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When compared to his previous work,Yorgos Lanthimossoutstanding new filmThe Favouriteseems almost straightforward.
Where are we, then, at the end?
But the critical moment is still to come.
Throughout the film, Abigail insists that she wont betray her morals.
By the end, she has clearly done so, and that renders her victory meaningless.
The message is clear: The scales have fallen from Annes eyes.
She knows Abigails a liar, but shes too weak and human to send her away.
And Abigail might be a lady, but her existence is dependent on the queen.
Ironically, the winner might be Sarah, who is, at least, free.
As Anne digs her hand into Abigails hair, Lanthimos performs a magic trick.
In a sense, Abigail appeared to be a rabbit herself, beautiful and cuddly and harmless.
But with that final shot, Lanthimos conveys a different message.
Abigails act has taken on a bastardized truth: Shes a pet, caged and helpless.
All shes left with are rabbits.
