A Masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (11 March 2019)

Yorgos Lanthimos's unique directing makes it a film that you either love or hate. For me, I loved it! It is eccentric, humorous, entertaining, dark and tragic. It keeps you on your toes.
Great performances from all the cast but Rachel Weisz and Olivia Coleman stood out for me. You find yourself changing the leading lady you root for throughout the film due to the tonal shifts.Their characters are well crafted and complex.
The writing is full of wit and the pacing is good. The score is memorable and is used to build suspense when appropriate. The use of wide angled shots in many scenes is unconventional but appropriate.
I thought the ending scene was uncanny and shone light on the human condition.
Definitely requires multiple viewings. Truly a masterpiece!