The Lobster (2015) - Feb 2016

[rapta]

Pre-order: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B018IJWE94

Due February 8th, 2016 from Spirit Entertainment.

Great news! Was worried this wouldn't get a Blu-ray release in the UK, coming from Spirit Entertainment, but since it did so well at the Box Office (it was in the Top 10 for 2-3 weeks) I guess they thought it was worth it.

One of the best films of the year and looking forward to revisiting it!

[rossbirks]

Fantastic! For some reason I assumed Curzon/Artificial Eye would be handling the release but apparently not. Look forward to picking this up.

[rapta]

Picturehouse Entertainment (i.e. Picturehouse Cinemas' distribution arm) handled the theatrical release, so I was wondering who they might release it on home video through - in the past they used Revolver Entertainment (Cave of Forgotten Dreams, The Imposter), 4dvd (The Stone Roses: Made of Stone, A Field in England, Blue Ruin, 20,000 Days on Earth), and now it seems they're releasing through Spirit Entertainment.

I can't really find out who Spirit are...I was going to contact them to ask if The Lobster would be released on Blu-ray, since they had released a few Blu-rays before (this is what they've released to date). Glad I don't have to do that now!

But yeah, I'm just glad we're seeing it on Blu-ray rather than just DVD. It's a lovely looking film so it would be appreciated in high definition!

[Foggy]

I was also worrying about a potential DVD only release, adored the film and I think it will only get stronger. Was the year's best until I saw Carol earlier today.

[IanSchultz23]

Originally Posted by rapta

I can't really find out who Spirit are...I was going to contact them to ask if The Lobster would be released on Blu-ray, since they had released a few Blu-rays before (this is what they've released to date). Glad I don't have to do that now!

But yeah, I'm just glad we're seeing it on Blu-ray rather than just DVD. It's a lovely looking film so it would be appreciated in high definition!

Can somebody pm me a press contact if somebody has one?

[Buddy Ackerman]

Definitely one of the best of the year - saw it twice in the cinema and can't wait to see it again. Some fantastic scenes and a great script and the performances are brilliant - not easy to pull off given the stylised dialogue and delivery. Farrell is obviously great but Seydoux and Colman are stand outs as well.

[figrin_dan]

The first half was the funniest film I've seen in years but it kind of drifted later. Looking forward to a second watch.

[CelestialAgent]

My mum said she hated it, which means it will probably be one of my favourite films.

[Persona]

Missed it at cinema's but will be buying on the day, looks great. Dogtooth was also brilliant.

[nametag]

Originally Posted by figrin_dan

The first half was the funniest film I've seen in years but it kind of drifted later. Looking forward to a second watch.

Totally agree, but I'm keen to give it a re-watch.

[P-Rock]

This was really weird, like 'Under The Skin' weird. So if you like that movie than you'll probably like this one too.

[indy7solo]

Saw and loved this when I was over there this past November, any idea if Spirit Entertianment releases are region free?

Will definitely import.

[CelestialAgent]

Any word on extras?

[BAKA]

Behind the scenes featurette and Theatrical Trailer according to the back of the slip.

[CelestialAgent]

Originally Posted by BAKA

Behind the scenes featurette and Theatrical Trailer according to the back of the slip.

Might just stream it then.

[Pizzamorg]

I thought this was awful, I have to say. What was with the overwritten dialogue and stilted performances? Like the concept deserves at least a single point, it's pretty wild, but I don't understand how you can compare this pretentious nonsense to the likes of Under the Skin. This was more like a Mighty Boosh sketch.

[TheRingshifter]

Originally Posted by Pizzamorg

I thought this was awful, I have to say. What was with the overwritten dialogue and stilted performances? Like the concept deserves at least a single point, it's pretty wild, but I don't understand how you can compare this pretentious nonsense to the likes of Under the Skin. This was more like a Mighty Boosh sketch.

It's not supposed to be a realistic film... it's a pretty contrived allegory, really. And I kind of love that. I like that it's just a completely ridiculous concept - I found the film extremely funny.

And what's wrong with the Mighty Boosh?

[Pizzamorg]

Originally Posted by TheRingshifter

It's not supposed to be a realistic film... it's a pretty contrived allegory, really. And I kind of love that. I like that it's just a completely ridiculous concept - I found the film extremely funny.

And what's wrong with the Mighty Boosh?

Nothing, I love Mighty Boosh.

I just mean that Under the Skin felt like a legitimate movie, this felt like a screwball sketch only no one seemed to be in on the joke.

[rapta]

Huh? The entire cast seemed to be 'in on the joke'. If you watch Lanthimos' previous work, he's kinda been building up to something like this...getting more and more playful, dry, and farcical. The addition of some talented English-speaking actors - not to mention the chance to shoot in Ireland - was the icing on the cake this time around!

In tone, I felt this was somewhere between Roy Andersson's A Pigeon Sat on a Branch Reflecting on Existence and Steve Oram's Aaaaaaaah!, but I much preferred it to both of those films (personally speaking). Colin Farrell's best work since In Bruges, and possibly my favourite appearance by Rachel Weisz in anything. The rest of the cast are great too, but those two lead the pack.

[Leonidas King]

The first half was going so well that I was legitimately loving this film with its bizareness and imaginative concept. Then the second half completely lost me and made me loose all developed interest. 3/5 I'd rate it.