Watch it twice

Rating: 9/10 (24 February 2019)

I am generally frustrated when I have to buy a movie on-demand in order to watch it prior to the Oscars. There's (I believe) a 90 day gap between cinema & other releases, w/an intial release gap during which the DVD/digital version can only be purchased. As an Oscar afficianado, that's how I wound up owning, rather than renting, The Favourite.
We were unimpressed during our first viewing. It was so different than what we expected. After reading professional reviews, I decided to watch it again. By then, the "what the H is this?" had worn off & I really enjoyed the film. I recommend other viewers do the same. It's a great film, very witty and entertaining, once expectations change.