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YORGOS LANTHIMOS. YOU DID IT AGAIN. THIS WAS EVERYTHING IT SHOULD’VE BEEN, AND MORE. If you can’t already tell, I completely adored this and I want to watch it a million more times. It really does just hit differently, and I can’t really explain why. There’s just a certain energy that emits from it, and you can’t help but suck it up and want as much as possible. It’s got the Yorgos touch, and everything was just so compelling and beautifully pieced together. Apparently, this is an adaptation of ‘Save the Green Planet!’, a South Korean film from 2003. I haven’t seen it, so I don’t know how different this version is. However, this film is still wonderfully written, and even if it is an adaptation, it still reeks with uniqueness and originality. Really the only thing you need to know about the story is that it’s about two conspiracy theory loving guys who kidnap a CEO, thinking she’s an alien. That’s really all it’s about, but it goes deeper into relative themes like capitalism and the mental/emotional state of middle and poor class Americans. It’s existential and *almost* realistic, yet it’s very profound and has a strong sense of other worldliness. Well, maybe that’s because the whole thing is about aliens. You get what I mean. It was also pretty hilarious, while still having tons of eye opening moments that catch you off guard, and even make you feel gross. The main duo of Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons was riveting and both their performances are certainly Oscar worthy. They basically went back and forth on “who's giving the best performance”. Every conversation and moment they have together are just awesome. There’s really nothing either of them can’t do. Also, Aidan Delbis was really good too, and I hate that no one is talking about him. He’s so lovable and innocent, and completely holds his own, especially since he was acting alongside Stone and Plemons. The sound and score were phenomenal and exactly what you need from a Lanthimos film. Jerskin Fendrix just keeps outdoing himself. Every beat and every note adds some form of urgency or curiosity that drives everything forward. The visuals were all really pleasant, and despite a chunk of this being in Teddy’s house/basement, it’s still really pretty to look at. Every film should be shot in 35mm. Lastly, I thought the ending was EXTREMELY well done, and what bookends this thing as a borderline masterpiece. Just when you think everything starts to settle down, Yorgos pulls out one last trick and leaves you speechless. I love that man. Overall, this film is literally amazing, and one of the best of the decade. I would recommend it to all sci-fi/thriller fans. This film is officially Berry Approved, so please, please, please go see it in theaters!
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