Photo by The Fearless Emma Stone: Unpacking the Enigmatic ‘Kinds of Kindness’
As I sat in the darkened theater, watching Emma Stone’s latest collaboration with Yorgos Lanthimos, ‘Kinds of Kindness’, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of awe at the actress’s fearlessness. It’s a quality that sets her apart from her peers, and one that makes her a true standout in the world of cinema.
“She’s not even speaking, so translating Earth language won’t be an issue. She’s simply dancing.”
The film’s climax features Stone performing an improvised victory dance, and it’s a moment that’s both glorious and infectious. It’s a testament to the Stone-Lanthimos pairing, which has nurtured an aspect of Stone’s talents that increasingly sets her apart: her fearlessness and the obvious joy she derives from it.
But ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a challenging, intriguing, and perplexing film that defies easy categorization. It’s a triptych, comprising three mini-films with the same cast, and it’s a work that’s both opaque and infuriatingly complex. There’s barely an ounce of joy in the film, nor is there much beauty to speak of – a far cry from Lanthimos’s sumptuous period romps like ‘The Favourite’ and ‘Poor Things’.
Emma Stone’s fearless performance in ‘Kinds of Kindness’
So what is ‘Kinds of Kindness’, exactly? It’s a question that’s difficult to answer, and one that may not have a clear response. Perhaps that’s the point of the title – to provoke and challenge our expectations. Or perhaps it’s simply a reflection of the film’s themes of thirst and kindness, which are woven throughout the narrative like a thread.
Yorgos Lanthimos’s unique directorial style
One thing is certain, however: ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a film that will leave you thinking long after the credits roll. It’s a work that’s both fascinating and infuriating, and one that will spark debate and discussion among cinephiles.
The fearless collaboration between Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos
In the end, ‘Kinds of Kindness’ is a film that’s both a triumph and a frustration – a true reflection of the complexities of human nature. And as I left the theater, I couldn’t help but feel grateful for Emma Stone’s fearlessness, and the joy she derives from pushing the boundaries of her craft.
Emma Stone’s fearless performance in ‘Kinds of Kindness’
