Minari 2021
7.4 / 10
Minari
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
A Korean American family moves to an Arkansas farm in search of its own American dream. Amidst the challenges of this new life in the strange and rugged Ozarks, they discover the undeniable resilience of family and what really makes a home.
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... Jacob
... Monica
... Soonja
... Paul
... David
... Anne
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See All 2 Reviews23 Jun 2021 by SWITCH.
'Minari' is an emotionally beautiful film. For me personally, the only downfall are very small parts of its narrative. Some things are brought up but never really touched on again, which didn't bug me in the moment but after the film, I asked myself what happened with those threads. It's such a small issue, but that doesn't stop me from saying that the film is a breathtaking delight. Soon-ja sang it best: “Minari, minari... wonderful, wonderful.“ - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-minari-equal-parts-heartwarming-and-heartbreaking
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Release Date:
Feb 12, 2021 (United States)
Run Time:
1hr 55`
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Original Language:
English
Production Countries:
United States
Status:
Released
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'Minari' is an emotionally beautiful film. For me personally, the only downfall are very small parts of its narrative. Some things are brought up but never really touched on again, which didn't bug me in the moment but after the film, I asked myself what happened with those threads. It's such a small issue, but that doesn't stop me from saying that the film is a breathtaking delight. Soon-ja sang it best: “Minari, minari... wonderful, wonderful.“ - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-minari-equal-parts-heartwarming-and-heartbreaking
“Minari” is an absolutely beautiful gem of a movie that is delightful on all levels. The highly personal film, written and directed by Lee Isaac Chung, tells the story of a struggling Korean-American family searching for a better life when they move to rural Arkansas from California. Jacob (Steven Yeun) dreams of starting his own farm and selling Korean vegetables to serve the growing immigrant population, while his wife Monica (Yeri Han) quietly internalizes her anxiety. Their two kids (Alan S. Kim, Noel Cho) adapt a bit more quickly, but things are turned upside down when their firecracker of a grandma (Yuh-jung Youn) arrives. Set in the 1980s, the film depicts a fresh look at the immigrant experience in America, capturing what it must be like to face unfamiliar surroundings while clinging to the promise of a happy future. Jacob has a desire and drive that’s enviable, even if he’s draining the family’s savings with his pie-in-the-sky dreams. It’s rare that almost all of the best performances of the year are concentrated in one movie, but here we are. The cast is pitch-perfect, from Will Patton‘s supporting role as a religious Korean War veteran to Han’s understated turn as a disappointed wife who is embarrassed to be living in a mobile home in the middle of nowhere. The performances are excellent all around, but Kim and Youn steal the film. All of the actors achieve something to be proud of here. I instantly felt a powerful connection with every character, each of them a person I would gladly root for until the end. I contend that if you aren’t all-in and crossing your fingers for this likeable family’s success, there’s something deeply rotten in your soul. The narrative explores the highest of the highs and the lowest of the lows with a charming, admirable authenticity and eye-opening insight. The story’s appeal is universal with a hopeful sentiment, even when tragedy strikes. “Minari” may not escape a few chestnut platitudes (like even when you come close to losing everything, a new day will dawn and things will be brighter because you still have each other), but this comforting underdog story about immigrants with a dream is wrapped in an absolutely beautiful film that’s delightful on all levels. By: Louisa Moore / SCREEN ZEALOTS
Cast & Crew of
Minari
Directors & Credit Writers
... Director
SJH
Stephen J Hanan... Second Second Assistant Director
JD
Jeff Dubray... First Assistant Director
Cast
... Jacob
... Monica
... Soonja
... Paul
... David
... Anne
... Billy
... Mr. Harlan
... Mrs. Oh
... Dowsing Dan
... Randy Boomer
... Johnnie
... Brother Roy
... Bonnie
... Debbie
... June
... Older Kid
... Lab Tech
... Doctor
TO
Tea Oh... Grocery Store Owner
Produced By
SS
Seth Stuart... Casting Assistant
... Executive Producer
TT
Ty Tush... Art Department Production Assistant
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