Synopsis
Mother. Nature.
A couple discover a mysterious half-lamb/half-human newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.
2021 ‘Dýrið’ Directed by Valdimar Jóhannsson
A couple discover a mysterious half-lamb/half-human newborn on their farm in Iceland. The unexpected prospect of family life brings them much joy, before ultimately destroying them.
Peter Gustafsson Hrönn Kristinsdóttir Klaudia Smieja Sara Nassim Zuzanna Hencz Jan Naszewski Erik Rydell
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Unironically there is one sheep that gives one of the most nuanced and harrowing performances I’ve seen all year
[15 minutes pass] ah! i understand. it’s going to be an allegory for [91 minutes pass] hmmmm. something!
lotta light-switches in their house for a couple who lives around constant daylight. much less weird than i was hoping but also, i liked it!
parent brain is watching Noomi Rapace's humanoid lamb daughter walk around in a cute little fall outfit and instantly thinking "i wonder if Zara has something like that in my kid's size."
this was so rough that i keep opening up this app to start a review and then i lock my phone and laugh
Two moods watching this movie:
1. Wow, this looks beautiful, everything is understated but powerful, there are probably a lot of deep themes present that would require multiple viewings to fully comprehend
2. LOOK AT THE LAMB CHILD IN A SWEATER!!!
40
Didn't hate Lamb by any means but it's barely anything at all. Once you're past the concept, this is a tattered string of art-house conventions and absurdist misery, so you'll find out pretty quick if the film works for you or not. Pointless chapter structure, droning pacing, subdued performances, etc. All in service to an underdeveloped narrative and half-baked dramatic tension. This is probably the first time I've empathized with A24 for attempting to market a film of theirs, because there's not a lot going on here. The titular lamb is adorable and I wish she was in a better movie.