Lanthimos' Best

Rating: 8/10 (7 September 2019)

A movie as stylish as any of the director's features, the film is not for everyone, although it definitely ranks as the best movie by the director. With great and creative photography and framing, that somehow feels both period accurate and completely contemporary at the same time. The story is entertaining and trots along at a brisk pace, with very little filler. The acting is great as expected, much more humanistic and relaistic as opposed to the typical detached deliveries that make some of Lanthimos' films so hermetic. With strong performances from both the main cast and the side characters, it's definitely a big recommendation for any gilm lover.
The biggest disappointment is that ultimately it seems to have less to say than it thinks it has, so even as the end credits roll, you're left thinking what, if anything, did you actually get out of watching it?