Lanthimos Metascore: What Critics Say About Yorgos Lanthimos's Films

When you hear the name Yorgos Lanthimos, a Greek filmmaker known for surreal, emotionally cold stories that twist normal life into something unsettling. Also known as the king of awkward cinema, he doesn’t make movies—he builds psychological puzzles with deadpan humor and chilling silence. His films don’t just get reviewed; they spark debates. Critics either call him a genius or a pretentious show-off. But one thing’s clear: his Lanthimos Metascore never dips below 75. Even his weirdest films, like Dogtooth, a disturbing tale of a family that keeps its children isolated from the outside world, landed over 80. That’s not luck. That’s a pattern.

His style isn’t about big explosions or love stories. It’s about control—how power works in relationships, how society forces people to act normal, and what happens when someone breaks the rules. The Lobster, where single people are turned into animals if they don’t find a partner isn’t a sci-fi comedy. It’s a mirror. And The Favourite, a royal drama filled with biting insults and duck races won Oscars not because it was pretty, but because it was fearless. These aren’t just films. They’re experiments in human behavior, shot like clinical observations with a dark sense of humor.

If you’ve ever wondered why people talk about Lanthimos like he’s some kind of cinematic prophet, it’s because he makes you uncomfortable—and then makes you laugh about it. His movies don’t ask you to feel sorry for the characters. They ask you to question why you’re watching them at all. The Metascore doesn’t lie: critics know this isn’t random weirdness. It’s calculated, deliberate, and brutally intelligent. Below, you’ll find every major review, breakdown, and analysis of his work—each one revealing why his films stick with you long after the credits roll.