This Irish narrative is nothing like I expected, and in a
good way. I thought it would be a lighthearted look at being homeless in
Ireland; maybe not completely lighthearted since homelessness is a very real
issue, but I didn't expect the film to delve too deeply into other topics. I
was completely wrong, and I'm glad I was.
dominate the film, such as homelessness and drug use, but others linger in the
background. Grief and loss are touched upon, as is having to overcome pride.
There's a hint of a romance, but that never overshadows the film. The
friendship and mentorship between the main characters, Fred and Cathal, are at
the forefront. And their relationship is amusing as it's not quite the typical
mentorship. And the two learn a lot from each other despite their age difference. The music in Parked is simple yet beautiful. Some of the filming techniques
also give the film a touch of unassumed elegance. Many of the
"serious" moments lack any background music, which gives those scenes
weighted importance. Another part of Parked
that I like is that no storyline is left unresolved. Some storylines aren't
truly resolved in the sense that I may want, but the filmmakers definitely make
sure that they provide some sort of closure to everything.
