'Kinds of Kindness' Is Insane… 

That score was wild, very effective. It made my skin crawl. Especially the “Noooooooooo” drone, I hated it but I loved that I hated it. This film got me feeling all the things it wanted me to feel

That thumb nail man what the hell. Karsten has really out Karstened himself here!🔥

He’s back on his weird shit

Alright, I'm calling it: Karsten Runquist is winning Wimbledon this year. Followed by Karsten and Kursten winning a gold medal in men's doubles at the Paris Olympics

*in Jesse Plemons voice* What Kinds of Kindness are you?!

i just finished it. after watching it I said something along the lines of "in most of Yorgos's movies, I feel like an alien at the beginning, and then become a citizen of his uncanny world by the end. in this film, I felt like an alien all the way through, yet somehow understood even more what it meant to be human in the process. there's something poetic about that" so yeah good movie

Yorgos Lanthimos is the kinds of kindness director you never thought would be mainstream but fortunately we live in a poor things world where he is.

Poor Things happened and Yorgos was like, “oh, do you think you like my movies?!?! DO YOU?!?” *releases Kinds of Kindness*

Yeah I enjoyed the hell out of this one, particularly the first story. He’s on an absolute roll right now and I can’t wait to see what he does next

Alright, I watched it yesterday, and I liked it. Loved the black humor, the disconnected (but actually connected) stories, the commentary on control. It's weird, but good.

I’m literally seeing this Film at 12pm. It was in “Select Theaters”. Meaning. I’m fucked, so I gotta drive an Hour out to see it. I HOPE. I get my money’s worth. I’m puttin my trust in “Yorgos”😌🙏🏾

I think the 3 vignettes portray different types of domestic violence with different consequences in a very artsy Yorgo way. Loved the film.

he got his freak on big time with this one. and don’t we love it.

Dude this movie had me laughing so much. The first story had me sucked in so much that I wish I could experience 2 and 3 with that same going-in-blind vibe, like having zeroo idea what we're about to get into. Still enjoyed each segment, they all kinda gave me feelings I've never quite felt before? Seeing this wild of a movie on a massive screen felt like kind of a miracle treat. I have so many questions and ya know what I'm not gonna ask any of them

Life gave Yorgos Plemons and he made Plemonade

I found the third antholgy being the most interesting than the film in its entirety. Would love to see that concept and story fleshed out more in a full length film. I wouldn't say that I really "enjoyed" the film, but maybe my perspective will change with further thought and future viewings.

I introduced myself to Lanthimos's films about 3 weeks ago, starting with Dogtooth because I wanted my first movie of his to be in his native Greek, and I pretty much immediately fell head-over-heels in love with his style. I've since watched The Favourite, Poor Things, and a couple of his short films and went to see Kinds of Kindness last night. I wanted to get to The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and maybe even Alps before seeing KoK but unfortunately, I wasn't able to. I've definitely been converted to the Church of Lanthimos but I still can only handle one of his films per day at most. Not only was this my first theatrical Lanthimos experience but it was also the first film in many years (probably since some HP midnight releases as a teenager) that I made sure to see on opening day. I had to drive 20 miles to the nearest showing but I gladly would have driven twice that. I'm still processing it and ended up writing about 1k words after getting home from the theater very late last night. I loved it, although Poor Things is still my favorite of his films that I've seen so far and I can absolutely see why some people might hate KoK. It was one of the most emotionally draining movie experiences I've had in a very long time and I probably won't even be able to consider watching it again for at least a week. Which, coincidentally, is about how long it'll be before it starts playing at a closer theater. In my opinion, the biggest problem with the movie is the fact that it's being marketed as a comedy. It is not and I included quite a lengthy (but still almost completely spoiler-free) content warning at the beginning of the review I wrote because I felt it was almost a bit irresponsible not to do so. If I were recommending KoK to someone, I would make sure I emphasized that if there is anything they might have a hard time emotionally dealing with, they should wait to see the movie until they feel they can handle it because whatever it is, KoK most likely shows it in full, unflinching detail. I think the only things I noticed it was mostly free from were any significant traces of racism, homophobia, or transphobia which I found rather refreshing. I'd even go so far as to say there's a strong messy, chaotic bisexual/polyamorous energy throughout the entire film. There are a few funny moments (I actually laughed hysterically during the last couple scenes) but I am firmly of the opinion that KoK is, more than anything else, a horror movie. Everything, from the stilted dialogue and wooden performances to Lanthimos's signature visual style and the number of questions each vignette leaves unanswered, is precisely crafted to unsettle the viewer and it does so masterfully. Seriously, listen to the way Lawrence Johnson (at least, I think that's who it was) delivers his lines towards the beginning of the second vignette or really any of Willem Dafoe's dialogue. The awkward cadence and monotone delivery are too unnerving to be anything but intentional. That's just not how humans speak! Once I realized that all the things I was noting that might be considered "bad" were being done deliberately, I started appreciating the movie so much more.

