Bugonia (2025)

Manuel São Bento October 10, 2025

★ 6/10

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://fandomwire.com/bugonia-review/ "Bugonia functions primarily as a stage for the memorable performances of Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone, who carry the movie with intensity and charisma. Although Yorgos Lanthimos maintains his cohesive visual style and the tonal balance between black comedy and violence, the discursive and predictable approach to its central themes — humanity, corruption, paranoia, inequality — prevents it from achieving the complex resonance of his best films. Something didn't quite click in the narrative execution, but it remains a peculiar and entertaining experience, albeit with a short-lived thematic impact. It leaves us with the message that, sometimes, the most fearsome monsters don't come from space, but rather from the reflection we find in the mirror." Rating: B-

Brent Marchant November 1, 2025

★ 9/10

In an age where distinguishing what’s genuine on its surface from something that’s clandestinely veiled, it may be difficult to know what to believe. As a result, we might give up and disregard making any attempt to identify inherent (and potentially significant) differences. Or, by contrast, we may become so obsessed with reconciling such matters that we descend into a sea of paranoid conspiracy theories, potentially seeing them at every turn and placing us on the sidelines of reality with no credibility to our names. In actuality, the “truth” probably resides somewhere in between, but where and how do we draw the lines of accurate and meaningful distinction? Those are the considerations continually raised and examined in this new dark comedy/fable from director Yorgos Lanthimos in which a pair of intellectually challenged cousins, Teddy (Jesse Plemons) and Don (Aidan Delbis), k…

misubisu November 7, 2025

★ 5/10

## **Bugonia 2025 Review: A Promising Descent into Disappointment** *Bugonia 2025* begins with immense promise, weaving a tapestry of atmospheric dread and human emotion that is utterly captivating. For its first two acts, it’s a masterclass in slow-burn suspense, anchored by a powerfully raw and believable central performance. The story of a lonely farmer’s growing, obsessive connection with a mysterious, otherworldly woman is portrayed with such grounded sincerity that you are completely drawn into its haunting, melancholic world. The cinematography is all muted tones and wide, isolating landscapes, and the score hums with a tension that feels both intimate and cosmic. In this stretch, the film flirts with greatness. However, a film is judged by its whole, and *Bugonia 2025* suffers a catastrophic third-act collapse from which it never recovers. The pivotal moment—the revel…

CinemaSerf November 7, 2025

★ 7/10

Convinced that the Andromedans are bent on taking over the Earth, cousins “Teddy” (Jesse Plemons) and “Don” (Aidan Delbis) hit upon a plan to force their emperor to discuss the terms by which he will withdraw his fifth-column forces from the world. That involves some anaesthetic, two pairs of stockings and the kidnapping of “Michelle” (Emma Stone). She is the successful chief executive of a blue chip tech company and is, they are convinced, an high ranking official in the enemy government. Actually getting hold of her doesn’t prove so much of a problem, but as they begin their very civilised interrogation it soon becomes quite clear that these two have - what might kindly be referred to as - a screw loose. She is confident that before long the authorities will spot she is missing and launch a full scale search; “Teddy” is equally satisfied that they can keep her under w…

Dean November 30, 2025

★ 10/10

Wow, what a twist! I won't say anything about to avoid spoilers, but it's just mindblowing and unique movie. Definitely a masterpiece!

Chandler Danier December 24, 2025

★ 8/10

Brutal torture excused with a joke. It was intense. Excessive I felt but...corpo freaks! Tee hee the end with the lovely outfits. I went in blind. It was fun. Some of the most interesting people in film all doing stuff. Watch it as it's more interesting than the other shit out there.

ergenekon February 11, 2026

★ 8/10

It was a good movie to watch. Brutal torture and low pace in the middle may be harsh and boring, but eventually covers everything.

marawatchthis May 3, 2026

For me, one of Yorgos's best films to date. I used to think Jesse Plemons was just an average actor, but I'm starting to really appreciate his acting, as he's surprised me lately, appearing in different films and adapting perfectly to very different roles. 100% recommended.