Dark and Fun.. tad too self important

Rating: 7/10 (7 February 2019)

The Favourite's premise is too familiar to surprise us. However, it is always fun to watch women show the depth of their character and unbounded shrewdness in an archaic setting. Kudos to Yorgos Lanthimos on delivering a darkly entertaining story about power and it's twisted influence on human beings. It is made particularly enjoyable by the enthralling performance of the three lead actors. Olivia Colman's portrayal of Queen Anne is riveting. She flawlessly executes the role of a bitter queen pushed to circumstances and responsibilities for which she hadn't prepared. The cinematography fits perfectly the mood of the movie and helps the accentuate the emotions of those on screen. However, the film is not without flaw. The pacing seems uneven at places. The script in places does not seem to serve it's own purpose. I did not love the ending. The last 15 min seems wholly unimportant. But the final shot is powerful and something to hold out for. All in all, I had fun watching the movie and would recommend it.