Roma (2018) vs. Parasite (2019); Which do you think is a better foreign film?

[happysadParticipant Joined: Feb 2nd, 2020 Topics: 2 Posts: 31 View Predictions]

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If these two movies were competing simultaneously both for best international feature film and Best Picture, which among the two would emerge victorious?

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[LucaKeymaster Joined: Jun 23rd, 2017 Topics: 31 Posts: 5277 View Predictions]

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Both are phenomenal, but “Parasite” had the more exciting story. “Roma” is much more of a memory piece; it doesn’t really have a plot while “Parasite” is incredibly plot-driven.

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[abelfentyParticipant Joined: Jul 14th, 2018 Topics: 8 Posts: 2648 View Predictions]

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Parasite 100%. It’s the bigger crowd pleaser, and had a lot more passion behind it.

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[thatnerdgregParticipant Joined: Apr 24th, 2016 Topics: 17 Posts: 2680 View Predictions]

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Parasite. It’s not even remotely close.

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[Dan JoParticipant Joined: Aug 16th, 2017 Topics: 5 Posts: 698 View Predictions]

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Roma is a sleeping pill. Parasite is like a novel that is a page turner.

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[MontyParticipant Joined: Jan 21st, 2015 Topics: 1 Posts: 336 View Predictions]

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Roma is so boring.

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[bossParticipant Joined: Aug 14th, 2016 Topics: 12 Posts: 1311 View Predictions]

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I wouldn’t even nominate Roma for Best Picture.

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[SevenParticipant Joined: Dec 21st, 2016 Topics: 8 Posts: 2454 View Predictions]

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Luca wrote:

Both are phenomenal, but “Parasite” had the more exciting story. “Roma” is much more of a memory piece; it doesn’t really have a plot while “Parasite” is incredibly plot-driven.

Exactly. Roma is a visual masterpiece, incredibly beautiful to watch and has some heartbreaking moments but nothing really happens for most of the movie

Parasite has it all. Absolutely. Screenplay, acting, direction, pacing etc. Everything

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[Dan JoParticipant Joined: Aug 16th, 2017 Topics: 5 Posts: 698 View Predictions]

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Seven wrote:

Exactly. Parasite has it all. Absolutely. Screenplay, acting, direction, pacing etc. Everything

 

Not to mention that Parasite has a combo of drama, satire and thriller.

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[ArtIsntEasyParticipant Joined: Dec 17th, 2011 Topics: 2 Posts: 904 View Predictions]

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It’s no contest.

While ROMA was visually stunning and contained solid work from Aparicio and de Tavira, it was a film I found a little too dull. I wouldn’t have even nominated it for Best Picture. I do think it was obviously better than GREEN BOOK though.

PARASITE, however, was a masterwork that was a beacon of structure and storytelling along with having a stellar acting ensemble. I also think it’s the best film of not just 2019 but of the decade.

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[Emil PetrovParticipant Joined: Jun 12th, 2011 Topics: 71 Posts: 489 View Predictions]

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Both a very good fils, but Parasite is waaaaay better.

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[CheviParticipant Joined: Dec 8th, 2015 Topics: 0 Posts: 100 View Predictions]

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I can see why Parasite would appeal to most people, but I choose Roma here without question. I have seen it in the theatre and I was totally submerged in its world.
Truly an unfogettable experience. It has also some of the most beautiful scenes I’ve seen in the decade.
I tend to like slow tempo movies in general (Tokyo Story comes to mind).

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[Gabriel GuarinParticipant Joined: Feb 23rd, 2017 Topics: 32 Posts: 1322 View Predictions]

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I just saw Parasite and it’s without question the tightest movie I’ve seen in years. Nothing was wasted, everything was on point. I’ve got so much more I’ll say in a proper review, but in comparison to Roma which I remember being really slow, Parasite easily takes the cake.

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[lady_birdParticipant Joined: Mar 20th, 2019 Topics: 0 Posts: 430 View Predictions]

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Parasite 100% and that’s on periodt luv

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[jez89Participant Joined: Aug 14th, 2018 Topics: 1 Posts: 159 View Predictions]

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Roma was very boring, Parasite was incredible

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