The Favourite Reviews

8.3 - Not my favo(u)rite Lanthimos work but still a wildly good time. It’s maybe his most accessible I’ve seen, but still has his unique flourishes all over, especially in how it was shot. Phenomenal acting from all 3 leads, plus top notch prod design, costumes, & screenplay.

The script is out of this world, like a tarantino movie set in the 1700’s. The camera work is crazy in the best way possible. And then add to that immaculate acting. It’s simply a masterpiece.

The most interesting proposal of The Favourite is the change of socially imposed roles regarding gender, here these canonical mandates are transgressed and inverted. While the men flirt and use makeup, the women have the real power.

Still not sure what the plot of this movie is, but has its moments. Also something I wouldn’t usually watch

It’s like watching a pawn promotion in play. Yorgos best work imo.

One of the most interesting period pieces I’ve ever seen. Elaborate, elegant costumes galore. Secret lesbian affairs. Temper tantrums. Betrayal. Disease. Deceit. What a lovely film.

Top 3 best movies of Yorgos. I was late for Nicholas Hoult Oscar campaign. Olivia Colman, Emma Stone & Rachel Weisz nailed it 🙌🏻

i dont know what the fuck happened in that last scene but i loooved the movie overall. it was everythin i needed it to be, excluding the cringe feeling of watching olivia coleman doing anything remotely sexual. i was devastated by the end but it really had comfort movie potential

This movie took awhile to get going for me and I wasn’t sure how I felt for awhile. But once it got going I enjoyed and felt sad through a lot of it.

It’s sad to see the relationships of the lead women unfold as you can feel the frailty & desperation of their circumstances but this in turn leads to fun schemes to watch, making it a unique story in monarchical politics. Paranoid camera shots & darkly comic moments are fun too.

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I loved it so much it has definitely become a favourite. Emma stone, Rachel Weisz & Olivia Coleman were captivating throughout and I loved their dynamics & found their positions of gender roles fascinating throughout. Will be watching more of Lanthimos for sure !

Love love love🤌🏽

EMMMA STONEEEE

oh queen anne :(

everything about this movie was just fantastic the score, the cinematography, the relationships, the wardrobe. Like I’m gagged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Incredible. It’s visually stunning (from the sets, cinematography and costumes), masterful performances and a great cast. Really funny and captivating with a great script exploring power dynamics. It’s a case where everything in a film is masterfully executed. Just sublime.

It took me almost 5 hours to get through this garbage

I liked a lot of the lines and the plot, but I really hated the setting and filming of this movie. Probably good in the eyes of a filmbro but it just annoyed me. I do love Emma stones acting and the ending was interesting. Still didn’t truly care for any of the characters

Well this was something..

I watch this movie with a different idea and it surprise me! I love it! Really good, funny and dark at the same time. I really recommend this one.