The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 2, unless otherwise noted: The Lobster (Blu-ray + Ultraviolet) Details: 2016, Lionsgate Home Entertainment Rated: R, sexual content, violence The lowdown: Colin Farrell stars in this unusual and fascinating feature about the tyranny of conformity as it relates to society. The movie is set in an unspecified future place, where being alone is basically a crime. Not only must everyone have a partner, but also those relationships need to be based on shared traits or interests — a limp, shortsightedness, a lisp or a love of butter cookies, are examples noted in the film. Single people — and those who have either lost or split from their significant others — are sent to a hotel where they have 45 days to find a new companion. If they do not, they are designated for transformation into an animal of their choice. The movie offers an uncomfortable dystopian vibe that is a bit reminiscent of “A Clockwork Orange” and “Zardoz,” among others. “The Lobster” is one of the best movies of 2016 and is well worth seeing.
New to View: Aug. 2
New to View: Aug. 2
New to View: Aug. 2
The following Blu-rays and DVDs are being released on Tuesday, Aug. 2, unless otherwise noted: The Lobster (Blu-ray + Ultraviolet) Details: 2016, Lionsgate Home Entertainment Rated: R, sexual content, violence The lowdown: Colin Farrell stars in this unusual and fascinating feature about the tyranny of conformity as it relates to society. The movie is set in an unspecified future place, where being alone is basically a crime. Not only must everyone have a partner, but also those relationships need to be based on shared traits or interests — a limp, shortsightedness, a lisp or a love of butter cookies, are examples noted in the film. Single people — and those who have either lost or split from their significant others — are sent to a hotel where they have 45 days to find a new companion. If they do not, they are designated for transformation into an animal of their choice. The movie offers an uncomfortable dystopian vibe that is a bit reminiscent of “A Clockwork Orange” and “Zardoz,” among others. “The Lobster” is one of the best movies of 2016 and is well worth seeing.