I liked kinds of kindness too, because Yorgos with that cast is pretty much can't miss, but I couldn't help feeling like these were 3 promising, but half written ideas and it would have been better to pick one (I think the first story was the most promising) and develop it into one movie.

As someone who enjoy's straight plays .. it wasn't boring.. it was so shocking.. I felt like it was a figurative take on narcissistic abuse .. like getting lost in somebody's shadow or mental health problem when the victim was going through so much internally themselves already after being trapped in the same relationship for so long.

I'm very excited to watch this movie. I've been really invested in Mr. Lanthimos' filmography lately. I've enjoyed Poor Things, The Favourite and The Lobster. It's impressive how he's not ashamed on exploring the human body in a provocative way. At least it's how i see it. He really challenges the viewer. And Kinds of Kindness kinda seems to be the ultimate challenge. I think i'm ready for it. Also the trailers are just incredible.

I'm begging this review to change my mind because I was bored to DEATH in theatres for the whole runtime, trying desperately to find something, anything to appreciate. Just decided to watch it based on the cast and didn't even watch the trailer lol.

Loved this movie so much. The last story was definitely was favorite!

Okay, now I really wanna watch this!

Always love your reviews dude, thanks

I think I have to give it another watch in the future to see how I really feel about it. I only saw it once in the theaters but as of right now Poor Things is my favorite. I did feel the runtime on this because like you said holy shit does it feel suffocating 😅

Seeing as this video has no spoilers, I would change the end of the title to “(review)” instead of “(explained)” This will get you more views and clicks from people who haven’t seen the movie yet and don’t want it spoiled. Love the content as always Karsten. Very excited to see this movie!

Yorgos's pre-Favourite works always ended with some form of twisted punchline which I've always loved (even regarding that The Favourite and Poor Things ARE my Top 2 favs of his). I'm happy to say that not only was that a return to form here, and that ending you mention a perfect rendition of that... ...but the mid-credits scene may very well have been the HARDEST I ever laughed in a theater in a long, LONG time. Brilliant.

Plemonsheads today is our day

this film is lanthimos revolting at his newfound mainstream status and i am all here for it

Was waiting for this

My favorite thing aboit the movie is that I've never seen a film that felt so New Orleans (where it was it shot in, seemingly, its entirety). That alone raised its score at least half a point for me.

As others have said, this would have been a lot more interesting if it were 1 of these stories more fleshed out. I'm all for interpretation and when a movie doesn't give you all the answers, but there were so many interesting places any one of these stories could have gone, and didn't. Lots of shock factor moments, but eh I don't find this to be that rewatchable. The movie gives off the vibe that Yorgos just knows people will eat this up even if it's half-baked and clearly self-indulgent.

First time viewer, my gf and I were looking for some analysis/conversation starters after seeing the movie and this was great! Keep it up

i’m way too excited for this movie

I actually didn't know what I was getting into with poor things but I loved it so weird you can't help but find the humor in it looking forward to watching kinds of kindness this weekend

My theater was already pretty dead and so many people walked out over time 😭 and when it finally ended I was the only person who stayed to witness the RMF scene. I liked it, but if this is your first Lanthimos film it is pretty jarring

Jessie is the continuation of Phillip Seymores’ magic.

I admired Poor Things, but didn't really jibe with it. It felt preachy and too definite, while his best stories to me are ones that left you with anxiousness for the ambiguous & empty in the best way possible. This seems like it's going to served me that cold dish I dearly miss.

I usually LOVE Yorgos Lanthimos but this movie just really didn't gel with me. The excessive runtime left me glancing at my watch and I wish the script had been tightened up (especially during the second act). The performances are great, the vibes are classic Yorgos, but the story didn't do anything for me at all.

how does Willem Defoe always look like the Green Goblin

Nice one kursten

Perfect timing-I kinda forgot I wanted to see this since I saw the trailer whenever it was that the trailer dropped, and my local theaters don’t list it on the now showing page yet (but it is indeed showing) because it doesn’t fully release until the 3rd, I guess

Thank you for this review I was going off my love for Yorgos as an auteur. But then I saw the run time and I needed a little more convincing, you did that! lol On my way now!

i saw the teaser for kok and i was immediately hype, completely on board and so down

Saw this with my dad and we both didn't really find the humor in it so it felt like a real drag overall. But at the same time i did appreciate what it was trying to do, just requires a specific taste i guess

RMF REDEMPTION MANIPULATION FAITH

it was an absolute mega banger

Lots to like and admire here but it felt like watching three pilot episodes that were all just a little too similar. I would have also liked to see the weirdness cranked up a little more. At the moment my second least favourite Yorgos movies after Sacred Deer but definitely deserves a second watch and I expect to get more from it without the weight of expectation.

bro obv hasnt watched game nights, Plemmons best role

this movie is fucking nuts. it's unsettling, disgusting, brilliant, and funny as hell.

still have to wait a week until the movie releases in austria but im very excited

Dogtooth is the only movie tattoo I have, and i love introducing people to his work from it.

