Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness

Triangle of Sadness

2022Movie147 minEnglish

A celebrity model couple are invited on a luxury cruise for the uber-rich, helmed by an unhinged, alcoholic captain. What first appears Instagrammable ends catastrophically, leaving the survivors stranded on a desert island in a struggle of hierarchy.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users74%
Director: Ruben ÖstlundGenres: Comedy, Drama, Satire

Plot Summary

A celebrity model couple, Carl and Yaya, embark on a luxury cruise with an eccentric group of super-rich individuals. Initially, the trip seems idyllic, but a storm hits, leaving the survivors stranded on a deserted island. Suddenly, the social hierarchy is turned upside down as the only person with survival skills is a cleaning lady from the ship.

Critical Reception

Triangle of Sadness received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its biting satire and outrageous humor. However, some found its lengthy runtime and at times heavy-handed social commentary to be a drawback. The film was a commercial success, particularly given its arthouse nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its sharp, ambitious satire of capitalism and beauty standards.
  • Commended for its bold and often hilarious exploration of social hierarchies.
  • Criticized by some for its length and occasionally unsubtle messaging.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's satirical edge and its willingness to provoke thought about class and consumerism. Many enjoyed the dark humor and memorable characters, though a segment of viewers felt the film was too long or repetitive in its points.

Awards & Accolades

Palme d'Or at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival, nominated for three Academy Awards including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Ruben Östlund, financed the production through a crowdfunding campaign where viewers could invest in the film in exchange for a small profit if it was successful, alongside perks like appearing as an extra.

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Hossein

Hossein

This is a wacky, weird and fun movie. The first hour is slow, but after that everything changes for the better. If you liked Swiss Army Man, you're going to like this movie too.
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** Writer / director Ruben Östlund‘s wickedly sharp black comedy “Triangle of Sadness” offers a biting satire of everything from gender roles, capitalist society, corruption of power, modern ma...
tensharpe

tensharpe

A social media and extremely influential power couple, Carl ( Harris Dickinson ) and Yaya ( Charlbi Dean Kriek ) are invited on board a private luxury super boat in a bid to promote the experience to their followers. The boat has a number o...
badelf

badelf

Not much character development or story really, BUT ... the Captain's dinner is classic.
jw

jw

sketched, never completed Looks like the director/writer had some notes, and didn't get around to write a complete script. So the movie starts out very promising, but then gradually runs out of ideas, until the last half is just ticking ...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

I did quite enjoy this, but it's far too long and I found that the funniest bits had all already been seen in the trails! Initially, it centres around the fairly tempestuous relationship between models "Carl" (Harris Dickinson) and "Yaya" (...