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

[happysad 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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[Luca Joined: Jun 23rd, 2017 Topics: 34 Posts: 9618 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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[abelfenty Joined: Jul 14th, 2018 Topics: 10 Posts: 3391 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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[Dan Backslide Joined: Apr 24th, 2016 Topics: 63 Posts: 5681 View Predictions]

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Parasite. It’s not even remotely close.

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[Dan Jo Joined: Aug 16th, 2017 Topics: 6 Posts: 834 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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[Monty Joined: Jan 21st, 2015 Topics: 1 Posts: 442 View Predictions]

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Roma is so boring.

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[boss Joined: Aug 14th, 2016 Topics: 13 Posts: 1952 View Predictions]

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I wouldn’t even nominate Roma for Best Picture.

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[Bassett Joined: Dec 21st, 2016 Topics: 9 Posts: 4445 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

FYC :

Best Actress - Viola Davis, Frances McDormand
Best Actor - Delroy Lindo, Chadwick Boseman
Best Supporting Actor - Colman Domingo, Glynn Turman
Best Picture - Nomadland
Best Director - Chloé Zhao
SAG Ensemble - Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Best Cinematography - Nomadland

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[Dan Jo Joined: Aug 16th, 2017 Topics: 6 Posts: 834 View Predictions]

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Bassett 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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[ArtIsntEasy Joined: Dec 17th, 2011 Topics: 3 Posts: 1246 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.

“The art of making art is putting it together...”

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[Emil Petrov Joined: Jun 12th, 2011 Topics: 75 Posts: 495 View Predictions]

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

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[Chevi Joined: Dec 8th, 2015 Topics: 0 Posts: 113 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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[Gabe Guarin Joined: Feb 23rd, 2017 Topics: 40 Posts: 2440 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 Bird Ronan Joined: Mar 20th, 2019 Topics: 0 Posts: 804 View Predictions]

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Parasite 100% and that’s on periodt luv

FYC

Picture: "Minari"
Director: Chloé Zhao, "Nomadland"
Actor: Delroy Lindo, "Da 5 Bloods"
Actress: Carey Mulligan, "Promising Young Woman"
Supporting Actor: Glynn Turman, "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom"
Supporting Actress: Youn Yuh-jung, "Minari"

"Don't be a Republican" - Lady Bird Ronan

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[jez89 Joined: Aug 14th, 2018 Topics: 1 Posts: 325 View Predictions]

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Roma was very boring, Parasite was incredible

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