First Cannes Reviews of Yorgos Lanthimos' 'The Lobster,' With Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz

High on cinephiles' list of Cannes most-anticipated titles, Yorgos Lanthimos' "The Lobster" debuted to mixed but invariably intriguing reviews. The "Dogtooth" director's English-language debut stars Colin Farrell as a man who must find a romantic partner within 45 days or be turned into an animal and let loose in the woods. As that thumbnail description suggests, "The Lobster" is even stranger than "Dogtooth," its quasi-science-fictional setting offset by a familiar cast that also includes John C. Reilly, Rachel Weisz, Léa Seydoux, Ben Whishaw, and Olivia Colman. Initial reactions suggest viewers' mileage may vary in direct proportion with...

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