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The Lobster.
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ThatStupidLion
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It was okay
I took it as a part of the fact that society had become so legislated that people had lost the ability to emote well.
talisayNon
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had high hopes for it.
but it wasn't good.
but it wasn't good.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Edit wrong thread lol
DizzyCaffeine
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Might be the weirdest film I've seen at the theater. I'm not quite sure what to think of it just yet, but it was interesting.
distantmantra
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For those who have seen it: Just how
brutal is the violence near the end of the film? Ever since our kid was born my wife doesn't handle violence as well as she used to.
Saw it last night. Definitely enjoyed it, but had some issues. Here's my review:
A fascinating future is showcased in The Lobster. A land full of baleful polymorphs and necessary couples. Yorgos Lanthimos' world of the City and the Hotel is endlessly intriguing and ridiculously creative. The humor embedded within this world is provocative and amusing in a very dry manner. Sadly though, the film is hopelessly in love with its world, rather than the characters, and Colin Farrell's David, our gateway to the world, is rather bland. He is completely passive, serving more as a tour guide than a character, until the final third of the movie, when he finally gets some light agency. Likewise, the other characters, although amusing, exist solely as plot devices or representatives of the wacky world. Yet, the world is so enthralling and imaginative that marking these as major slights seems unfair to the overall experience. The Lobster is an amusing world wrapped up in an okay film, but yet, this is one world definitely worth exploring for a bit.
A fascinating future is showcased in The Lobster. A land full of baleful polymorphs and necessary couples. Yorgos Lanthimos' world of the City and the Hotel is endlessly intriguing and ridiculously creative. The humor embedded within this world is provocative and amusing in a very dry manner. Sadly though, the film is hopelessly in love with its world, rather than the characters, and Colin Farrell's David, our gateway to the world, is rather bland. He is completely passive, serving more as a tour guide than a character, until the final third of the movie, when he finally gets some light agency. Likewise, the other characters, although amusing, exist solely as plot devices or representatives of the wacky world. Yet, the world is so enthralling and imaginative that marking these as major slights seems unfair to the overall experience. The Lobster is an amusing world wrapped up in an okay film, but yet, this is one world definitely worth exploring for a bit.
Byakuya769
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The end's not that bad, earlier parts are worse. My wife is the same way post children as well, I've never read anything on that--but I wonder if something biochemically actually cause that. I'm probably a bit more sentimental myself.
DizzyCaffeine
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Hard to say. There's not much violence, but when it's shown, it's very shocking. The worst part
is a shot of a dog that's been kicked to death
DizzyCaffeine
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I'm not sure why they still had rules. Probably a metaphor on how single people still follow certain customs and rituals...or something. But I think they went to the city to get supplies. David went on the yacht to reveal that the guy with the limp was faking nosebleeds so that the couple would breakup and become loners. Same reason why the leader gave the hotel manager an unloaded gun to shoot his wife.
distantmantra
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Ok, not just the end but the film in general. How did she take it?
NealMcCauley
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It was good, equal parts funny and devastating. Came across as a bit critical of how much emphasis society puts on relationships while also saying some people are loners for a reason. Guess it had its cake and ate it too. I loved how many animals wandered into the frame in the second half.
My thoughts on the ending:
My thoughts on the ending:
He choked on the paper towels.
brianjones
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SatoAilDarko
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Wasn't really interested in this until I read it's from the guy who did Dogtooth. Will definitely check out.
possiblyphil
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First half was great, after the plot shift it really suffered
Muskieratboi
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Does anyone get turned into an animal in the movie?
Can the process just turn someone into a half animal beast?
I'll take Werewolf for $5000, Alex.
/typicalfurryresponse
Can the process just turn someone into a half animal beast?
I'll take Werewolf for $5000, Alex.
/typicalfurryresponse
Byakuya769
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One scene she just looked away and told me to let her know when it was over. A lot of cringing throughout. On balance, I think she still liked it because itactially invokes discussion on the subject.
Let myself settle on some thoughts for a few days.
Really great film, the deadpan performances really sold a lot of the humor, while also giving a dark undertone to the reality this world presents. You have to wonder how this world came to be, it's quite interesting.
