"House Of Hummingbird": Movie Review
Written By Alex Greenbaum
Actions speak louder than words in director/writer Bora Kim's dazzling debut, "House Of Hummingbird". It's whimsical ability to manage dark themes with charm and grace is demonstrative of the outstanding achievement in which engaging storytelling takes front and center.
Eun-Hee (Ji-hu Park) an eight-grader struggling to discover her identity, connects with a newly hired teacher (Sae-byeok Kim) whose wisdom guides Eun-Hee through tumultuous and unpredictable times.
The symbolic nature of the film's thematic elements infrequently grows thin, allowing for greater reflection as the film reaches its insightful conclusion. Mental health, family dysfunction, and the weight of sexual identity barely scratch the surface of the deep and layered qualities of this South Korean drama. Often walloping the screen with demanding intensity, Eun-Hee's character is a beautiful and often poetic representation of harmonious captivation.
The film's use of western influences is intermittently displayed, leading to some unavoidable irritations in its filmmaking. Overstated dialogue, unfortunately, demonstrates the stark contrast between the South Korean culture and American film influences, creating conundrums that ultimately feel out of place.
At its best "House Of Hummingbird" is equal parts fascinating as it is darkly satisfying. A personal journey for Bora Kim culminates in one of the most wonderful films of 2020.
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