The Mimic (2017)

[Written/Watched 19 Oct, 2019 on Letterboxd.]

It's really hard not to think about "The Wailing" when watching "The Mimic" (on Shudder). And that's not to say they're identical films (they're not), but both films feature a character whose good senses fly the coop despite being warned against doing the thing that will doom them.

With "The Wailing", it was kinda understandable. The daughter was still alive (to a degree) and the father acted on instinct instead of wisdom. "The Mimic", however, ultimately argues the mother's grief over her missing (and likely dead) son was stronger than any lasting relationship she could've maintained with her husband and her daughter, their only surviving child. That's bleak as hell, but it suited the tone of the film (which was never particularly optimistic to begin with).

It's kinda hard to view a mythical tiger as a soul-eating antagonist. Largely because "Tigers Are Not Afraid" (a film that uses tiger imagery in a positive light) still hangs heavy in my mind.

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Two things in this movie that really caught my attention was the cinematography and the acting.

The Cinematography was great. If I could, I would had given a 10 just for that. And the makeup, that was also really good. It was realistic and really detailed.

Second is the acting. Shin Rin Ah, she was absolutely amazing. I really liked how she performed. From the beginning of the movie you get drawn into her character, because of the way she portrayed it. She is going to be an amazing actor in the future.
And Lee Joon Hyuk. Even though he had a short screen time, I loved his part. Actually got me scared a little, at first.

If we talk about the story, then I would say that it is lacking in places. There are parts in the movie that has nothing to do with the story. And a lot information wasn't given. You kind of have to guess your way around it. Also ending wasn't really satisfying for me, cause it still leaves me with questions.
Nothing major.

Its a good movie for a one time watch, if your looking for something new to try out.

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