Triangle of Sadness

Few recent films are as ambitious in their social commentary as Triangle of Sadness. Ruben Östlund takes aim at wealth, beauty, privilege, influencer culture, gender roles, and class hierarchy with remarkable confidence. Whether you agree with all of its conclusions or not, the film is never short on ideas. The satire is often razor-sharp, though it occasionally becomes so determined to make its point that subtlety goes overboard.

One of the film's greatest strengths is its structure. What begins as a relationship drama evolves into a luxury-yacht satire before transforming into a survival story, with shifting power dynamics keeping the narrative unpredictable. The infamous yacht dinner sequence is unforgettable—simultaneously hilarious, uncomfortable, grotesque, and brilliantly staged. Harris Dickinson and Charlbi Dean anchor the early portions of the story effectively, while Dolly de Leon becomes increasingly compelling as the film progresses.

At nearly two and a half hours, some scenes linger longer than necessary. Even so, the film's ambition, performances, and willingness to take risks make it one of the more memorable satires of recent years.