THERE ARE SOME SPOILERS IN THIS REVIEW.
Hello readers,
I just finished Park Chan Wook's The Handmaiden and would like to leave a short review here if you are interested.
While I have seen psychological films that plays with sexual tension, feelings and thoughts, the idea of being submissive and all that, The Handmaiden was a film on another level.
Lust, Caution and even Chan's Stoker, The Handmaiden replaced all these films, for its suspenseful act and its erotica setting which left me dumbfounded. The sexual scenes were very intense and in the moment, for both ladies brought the whole film to another dimension; even more than Carol if you have seen it.
The Handmaiden not only brought a whole new dimension, but also a game changer for Park Chan Wook who utilised the cameras, the focus on both ladies' perspective and other cast as well. With additional scenes coming along as the film progresses, I was absolutely sold. Words can't expressed how in the element of surprise I was when I found out about the real intention and also things that wasn't shown earlier including Hideko's early life. Jesus, I cannot imagine how stunned I was.
I couldn't agree more that The Handmaiden provides a Hitchcockian feel; the suspense, the psychological effect which reminded me of several short episodes on Alfred Hitchcock Presents. In conclusion, kudos to Park Chan Wook, as a director for successfully presenting the audience a perfect psychological thriller film which leaves us in for a surprise and I would never forget how I felt after watching to the end. The cast were also very convincing in their roles and even though the screenplay made the film on another higher scale, they were the ones who elevated the whole film with their beautiful expressions and acting that could con and tease us anytime.
Ratings: 6.5/10
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