From reading the comments on the page for this movie, I was pretty confused - a lot of people mentioned it being boring, not making sense, having to rewatch multiple times to understand, etc. But I had none of those problems?

I gave Svaha: The Sixth Finger a 9.5 for a multitude of reasons.

Story: Svaha dealt with complex issues regarding religion, faith and the problems with cults and the law within South Korea. It had plenty of twists to keep you engaged and thinking - even when I was guessing ahead I often ended up surprised. As someone with very little understanding of Buddhism, the way they presented the ideas of the religion were very understandable (often relating it to Christianity) and elevated the plot and its core messages.

Acting/cast: the actors carried the ideas of the story beautifully - each character was understandable and likable in their own way and it was hard not to feel sorry for them all at the end. The comedic lines felt like naturally delivered conversation and what may have been boring religious explanatory dialogue was conveyed in a manner which made you want to learn more.

Rewatch value: I gave this a 7.5 as I believe there are many things to pick up on with a second viewing. Plus, most of the shots are so beautiful that you want to see them again. For those struggling to understand the plot, it may also make a lot more sense the second time round.

Honestly, one of the only faults I recognized and hated was the use of ridiculous horror CG during one scene (the cement truck scene) - but that's nothing compared to the detailed, realistic special FX throughout the entire movie.

Overall this movie felt like a breath of fresh air to watch - it's rare that I've felt so highly engaged and involved since watching Parasite. I understand I may be a minority with this rating, but if you enjoy thought-provoking thrillers you may as well give it a shot.

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