In the early 18th century, England is at war with the French. Nevertheless, duck racing and pineapple eating are thriving. A frail Queen Anne occupies the throne, and her close friend Lady Sarah governs the country in her stead while tending to Anne's ill health and mercurial temper. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah. Sarah takes Abigail under her wing, and Abigail sees a chance to return to her aristocratic roots.
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Cast: Olivia Colman, Emma Stone, Rachel Weisz, Nicholas Hoult, Joe Alwyn, James Smith, Mark Gatiss
Release Date: November 23, 2018
Genres: Biography, Comedy, Drama
Rated R for strong sexual content, nudity and language.
Runtime: 1h 59 min
Review:
At some point during Yorgos Lanthimos cynically funny film, you might get the sensation that you are watching a mash up of Stanley Kubrick’s Barry Lyndon and Milo Foreman’s Amadeus. That’s hardly a bad thing but as the film moves on its genuinely funny script and biting wit take hold, carried ably by the top notch cast. The three leads share the sort of chemistry that’s rare to find. It’s instantly recognizable and they make you care about these fairly terrible human beings. Olivia Colman, Emma Stone and Rachel Weisz are all in top form with each being given multiple moments to shine. It’d be criminal not to mention Nicholas Hoult who finds a way to standout in supporting role. The Favourite is truly a fun ride through and through filled with top notch performance and stellar camera work that’s sure to be iconic as the film ages.
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