If you were to cross the dysfunctional family comedy LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE (2006) with 1970s eco-horror film SPAWN OF THE SLITHIS, the result might be something very like Korean filmmaker Joon-ho Bong's slippery, character-driven monster movie.
It begins in Yonsan, Seoul, as a condescending American army bigwig (Scott Wilson) orders the disposal of hundreds of jars of toxic chemicals — directly into the Han River. Six years later, the result emerges from the dark waters to an appetizing cross-section of Seoul residents enjoying a lovely day by the riverbank, where the Park family operates a small snack stand. Perpetually dazed Gang-du Park (Kang-ho Song), a chubby...
Released:
2006
Rated:
R
Length:
199 mins