Review of The Favourite (2018) by Brent_Marchant — 01 Dec 2018
A wickedly dark, smug period piece comedy that's sure to leave viewers routinely agasp at its outrageous humor, which marvelously mixes understatement with in-your-face bawdiness. The trio of protagonists brilliantly portrayed by Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz never disappoint, with each at the top of their game.
The film's smartly written script is crisp and snappy throughout, even if it takes liberties with history and occasionally falls back on director Yorgos Lanthimos's signature penchant for needless ambiguity.
Not everyone will go for this one, but if you can imagine a mix of the catiest moments from "Dynasty" dressed up in 18th Century trappings, you've got an idea what "The Favourite" is all about.
This review of The Favourite (2018) was written by Brent_Marchant on 01 Dec 2018.
The Favourite has generally received very positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
