The initial point to address concerns the title *Bugonia*, which signifies an ancient Greek ritual linked to bees emerging from deceased animals—a belief that sacrificing an ox would produce honeybees. This concept reflects the emergence of new life from decay, echoing our planet’s natural cycles (though, as noted, our world also relies on decomposition). Yorgos Lanthimos' *BUGONIA* marks his fourth collaboration …

I’m looking at Bugonia (2025) and Save the Green Planet (2003) together because I didn’t realize Bugonia was a remake until after I had already seen it. Generally speaking, I avoid remakes, particularly those from Hollywood, since they rarely live up to their source material. However, in this instance, both movies were outstanding. My understanding is that Jang Joon-hwan was initially slated to direct the remake b…

This is among Yorgos’s strongest works so far. I previously considered Jesse Plemons a fairly unremarkable performer; however, I am now developing a greater appreciation for his talent because he has recently surprised me with appearances in various films, successfully adjusting to quite distinct characters each time. It gets my full endorsement.

I enjoyed watching it. The intense scenes of violence and the slow unfolding of events can feel difficult or tedious at times, though ultimately they do encompass all aspects of the story.

The graphic violence felt justified by a flippant remark. The experience was certainly intense, perhaps even over-the-top, but those corporate characters were amusing! I chuckled at the final scene with their stylish clothes. I didn’t know anything about it going in, and that made it enjoyable. It featured some truly fascinating performers engaged in unusual activities. There's a reason to see this one; it stands …

I’m still reeling from that ending—you really have to see it to believe it. I can’t discuss the specifics because I wouldn’t want to give away any surprises, but it’s unlike anything else I’ve experienced in film. It's truly an exceptional work.

Believing that aliens from Andromeda are planning to invade Earth, relatives “Teddy” (Jesse Plemons) and “Don” (Aidan Delbis) come up with a scheme to get the alien leader to talk about how he will remove his secret agents from our planet. Their plan involves some medication, two pairs of stockings, and abducting “Michelle” (Emma Stone). She’s the successful CEO of a major tech company, and they're certain she holds …

*Bugonia 2025* gets underway with considerable potential, establishing an atmosphere of unsettling dread and exploring human feelings in a way that’s truly absorbing. For roughly the first two sections, it showcases how to build suspense gradually, thanks largely to a central performance that feels strikingly genuine and honest. The narrative about a solitary farmer's increasingly intense relationship with an unknown…

It can feel tough these days to tell what's real from something hidden, making you wonder if it even matters trying to spot the differences. You could just give up, or get so caught up in figuring things out that you start believing every idea is a secret plot, which would leave you on the fringes with no one taking you seriously. The reality probably lies somewhere between those two extremes, but how do we know what…

The film largely exists to showcase the noteworthy performances of Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, who bring considerable energy and appeal to their roles. While Yorgos Lanthimos’ signature visual aesthetic is present, and he manages a certain consistency in blending dark humor with unsettling moments, the way the story unfolds feels somewhat rambling and foreseeable, stopping it from having the depth of his earlier…