Review of Okja

Okja (2017)
7/10
Eco Animal
27 February 2018
When this was released on Netflix the hype was big. So is it worth it? I'd say yes, but it is not a movie that could be considered a popcorn movie. It actually dares to challenge views and it does shed a bad light on the meat industry, on society and Industrial nations in general. You may think that it is a bit thick at times and you may also feel that it is a bit too violent at times too (or dark for that matter), but that's how the movie works.

The pacing works, even if for some it may be too slow. The acting is really good and there is quite some talent at hand. Even in the smallest roles and even in the most cliche filled ones (see Jake Gyllenhall). If those things are something that you don't mind (much), the movie magic will get to you and you will have a "good time" (as much as it is possible, with the hanging message pounding on you). But if you have at least a little bit of love for animals, you will find somethng here for you
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