The Favourite - A 2018 Film Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos- Starring Emma Stone, Olivia Coleman and Rachel Weisz
Available on Netflix
Having recently completed my third viewing of Poor Things I was delighted to find on Netflix another movie directed by Yorgos Lanthimos starring Emma Stone, The Favourite.
The Favourite is set in early 18th century Great Britain. It follows the story of Queen Anne's frail health and her relationship with two women: her close friend Lady Sarah, who governs the country in her stead, and Abigail, a new servant who arrives at the court.
The set are marvelous, the male aristocrats are besieged fops, the Queen a bit mental, with some sex of various sorts happening. We see the brutal way servants were treated and the sycophantic based government of 18th century England as depicted by Yorgos Lanthimos.
The Favourite received critical acclaim for its acting, screenplay, direction, and visual style. It won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Actress for Olivia Colman, the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for Colman, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for Colman.
You've watched Poor Things three times?! Ok, I'll have to get to it sonner than I planned, evidently. lol This one has been on my list for ages, but I feel like I need to be in a certain mood for historical films...I have a feeling you're about to say "no, you don't, just watch these". heh
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