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Kinds of Kindness
2024 164 min Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America R 18+
★6.7
Drama, Comedy
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
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Description
A triptych fable following a man without choice who tries to take control of his own life; a policeman who is alarmed that his wife who was missing-at-sea has returned and seems a different person; and a woman determined to find a specific someone with a special ability, who is destined to become a prodigious spiritual leader.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$5.04M
Worldwide:
$16.4M
Starring
Emma Stone
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Jesse Plemons
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Willem Dafoe
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Awards
Cannes Film Festival 2024
— Best Actor
Golden Globe 2025
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Cannes Film Festival 2024
— Palme d'Or
Key opinion
Lanthimos's surreal anthology explores themes of human dependency and toxic relationships through three interconnected stories. While the film is praised for its powerhouse ensemble and striking visuals, its unconventional structure and long runtime prove polarizing for many viewers.
| Acting | The recurring ensemble, particularly Plemons and Dafoe, delivers standout performances that anchor the film's bizarre scenarios. | |
| Theme | The film offers significant thematic depth by examining the complex nature of human dependency and the search for external validation. | |
| Cinematography | The cinematography employs striking, god-eye shots to create a visual atmosphere that balances beauty with bleakness. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided between those who appreciate its coherent satirical structure and those who find the three stories disjointed and perplexing. | |
| Pacing | The nearly three-hour runtime is viewed as either an immersive experience or a tedious and exhausting ordeal. |