The Killing of a Sacred Deer (2017)
If you're familiar with Lanthimos' work that you'll know what to expect because that is exactly what is delivered. This is a great movie with really disturbing performances and a phenomenal score so I would recommend watching on a big screen if you can. There are several funny moments, although not too many, but these are mostly very dark, even to the point of making you feel bad for laughing. The cinematography is also very impressive, with some really well shot scenes.
I will warn that it is quite an uncomfortable sitting and things do get awkward and very tense. What the director achieves is being able to keep you hooked throughout despite some slow pacing at times.
Lastly, I have to mention Barry Keoghan, who will certainly go on to be an absolute star. His performance was particularly creepy, especially the spaghetti eating scene (not to be compared with A Ghost Story pie eating scene) which left you wanting to but unable to look away.
This psychological drama will no doubt divide opinions but for me it was a brilliant cinematic experience.
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