Ranking The Films Of Bong Joon-ho From Worst To Best

The film that made Bong Joon-ho a household name in the Western part of the world, Parasite is a flawlessly scripted, hilarious yet tense rollercoaster, and is more than worthy of all the praise that has been given to it since its release.

After a poor family discover they can infiltrate the lives of a naïve but far more wealthy family to benefit themselves, they jump at the opportunity. As they begin to take various positions in the household, things take a dark and sinister turn for everyone involved.

Parasite expertly explores the different cultures and lives people of opposite classes live and smartly avoids taking sides or pointing fingers at one or the other. Both families are layered filled with complex characters that are neither objectively bad nor good.

With a perfect blend of dramatic tension and comedy gold, Parasite is a masterpiece from a filmmaker who is only getting better. Song Kang-ho leads an exceptional ensemble of outstanding individuals, the production design is subtle and deliberate, the now famous 'peach' sequence is the best montage you'll see in years and most of all, the writing is unique and genius.

With an extraordinary final act, Parasite hits every target it sets up for itself and shows that Bong Joon-ho is one of the most vibrant and innovative directors working today.