It's kind of disheartening to see multiple reviews talk about the themes, throughlines and message of the film, but emphasize that it's not exactly _enjoyable_, like I get it but I had a blast watching this LMAO (not saying this vid is super like this but ive seen it in other reviews) The vague, weird happenings in each of the stories kept my intrigue really well, I didn't feel the runtime at all and was never bored, I was constantly engaged cuz I couldn't help but be drawn in to the worlds. It was also funny! My theater had multiple laugh out loud moments and Yorgos' dry humor was hitting consistently for me, so many hilarious parts I can recall. Freaky, weird, abnormal stuff is often so fun to watch in my opinion The performances, the sparingly used yet overbearing music, the ending, all the pieces in this fit together so well for me as a concentrated experience. My fav movie of the year so far, Yorgos truly is a freak 😂

i didn't know there was more in the credits, i missed that. it was too long already and i had to get going lol

You should definitely come back because flying Dutchman is amazing and also i always say you haven't been to the Efteling if you didn't do the fairytale forest because it is so iconic

It’s such a wierd vibe all the way

Like I really dig the beginning and the subject matter about abuse and abusive relationships, but it really went downhill fast

This movie is banger 🔥

Oh!! The thumbnail, my guy!! 😮😮😮

Im not the only one who thought Plemmons was secretly a cannibal in part 2 am I?

now that’s a thumbnail buddy

everytime you post a positive review of a movie i know the movie's going to be not very good

Do u plan on watching the bear season 3

Sweet dreams are made of this...

When they finally watch "The Video" during the second story I was caught so off guard

i liked plemons a lot in this, but i don't think he stole every story. his control over the frame is highest in the first, shared with stone in the second, and he takes a backseat in the third, which is the opposite of stone's prominence. plemons also played a cop who obsessed over his (ex)wife in game night, and he gave a very deadpan performance compared to the rest of the cast

Everyone please remember to stay for the after credits scene!!

Literally was thinking about finally watching Dogtooth tonight, it's my birthday, think it'll ruin my day?

I think all the characters are the same in all three and this might be just one film but in anthology form ?

There is a third movie from him in 2025 called Bugonia

KOK is light speed better than Poor Things. Yorgos when he sticks to his Greek new wave roots is best form as an artist. Absolutely loved it

I really didn’t like this movie but I liked your analysis of it and hearing someone else liked it!

Karsten I know you warned me but this is gonna be my first Yorgos film. I'm expecting good things

Watching it rn lol

And they just announced his next movie

i’m going to go watch this today- should i bring my brother? (is this a movie i can bring my bro to)

One is coming... one is coming, one is coming... one is coming!!!!

On one end you have TV shows that can take their time with the plot and characters, and on the other of course you have movies, that (usually) try to create a cohesive narrative and package all in under a few hours. THEN you have this, which is somewhere in the middle where you don't have enough time to flesh out each story, yet the run time is still extremely long for a movie....the worst of both worlds? Hmmm

THIS MOVIE? ANTICLIMACTIC ?!

Ill come back after i watch it, bookmark

I fucking loved this movie. I cannot wait to see it again.

It was badass and fucked. 10/10!

I read the IMDb and it has a lot more f sex. The reason that’s a bad things is cus I have to go see the t with my mom cause I’m not old enough to see it myself.

R.M.F. reviews more films

Also it's an Asterisk, not an asstricks

oh come on karst i’m not seeing it for another 10 hours

NOBODY USES SQUARESPACE

One more great movie of GL

Why doesn't no one acknowledge the fact that this "old form" is just the old screenwriter Phillipou writing this movie. His genius must be acknowledged

Wait, this guy is an Olympic champion?!

I didn’t like pour things at all so I’d probably not like this I’ll wait till it’s streaming on Hulu or something

yorgos is my god

long love the Greek God

Saw it last night and then I had a dream that I had Emily's purple Dodge Challenger. That's all I really wanted

is this edited differently or am i tripping out

I'll watch this one, but Poor Things is way to strange for me.

Epic

i’m gonna need you to talk about the koolaid joke… 😭😭😭

This movie is definitely testing the tastes of people who pronounced themselves Yorgos fans with his last two movies, who want the weird characters and aesthetics but still want him to only make conventional crowd-pleasers so that they don’t look like a complete freak for watching his films.

It’s funny, everyone plays multiple characters in this movie…. Except for Hunter Schaffer, weirdly enough.