What a superb series by Hwang Dong-hyuk, the idea of trapping 456 people in an area guarded by masked guards subtly fascinates, especially because that gathering is all consenting. A competition, six games to overcome, having to defeat the competition, for a dream prize pool that everyone wants to win. 45.6 billion won, approximately 33 million euros, burn morale and conscience, with brutal impetuosity. The hell from which these unfortunates flee represents an existence of mistakes, financial catastrophes, and losing one's life seems like a small thing, compared to such a delicious occasion. Although there is the possibility of giving up, even after discovering what they are up against, none of them want to give up. Introducing us into the nightmare is Seong Gi-hun, a divorced and enormously indebted South Korean gambling addict. the vice of gambling has devoured his soul, reducing him to shreds: too much rubble behind him, stuff to tear your hair out. Forced to live with his mother in a neighborhood that smells of poverty, he drags himself along waiting for the breakthrough, but, like all gamblers, oh no, he always falls back into that stubborn flaw. Ghost of the man of the past, he observes the ruins of a past not so distant, and knows he is destroyed, in bad shape, finding a solution leaves him sleepless and breathless. A heavy threat looms over him: to pay in cash, or with pieces of his body. He thus finds himself in the balance, but there is no trace of an alternative. When he is approached by an elegant man, who hands him an inviting card, he decides to accept that captivating challenge. Yes, again a match, this time unknown, but it's difficult to refuse, for those who in the final can't help but burn. The man thus finds himself caged with the other competitors, trying to pass the tests amidst fatigue and hardship. Squid game, reaches peaks of exaggerated wickedness and perfidy, and itRead all
Remember Nintendo with Mario Bros, or Sega with Sonic? Well, my friends and I subscribed to Netflix just for Squid Game :) apart from the "commercial" product, this is a series that must be seen, even if only for the innovative cinematographic language compared to canonical products; a bit like a Last Von Trier title: you have to watch it even if you don't like it! rating: 10/10Read all
Hundreds of cash-strapped players accept a strange invitation to compete in children's games—with high stakes. But, a tempting prize awaits the victor.