IMDb plot summary: In early 18th century England, a frail Queen Anne occupies the throne and her close friend, Lady Sarah, governs the country in her stead. When a new servant, Abigail, arrives, her charm endears her to Sarah.
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Starring Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, and Nicholas Hoult.
Oh, this is so fascinating. I've seen two other Yorgos Lanthimos films (I really liked Killing of a Sacred Deer and didn't care for Dogtooth) and while on the surface this is a very straightforward narrative, his dark sense of humor and willingness to really delve into the more upsetting parts of humanity give this a very unique twist. All three main actresses are superb in their roles, but Olivia Colman is the strongest of them all -- her performance is stunning and unsettling and heartbreaking.
How it entered my Flickchart:
The Favourite > Peter Pan (1960)
The Favourite > Zodiac
The Favourite < Breaking Away
The Favourite < Kwaidan
The Favourite < The Invisible Man
The Favourite > The Body Snatcher
The Favourite > Reservoir Dogs
The Favourite < Galaxy Quest
The Favourite < Center Stage
The Favourite > The Ten Commandments (1956)
The Favourite > Contact
The Favourite > Shakespeare Behind Bars
Final spot: #648 out of 2890.
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