Colin Farrell Checks into the Hilton from Hell in THE LOBSTER - Sundance Review
The Lobster is an extra dark comedy set in a dystopian near future where being single is against the rules. Recently single David (played by Colin Farrell) checks into a hotel in which he must find a partner in 45 days or he'll get turned into an animal of his choosing (Guess which one he picks).
While there, he befriends two outcasts: a man with a lisp (John C. Reilly) and a man with a limp (Ben Whishaw). Despite the myriad activities that emphasize how much it sucks to be single, David appears unmotivated in his quest for love and as the 45 days quickly draws to an end, he decides to pursue a woman with psychopathic apathy.
As a result, disaster strikes, and David is forced to flee into the woods where he and other fugitive loners are being hunted by the hotel residents.
In the woods, the rules are completely opposite of those in the hotel, proving it's impossible to find love when you're looking for it, but when you're not looking, love finds you.
This film covers some heavy subjects with an offhand humor that makes it feel light-hearted, despite the moody cinematography. I would have loved to see this as a series with more time dedicated to each location and character. It would have been nice to be able to explore this universe in a little more depth; some of the scenes felt cut short simply because so much happens in just two hours. It was just such a unique concept, I wanted to see more, which, I guess, is preferable to the alternative.