Following his wife’s departure, "David" (Colin Farrell) is sent to a high-end hotel with a peculiar condition: he has forty-five days to form a genuine connection with someone or face transformation into an animal—specifically, a crustacean of his choosing, complete with its reproductive capabilities and extended lifespan—and release into the wild. He’s not the only guest in this strangely impersonal place overseen b…

_The Lobster_ stands out as the most uncomfortable romance I’ve ever seen, yet surprisingly, it managed to resonate with me in unexpected ways. The story itself is strikingly original; the concept of transforming into an animal if one fails to find a partner felt bizarre and wonderful. Throughout the film, I sensed a pervasive darkness that kept me guessing, heightened by the unsettling orchestral score accompanying …

This marked Yorgos Lanthimos’ first movie made in English, and it proved to be quite humorous. A notable aspect was that the performers delivered their dialogue with a completely serious demeanor and without showing any emotion, which felt odd initially. The film's writing and direction demonstrated considerable cleverness and effectively emphasized the underlying ideas. It possessed an unusual and distinctive qua…

Watching this movie was a strange experience; I just concluded a self-imposed break from relationships that lasted twelve years, following some negative experiences early in the 2000s. It was captivating to observe a dystopian setting where being single was so negatively viewed that it had become illegal. I never imagined something like that could happen, but current trends toward extreme sensitivity and both religio…

This is yet another odd story about a future world. Coming from the director of the film 'Dogtooth,' which received an Academy Award nomination, those who know his previous work will likely appreciate this one. While not my favorite movie set in the future, it’s still just another dystopian narrative. It's a dark comedy and romance with a reasonable plot, solid acting, and generally provides enjoyable entertainmen…