try to keep down your popcorn while watching this one.
Triangle of Sadness, a hefty 2h 21m three-part epic essentially about eating the rich, is a funny and disgusting but so enjoyable film. It is full of unlikeable characters, issues of class, a deserted island, and a Russian capitalist and American communist becoming besties. This film is wild from start to finish, and it is hilarious.
At first, it follows Karl and Yaya, two Gen Z-ish influencers/models who argue about who should pay for dinner and treat the world like their playground. They are in the midst of multiple relationship issues and have a fight. Because of her profession as a famous influencer, Yaya gets them a free cruise on a luxury yacht of the highest class. Things quickly go haywire, and that’s all I’ll say. I would suggest going into this movie knowing as little as possible…that’ll make it all the more fun.
Starring Harris Dickinson, Charlbi Dean Kriek, Dolly De Leon, and Woody Harrelson, this film has an ensemble cast for the ages. Though most of these actors are not the most well-known, they deserve to be. Though not in the movie for too long, Woody Harrelson is one of the best parts. Dolly De Leon shines in this film, as does the late Charlbi Dean Kriek in her role as Yaya. There isn’t necessarily an actor who outperforms the rest–they all work together to make this a true ensemble film.
From a visual standpoint, the cinematography was really good, but this film’s special effects and practical effects are great. There is so much–so much–vomiting in this movie where you can’t help but wonder 1) how they did the effect, and 2) if it’s even an effect. The set design is stellar, as it feels as wealthy as it’s meant to.
One thing about this film is that it is so long. It is 2 hours 21 minutes, which is a fine amount of time, but some jokes go on for too long and feel as though the writers didn’t exactly know how to stop. Most of them still remain funny, but are on the verge of losing their edge. If I had to say that this film has a fatal flaw, I would say that it’s the pacing.
A nauseatingly good time, I would highly recommend this movie to anyone who can stomach it. Funny, original, and creative, it’s everything that a movie should be.