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Bugonia’ Hits Theaters to Strong Notices for Stone and Plemons

Critics single out Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, plus a caustic satire of corporate power.

Overview

  • The film is now in cinemas, with new reviews emphasizing dark humor, claustrophobic confrontations, and an unnerving tone.
  • Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and written by Will Tracy, it reimagines Jang Joon-hwan’s 2003 cult film Save the Green Planet!.
  • Reviewers highlight Emma Stone as a formidable pharmaceutical chief and Jesse Plemons as her obsessive captor, with newcomer Aidan Delbis drawing notice.
  • Coverage points to themes of corporate power, internet-driven conspiracy culture, and ecological anxiety, heightened by Robbie Ryan’s austere visuals and Jerskin Fendrix’s tense score.
  • Awards chatter is building around the lead performances as some critics flag pacing complaints and a polarizing tone, with widespread discussion of the film’s final movement.