A pitch-dark satire on the contemporary relationship game.

Rating: 8/10 (28 October 2015)

If you've seen any of the previous films by Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos – such as the disturbing Dogtooth (2009) – you'll have some idea what to expect from this, his English-language debut. The delicious offbeat humour and high-concept weirdness of The Lobster's first act don't conceal the film's darker intentions. The threat of some sudden act of violence is never far away.
Watch out for familiar faces such as Ben Wishaw, John C Reilly, Ashley Jensen and Olivia Colman in the excellent supporting cast. And for a final scene which will leave you peering through your fingers in pure, disbelieving horror.
Would make an excellent double-bill with 'Her'.
Read more of my thoughts at filmblog.damaris.org/the-lobster