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Plot Summary
A wealthy family isolates themselves in their compound, creating a series of elaborate rules and games to protect their three children from the perceived dangers of the outside world. As the children mature, their reality becomes increasingly warped, leading to disturbing psychological and physical consequences.
Critical Reception
The Lobster was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its unique premise, dark humor, and Lanthimos's distinctive directorial style. While some found its themes challenging, it was largely recognized as a significant and thought-provoking work.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its distinctive directorial voice and unsettling atmosphere.
- Commended for its sharp, absurdist humor and exploration of societal norms.
- Noted for its challenging and sometimes polarizing narrative structure.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's originality and thought-provoking themes, though some found it to be disturbing or difficult to follow.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, deadpan delivery style of the actors in "Kynodontas" became a hallmark of Yorgos Lanthimos's early work and was further developed in his subsequent films.
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