“…as if a mid-century work of Italian neorealism took a nap in a field and had a dream.”

“…suggests that in everyday domestic chores, strange and beautiful miracles are being performed.”

“…definitely goes after your heartstrings, yet earns any tears it gets.”

“It’s easy to say that The Favourite is Lanthimos’ Barry Lyndon, but it’s also accurate.”

“…at least the songs are the real deal.”

“…a mysterious character study that grows into a somber, generational portrait.”

“…works as a consideration of corruption on a larger, societal scale.”

“…chronicles the dissolution of a marriage from a particular, stunned vantage point.”

“…immensely sad, the story of a woman who deep down desires companionship but just isn’t wired to accept it.”

“…looks at life’s challenges with an unblinking eye that occasionally sneaks in a wink.”