Review of The Lobster (2015) by Ritch F — 05 Mar 2017
Disputing which genre The Lobster falls under is the most interesting aspect of it. If you don't find a partner within 45 days, you become transformed into an animal of your choosing. On the surface, the premise is absurd and most of the movie comes off in the same way.
The monotone dialogue and bleak scenery are metaphors for how modern dating is largely based on technology and texting, which can oftentimes feel void of all emotion and chemistry. The film is so bleak and depressing that it oftentimes feels like a strange nightmare.
The delivery of the dialogue is supposed to be considered comedy, but it rarely ever rises above mildly humorous. It undoubtedly encourages you to compare your own views on relationships with the social undertones it presents to the audience, but The Lobster runs low on entertainment value.
It's one of those films that's part of the curriculum of a college level English course that isn't meant to entertain you, but to educate you.
This review of The Lobster (2015) was written by Ritch F on 05 Mar 2017.
The Lobster has generally received positive reviews.
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