andrewroy-04316 The Lobster is a completely absurdist societal commentary on society's emphasis on monogamy and relationships. The first half's humor and exploration of Lanthimos' wildly creative premise is the movie's strength. The functioning of the hotel and how they encourage people to find partners as well as the animal aspect was amusing. The intentional lack of emotion and engagement with others was frustrating to watch - while I appreciate the symbolic nature of it, it took me out of the premise in which partnership was everything because it felt so unrealistic for them to act with no emotion. The second half also didn't feel strong and was less clever and active in plot. A point made repeatedly in the movie was how heavily relationships are based on shared interests or similarities, which just didn't ring very true or relevant to me. Farrell was good, and one of my favorite elements of the film (and a big reason why it's still an overall positive review) was the score - it was dramatic but simple and fit to the scenes very well. The boldness of ideas and themes were fun, but some of the relationship themes didn't quite land with me, and the second half and especially ending were disappointing, especially given the potential of the technical aspects and premise.

TheUniquePerception Very few films really entertain me, but The Lobster delivered so many unexpected laughs. My guess would be that you will enjoy this film if you march to your own tune. The film pokes fun at many of a structured society's rules, systems and expectations. The deadpan delivery was a nice surprise. It was almost as if the actors were acting like the public who are often a bit too rigid and dry for my taste. It is impressive that such a film attracted such a wide range of talented actors. I have to admit that I laughed out loud at several "inappropriate" moments. Colin Farrell seemed to be really stretching himself in this role. His performance delighted me as much as when Brad Pitt plays gritty crazy characters in Kalifonia or 12 Monkeys. The reason I appreciate such roles is that they appear, to me, to push an actor's ability to play something quite different than the majority of the roles they are cast in. To me, this demonstrates a higher level of ability. Although the film as a whole was dark and unusual, it certainly held my interest, got me thinking and provided several bursts of laughter. Well done to all who contributed the the creation of this work. You can be sure you have made great art when it evokes such a strong response from the audience.

okamiokami The lobster is possibly one of the worst movies ever made. The characters are thrown in a dystopian world where singles have 45 days to get back on track and find a soul mate or be transformed into animals. And it gets even worse. Inmates at the "coupling hotel", which is a mix between a lunatic asylum and the love boat, are forced to hunt each other with anaesthetic darts to prolong their stay at the hotel and get more chances to mate. Acting is pretty dreadful: Colin Farrel could not act to save his life, and apparently it was an "artistic" choice to make all characters behave like lobotomy patients. The hero does not get a better deal with the revolutionaries, singles that chose to live in the woods, and whose rules are even more stringent. In the end, if you have to choice between watching "the lobster" or doing anything else, including plucking your nose for two hours, please choose the latter.

tuco-ramires This movie is embarrassing for the people who have produced it. I can't believe these talented actors were part of this joke.