Dumpling
Dumpling

Movie spotlight

Dumpling

2011
Movie
15 min
English

An ex-boxer desperate to connect with his only son gives him a gift on his 21st birthday that will change their lives forever.

Insights

IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users68%
Director: Jee-woon KimGenres: Horror, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A wealthy woman is desperate to have a child and enlists the help of a former prostitute who has developed a legendary, and gruesome, method of preserving youth and virility. The process involves consuming dumplings made from human fetuses, leading to a descent into darkness and moral compromise.

Critical Reception

Dumpling received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for its disturbing premise and daring visual style. While some critics found its shock value to be gratuitous, many acknowledged its effectiveness as a visceral horror experience and a commentary on societal obsessions with youth and beauty. The film's graphic nature and controversial subject matter were frequently highlighted in discussions.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its bold and grotesque concept.

  • Criticized for its excessive gore and potentially exploitative themes.

  • Noted for its strong performances and unsettling atmosphere.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be disturbing and thought-provoking, with many appreciating its originality and willingness to push boundaries. However, some reviewers expressed that the graphic content was too much for them, leading to a division in opinion regarding its overall enjoyability.

Fun Fact

The film is a segment of the anthology film 'Three... Extremes' (2004), but was later expanded into a full-length feature film in 2006.

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