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Okja
2017 120 min South Korea, United States of America PG-13 16+
★7.4
Adventure, Drama, Science Fiction
Director: Bong Joon Ho
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Description
A young girl named Mija risks everything to prevent a powerful, multi-national company from kidnapping her best friend - a massive animal named Okja.
Budget:
$50M
Starring
Tilda Swinton
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Paul Dano
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Ahn Seo-hyun
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best TV Production
Cannes Film Festival 2017
— Palme d'Or
Key opinion
Okja is a visually vibrant and emotionally resonant adventure that blends corporate satire with a heartfelt story of friendship. While many critics praise Bong Joon-ho’s ability to balance tonal shifts and technical mastery, others feel the film’s narrative is overly simplistic or cartoonish.
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures the contrast between the lush, serene beauty of the Korean countryside and the cold, industrial environment of the city. | |
| Acting | An Seo-hyun delivers a standout, grounding performance as Mija that anchors the emotional stakes of the film. | |
| Direction | The film utilizes a unique blend of humor, thriller elements, and social commentary, though this results in a tonal unevenness that some find disjointed. | |
| Theme | The satire of corporate culture and consumerism is praised by many as poignant, while others view the characterizations of the antagonists as too caricatured or clichéd. | |
| Acting | Jake Gyllenhaal's performance divides opinion, with some appreciating his versatility and others finding the portrayal of the zoologist irritatingly over-the-top. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative's simplicity is seen as a heartwarming fable by some, while critics of the film argue it lacks the philosophical depth expected from the director. |