emotional moments between characters were efficiently executed and were incredibly touching and heartwarming to watch. 

RATING -: 7/10