The Lobster

“The Lobster” is, hands down, one of the most bizarre movies I have seen in a long time.  This isn’t necessarily a bad thing.  I have been intrigued ever since I first saw the trailer. The premise is that in a not too distant future,  people are not allowed to live in cities or towns unless they have a partner.  Single people are doomed to be surgically changed into an animal if they do not fall in love in forty-five days.  Colin Farrell, with an intriguing deadpan performance, is the man who wants to be changed into a lobster if he is unsuccessful in finding a true match.  If you enjoy watching films where you will never guess in a million years what will happen next, this is the movie for you. One of my favorite unsung actresses, Olivia Colman, gives a great performance as the manger of The Hotel whose husband may not be as devoted as he seems.  I also like the ending which is reminiscent of the movie “Inception” or the story “The lady or the Tiger”.  If you like simple plots, car chases, explosions, and a happy ending, stay AWAY from this movie.