From the first scene, Bugonia pulled me in. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, the film looks calm on the outside, but there’s something dark hiding under the surface. Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons are both amazing. Stone plays her role with cold control, like she’s holding in something dangerous. Plemons is the opposite — full of quiet anger and sadness that makes the story feel real. Watching them together feels like seeing two strong forces slowly crash into each other.
Even when nothing happens, you can sense something bad coming. I loved how he uses silence and small details to keep me uncomfortable and alert.
The story mixes black comedy, sci-fi, and horror in a strange but exciting way. Lanthimos keeps changing direction, making me question what’s real and who to believe. I liked how bold he is — not afraid to be weird or to make the audience confused. The film talks about power, control, and the cost of pretending to be perfect.
Still, sometimes the movie feels too strange for its own good. Some parts are hard to follow, and a few scenes feel more about showing style than emotion. I also wished some characters had more depth instead of feeling like symbols. But even when I didn’t fully understand everything, I couldn’t look away.
In the end, Bugonia proves once again that Yorgos Lanthimos is one of the most daring directors working today. It’s beautiful, dark, and unforgettable — a film that leaves you disturbed, impressed, and thinking long after the screen goes black.