Rabbitholes

Rating: 9/10 (8 February 2019)

Here it is. The Favourite is probably Yorgos Lanthimos most well-crafted film yet.
Firstly, the 3 actresses were a blast to watch. Olivia Colman does an outsanding job and her performance really makes you understand her character. Rachel Weisz is tough, stiff, cold but caring. Emma Stone is a delight to watch once again. She is cunning like a fox (or should I say a rabbit), passionate , sexy and adds a lot to the movie.
The films looks exceptionally well. The natural lighting, the complex editing, the overall production and the costumes create a a mesmerizing feel and really put you at that time period. As for the fish-eye shots, I kind of liked them. They look incredible when movement is present, but some of them feel a little out of place. But, I like that he is actually trying new things.
The soundtrack... just perfect. It is intense and fits to the film dark, worrying tone.
Well, what about its story?
The Favourite is one the best screenplays ever written. The dialogues are sharp, the way in which the story is developed is so clever and the events that take place are so well thought. Its disturbing tone is apparent , but not as much as in his other films. Oh, and its lots of fun. Hilarious.
Its themes are also interestingly developed. It is open to interpretation like his other films and if I made something out of it it would be that power and fame don't give room for love and care. The queen is form the very start of the film weak and lonely, desperately searching for somebody to truly understand her pain. She lives in her palace with her "everythings", but is in lack of connection and sensitivity towards her. Rachel's character cares for her and loves her but the queen does not want that kind of love. And when Emma Stone's character pops out, the queen finds pleasure and love in a lie, a fake love. What is it better, to feel nice even if you know its all a lie or to always feel empty, but having to face the tragic truth? For me, its the second one, but you can make something different out of it.
Also, the rabbits play a huge role and are a key factor to understanding the film.
Overall, The Favourite is one of my favourites. I am Greek and I profound moved that a Greek director has made such excellent films. The Favourite is a haunting, dazzling labyrinth, a dark rabbithole in which you'll keep falling and falling... till you fall in mud.
And you know, mud stinks.
Great
9/10