Absurd comedy – that, in spite of its strange premise, is original and, at times, startlingly funny!
Acclaimed, award-winning Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos makes his English-language debut with this commentary on relationships, love – even ingrained social norms of ‘coupledom’ and social control.
Choosing to turn into a lobster rather than the more common dog should he not find love in 45 days sets Colin Farrell (In Bruges, Horrible Bosses) apart from the rest. But then he does not have a shared characteristic that leads to love, such as frequent nose bleeds (Ben Whishaw – Skyfall, Perfume – and Jessica Barden).
Flat, deadpan delivery and limited emotional range adds to the disconcerting oddness of The Lobster.
Nominated for 1 Oscar in 2017 (original screenplay).
Rating: 65%
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos (Alps, Dogtooth)
Writer: Yorgos Lanthimos (Alps, Dogtooth), Efthimis Filippou (Alps, Dogtooth)
Main cast: Colin Farrell (In Bruges, Horrible Bosses), Ben Whishaw (Skyfall, Perfume), Rachel Weisz (The Constant Gardener, The Fountain), Olivia Colman (Tyrannosaur, The Iron Lady), Jessica Barden (Hanna, Far From the Madding Crowd)
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