Dogtooth

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Henri V @hvalmont Oct 5, 2026 The original Lanthimos nightmare, before the Oscars made him polite. A father raises his children inside a compound of lies so complete they can't name the world outside it. The acting is flat on purpose, the violence is casual, and the satire is so dry it cuts. This is where it all started - the deadpan dread, the domestic surrealism, the sense that the family unit is the strangest institution of all. Every parent should watch this. Not because it mirrors your family - because you're not sure it doesn't. Dogtooth doesn't ask for your sympathy. It dares you to look away. A masterpiece of controlled cruelty. See more A R @SKOLPRANO Jul 14, 2026 Weird/disturbing powerful message See more Jeffrey P @vanillavoodoo1 Jun 15, 2026 One of the more unique films one will see, with one of the worst endings. See more Andrew B @DrewPanda Jun 1, 2026 Tune in for the family drama, stay for the keyboard licking. See more Ben W @Username618 May 11, 2026 Right. So. I go to a mountain, to look down on the town, to gain perspective. And what is all that about or like. This... This was a bit like a young writer's work, in that both being refreshing and a bit stilted... Pushing through agenda past what your characters can do. However. I think it is meant as a some of allegory? a 1984? and all to build understanding, and to feel the pain young men might experience. Small pause. Some of it does sort of beg a question, and begin the mind wondering, on a path to psychiatric diagnosis, slightly. But. So I sort of wish the guy would talk to his parents about this stuff, and not me, (or an outside world) ... but there you are. See more Luis Ivan M @RT79996638 Apr 8, 2026 An interesting art drama with a non-traditional structure, where we simply observe a family and their awkward dynamics. The closest thing to an inciting incident arrives late, triggering the final stretch. In most films this would be a flaw, but here it works due to its artful approach to revealing character. The filmmaking, especially compositions, camera movement, and editing, draws attention to itself, distancing us and inviting judgment rather than immersion. Performances are strong across the board. The film unfolds as a series of seemingly disjointed scenes, each adding layers to the characters’ isolated lives, offering symbolism and commentary on how we construct private worlds to shield ourselves from society. Its unique style keeps us engaged while highlighting its craft. Yorgos Lanthimos would later expand on these themes and tone in his career, but his signature discomfort is already present here. I recommend it for film buffs, though some may find its pace tedious. See more Read all reviews

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