Bugonia Review: A Satirical Fury
Yorgos Lanthimos's Bugonia is a unique blend of corporate satire, eco-horror, and cosmic paranoia, characterized by his signature deadpan style.
The film features an ensemble cast, including Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, Stavros Halkias, and Alicia Silverstone, and is currently playing in theaters with a rating of ***1/2.
- The story follows a deluded beekeeper, Teddy (Jesse Plemons), who kidnaps Michelle Fuller (Emma Stone), the CEO of a pesticide empire.
- Teddy believes the empire is an alien plot to annihilate humankind, leading to a thrilling and philosophical exploration of accountability and destruction of the planet.
Author's summary: Bugonia is a satirical film with a unique blend of genres.