The Lobster is a brilliantly written, directed and acted masterpiece of modern filmmaking in the realm of filmmakers from the past who are nearly forgotten in modern cinema these days, thats whats so great about this film. There is an existential and surreal aspect to it that makes it a breath of fresh air and the humor is right up my alley. Is that a good enough answer for you? Ive seen dogtooth and alps, i know Lanthimos. I was anticipating this film for a long time and i loved it. Sorry I'm voicing my opinion on someones ignorant thread who hasn't even seen the film.
Do you know who Bunuel, Antonioni, Lynch, Kubrick are ? their influences can be seen all over this film and no, those aren't considered some of the best directors of all time for no reason. So when i see a new film paying homage to some of the filmmakers i love, of course I'm going to lash back at some idiot.
And yea, the neon demon was a real film, as was wiener dog and the lobster. They were made for the purpose of making a statement on something and not just solely to make a profit.
Todd Solondz is a genius and the neon demon was one of the best theater going experiences I've had this year next to the lobster.
Do you understand the difference between a film and a movie??
and do you even know of the names Fellini, Cassavettes, Rossellini, Bergman, Zulawski, Jodorowsky. if not please do not even bother responding to this post cause you obviously know nothing about film or filmmaking.
and were are these ton of movies that demonstrate that fact i said?, i mentioned 3 and we need films like these so everyone else who isn't a robot and in denial about humanity and this country being a complete disgrace don't feel crazy. everything else is some lame super hero movie, some pc bs or some lame comedy or family movie. i mean look at whats playing right now, jason bourne, star trek, jungle book still, bad moms, petes dragon, suicide squad LMFAO.
btw anyone who rates clockwork orange a 1 is clearly delusional ξ
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ExplorerDS6789
8 years ago
If you like weird, creepy, abstract movies about how morally bankrupt and mentally unstable our society is, then that's your prerogative. Enjoy yourself. I personally just don't see why you would commit something to film that you'd see if you took too much crystal meth. I have nothing against the cinematic masters you mentioned and I am aware they are innovative and film is their passion. I do respect people who have an appreciation for the craft, respect for their audience, and don't do it all JUST for a paycheck. Having said that, their work is just too weird for me to get into. But that's just ME.
Sure, the movies today are repetitive with too damn many remakes. And I think there are plenty of actors, writers and directors who should not be in show business.
But there are just some films that belong in arthouse galleries and not public cinemas.
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mulholland_empire
8 years ago
I understand, diff strokes for diff folks. you still haven't seen the film tho, so your opinion on what they committed to celluloid is still completely invalid until then. But personally i don't see the point in committing something to film that looks like a giant video game like almost everything that plays in the public cinemas today, 2 me that sounds like something you'd commit to film all tweaked out on crystal meth. But thats just ME.
So I'm def going to have to disagree with you about certain films only belonging in certain theaters. How will it give the small crowd of ppl who might actually enjoy the film, but have not really heard much about it until they see it playing at the theater by the mall see it. my point is, it gives films like the lobster a better chance at reaching those ppl than the ones who know about it already and know it will play at the arthouse by them. A24 is lucky enough to be able to do that with some of their releases since they just won 3 oscars the beginning of this year. Arthouse cinemas are very few and far between these days unless you live in nyc or la. The closest one to me is about 45 mins away, so i was ecstatic when i realized i only had to drive about 15-20 mins to see it at the mall.
Same theater played the neon demon about 2-3 weeks after it premiered at cannes. So ill take all the arthouse films i can get at my public theater any day, any time as opposed to driving more than half the distance id have to.
At least you can admit our society is bankrupt and mentally unstable.
And if you couldn't tell by now, i do enjoy these films, immensely!!!
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