I know I have been slacking when it comes to the blog.
Between my capstone classes in creative writing, work, and now softball, my
time has been tremendously limited. While that has been the case, I have
watched my fair share of movies and am going to get back into the swing of
things. First up, is the 2015 Korean indie flick, The Piper (AKA Guest).
Plot/ Shortly after the Korean War, a father, and son are
wandering through the country and make a stop in a remote village, where
strange and dangerous happenings occur.
This supernatural thriller was one of the better fairy tale/fable inspired
movies I have seen in some time. From Korea, this independent flick features
some dark atmospheric moments, yet creates something in a surreal poetic form
to convey dread. The acting was tremendous, the cinematography vivid and spot
on, and the suspense and darkness are ramped up throughout the film. Yes, some
of the audio dubbing seems off at times and some of the characters are
under-developed, but these are but minor flaws in an otherwise tremendous film.
In the end, this is a version of the story of the Pied Piper that must be seen,
it is one of the better adaptations to come around in some time.
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