Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Kinds of Kindness' Delivers Dark Anthology with Mixed Results

The film's three-part structure explores themes of power and compliance but struggles with pacing and coherence.

Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons lead a star-studded cast in this arthouse anthology.
The film revisits Lanthimos' signature style but lacks the engagement of his previous works.
Critics note the film's ponderous tone and underdeveloped narrative arcs.
Each segment features recurring characters and themes but varies in impact and execution.
The film's exploration of human weakness and societal control is both intriguing and frustrating.