Some pretty brutal scenes as well, visually and audibly.
Overall though, I really didn't know what to expect before going in. It's definitely a weird film but that's why I loved it.
Really great film, the deadpan performances really sold a lot of the humor, while also giving a dark undertone to the reality this world presents. You have to wonder how this world came to be, it's quite interesting.
Some pretty brutal scenes as well, visually and audibly.
Overall though, I really didn't know what to expect before going in. It's definitely a weird film but that's why I loved it.
Annoying Old Party Man
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Yes - and it is also a metaphor on how people today are unable to reach out, it's a physical take on the stifle behavior of people in today's society.
I had a long talk with my gf when we first saw the movie. We find it an excellent film (and as a Greek I am very proud of Lanthimos), but we both thought that it is time for him to experiment with different styles or genres, otherwise he might become slightly stereotyped. Not that this is too bad, mind you.
TheRedSnifit
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Yes they did.
RastaMentality
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Fandango reviews have a lot of people saying people walked out of their theater. Did that happens for anyone here?
brianjones
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wouldn't really surprise me if people don't know what they're getting into
idk ppl are weird
I really didn't like it. I get how it's supposed to be comedy, but I think they play it a little too straight.
It was supposed to be "the fuck is this?!" funny, right?
I interpreted it as
It was supposed to be "the fuck is this?!" funny, right?
I interpreted it as
the loners being representations of people who hate hanging out with couples when they're single.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
Looking at the box office thread, I'm kind of shocked that this movie has made $6mil+. It must be getting great word of mouth, very good news.
Just finished watching it and that didn't enter my mind but that totally makes sense and is hilarious.
Anyway, I loved the movie. Laughed out loud multiple times and really enjoyed the entire metaphor. It would make a good double feature with Her.
mhayes86
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I saw it a couple weeks ago and enjoyed it, but I think it's one of those movies that even though I enjoyed it, I don't really have the desire to watch it again. The trailers gave me the impression that it would be a like a quirky Wes Anderson film, but it was actually pretty dark.
Bumblebeetuna
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Just saw this. I thought it was a good movie. It kind of fell apart towards the end for me. I loved the dry tone of the film though, I've been told I have a very dry sense of humor.
My wife fucking hated it with a passion. She said it's very "Best In Show-ish", but she was mistaken and meant very "I Heart Huckabees-ish", as that was the first movie we watched together at my recommendation. She still loses this battle though because she bought Cool World thinking it would be an awesome movie we could watch together.
Man, I loved when Colin was with that heartless woman and being all mean.
. Good stuff.
My wife fucking hated it with a passion. She said it's very "Best In Show-ish", but she was mistaken and meant very "I Heart Huckabees-ish", as that was the first movie we watched together at my recommendation. She still loses this battle though because she bought Cool World thinking it would be an awesome movie we could watch together.
Man, I loved when Colin was with that heartless woman and being all mean.
Kicking the girl in the chin and then telling her "hey I did you a favor, now you have a limp like your Dad"
I would give it a B for effort. But there was something missing that pushed it into the really great level.
Ahaha
Colin's a fine comic actor. Try 'In Bruges' and 'Seven Psychopaths'.
the scene when they're dancing alone to techno in the woods had me dying.
Shake Appeal
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This film was one of the worst things I have ever seen in a theater. Almost walked out.
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
I had the exact same thought while I watched the ending - perfectly suitable way to end this film, on a dark joke.
Loved the animals too!
Edit: all together though I think the setting wasn't strong enough to sustain an entire film. As social satire it was good for a few jokes, and the acting and cinematography held it together, but as a story I can't say it was all that intriguing.
did you walk in on accident thinking it was a Marvel flick?
Pai Pai Master
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Damn sorry. Its definitely a divisive one.
I think if the sense of humor doesn't jive with the viewer it must be unbearable to watch. Very oppressive movie at times.
efyu_lemonardo
May I have a cookie?
Perhaps I should give it some more time to sink in and further ponder upon it, but currently it feels like it was a bit lacking in depth.
Shake Appeal
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Yeah, you got me, brah.
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