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I'm going to try and explain why the reviews look the way they do about "The Lobster", so sit tight and maybe it'll help you decide for yourself. The Lobster is a unique movie. Now that can go either way for you, but for me it went towards brilliant and held on tight. First, let me explain that when I saw this I didn't know it was a comedy. I was expecting a RomCom or a Romantic drama. At no point was I expecting to laugh. But then came the first big monologue of the film, and suddenly I was shaking with laughter... In a deadly silent theater. "Was I wrong?" I wondered to myself. "Should I not be laughing at this?" It didn't matter. The laughter continued, and kept going through the film. The reason I was in a fit of hysterics when the rest of the theater sat silent? This film is DRY. If you added salt to a desert and over-cooked it in an oven it might come close to being as dry as this film. The absurdity doesn't come from physical humor, or from zany one liners. It is subtle, and, apparently, very easy to miss. It comes from the absolute absurdity of the situation, and the nonchalant reaction the players have to said situation. Remember he is going to get turned into a lobster if he doesn't find love. A ridiculous premise, that everyone is absolutely on board with. Speaking of which everyone in this film is a bad person. In different ways, and to different degrees, but if you wanted a shiny hero and virtuous damsel. Look elsewhere. The only good people in this film are the animals. Additionally, this film is dark. There are some really messed up things you'll see in this film. Animal abuse (it's fake, but still.) Don't worry though! There is violence towards humans as well! (I know you don't care as much about that as the animals, but all the cards are on the table now) In this world animals are treated just as well as humans, because most of them are, or once were human. So if you can't stomach touches of darkness, this won't be for you. If you can, then it should go without saying that these moments frame the beautiful moments in the film. As I said above this movie had me shaking with laughter, but it's an acquired taste. If you like dry humor, dark premises, and laughing at the sheer absurdity of things. Definitely give this movie a try! If not... Well that's ok too! You might want to avoid this though. TLDR; it's a black as night, dry as the sun, comedy that holds no punches, and has the opportunity to leave you either in stitches from laughter, or stitches from the fall after you jump out the window to escape.