Review of The Favourite (2018) by Giovanni I — 07 Jan 2019

Exquisite artistic take on female relationships and game of power, control.

This review of The Favourite (2018) was written by Giovanni I on 07 Jan 2019.

The Favourite has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Srpepe (174) on 24 Feb 2019

Una película muy buena, muy bien filmada con gran escenografía y actuaciones asombrosas. La historia también es muy buena…

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By Panchogul (602) on 09 Mar 2019

La Favorita resultó ser mejor de lo que esperaba, excelente vestuario, un guión sofisticado, un muy pulido trabajo cinematográfico, actuaciones…

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By Markini (27) on 22 Feb 2019

The dark dramedy does a great job at revealing a relatively unknown time in British History…

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By Rockytopthad (3) on 22 Jan 2023

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By Joecool (136) on 10 Mar 2019

Great costumes and acting, but basically a fairly gross movie about social scheming if about anything at all, made only for the purpose of…

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By Pijgogo (9) on 04 Aug 2020

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By Lucasts (22) on 23 Sep 2019

Early 18th century. England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving…

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By Vitor007 (62) on 23 Feb 2019

The film brings a beautiful adaptation of scenery, with makeup and costumes very well directed…

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By Legitsalt (67) on 03 May 2020

Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) is an excellent Greek director and is making some of the most provocative and well-oiled films today…

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By Ajgo85 (16) on 27 Feb 2019

“Favour is a breeze that shifts direction all the time.” At first glance The Favourite might seem to be just another British costume drama…

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