In a Nutshell. Mini reviews of movies old and new. No fuss. No spoilers. And often no sleep.

Saturday, 27 October 2012

THIRST [2009]

Park Chan-Wook's Thirst is essentially Émile Zola's Thérèse Raquin with the elements of vampires tossed into the mix for maximum ick factor. 
As always, varied actor Song Kang-ho executes a wonderful performance that's both terrifying, sympathetic and oddly hilarious.  It's a bit long but Park keeps it weird enough to keep you curious till the end.  
It's a vampire love triangle without the sparkles.  The kids won't understand.  

3½ slurping sound effects that make you squirm out of 5

No comments: