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Poor Things
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Poor Things

She’s nothing like you’ve ever seen.

2023 141 min ★ 7.6 (5,714) Released
Comedy Romance Science Fiction

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Original title
Poor Things
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$35,000,000
Revenue
$117,607,117
Reviews & Ratings 6
D

Dii_

Dec 28, 2024 · via TMDB

I just watched it. I’d love to say I have no words because that’s what I believe many people feel, but because I love to analyze, I can find the exact words to describe this movie: an understanding, confusing, sorted chaos. I might say that I love the director’s take on feminism—that’s the whole deal. A girl curious to become a woman of knowledge. She experiments, and as she grows, we see many artistic choices showing how Bella develops. Her growing hair, her walk style, and the use of color are all significant. Max, in my opinion, is the definition of a good guy. He believes a woman can do anything she wants, and he won’t try to stop her. Eventually, she ends up with him—kind of. Strange, right? All those abusive men, like Duncan, who told her not to fall in love with him, eventually fell the hardest and went crazy because he couldn’t bear Bella’s choices. He couldn’t handle the fact that she chose to become a prostitute. Understanding why Bella made such a decision was challenging at first, but then it all concluded that she was just curious or wanted to save the word. It’s amazing how prostitution is shown as something women use to escape difficult situations. Well done. On the other hand, when Max wanted to marry Bella and knew she’d been with many men, he asked her to get tested, and she agreed. It’s that simple. Overall, I love the sound design. The music is incredibly well done, and I can’t say anything wrong about it. It always suited the situation and amplified her emotions even more. The camera work was particularly good. I loved the zoom-ins and outs—it was fascinating because, in film school, they teach you not to do that, but the director saw a purpose in it. This film breaks what we know about filmmaking today, even when you don’t realize it at first, and that’s the best part. This movie breaks the rules of filmmaking just as Bella breaks the rules of society. As my last point, yes, it might seem explicit and chaotic, but that’s the image of the movie. If you really try, you’ll find answers to your questions—because not everything is served to you on a golden plate. It’s a 10 out of 10 for me.

B

badelf

Dec 12, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 10.0

**Poor Things: A Steampunk Symphony of Rebirth and Discovery** From the moment Emma Stone appears on screen in Yorgos Lanthimos's "_Poor Things_", it's clear we're in for something extraordinary. Who knew Stone had such incredible comedic timing? Her portrayal of Bella Baxter is a revelation—a performance that transforms from infantile curiosity to nuanced self-discovery with remarkable precision. Bella's character arc is nothing short of miraculous. Stone navigates Bella's developmental stages with such delicate complexity that you're simultaneously amused, uncomfortable, and deeply moved. From her initial childlike movements to her eventual sexual and intellectual awakening, she crafts a character who is both alien and profoundly human. This is, without question, my favorite Yorgos Lanthimos film. His signature absurdist approach finds perfect harmony with this narrative, creating a world that's simultaneously grotesque and enchanting. The steampunk aesthetic is a delightful throwback to Jules Verne, with the Eiffel Tower establishing a precise historical context. The occasional use of 16mm lens work beautifully enhances this sensation, sometimes feeling like we're peering through a vintage camera obscura—creating an almost dreamlike quality that mirrors Bella's own perception. The film's literary DNA is unmistakably Frankensteinian. The biographical parallels with Mary Shelley are both fascinating and intentional. Shelley, herself motherless after her mother's death in childbirth, seems to have inspired multiple layers of Bella's narrative. The fact that Shelley's half-sister, like Bella's mother, died by suicide adds another haunting dimension to the story. The relationship between Bella and her creator, Dr. Godwin Baxter (brilliantly played by Willem Dafoe), is particularly poignant. Her calling him "God" is a multilayered reference—not just to Shelley's own father William Godwin, but a sly commentary on the act of creation itself. That heart-wrenching moment when the dying Godwin notes that Bella only ever looked at him with pure love is reminiscent of the monster and child scene in Boris Karloff's iconic 1931 Frankenstein—a tender echo of monstrosity and affection. Lanthimos has crafted something truly unique: a feminist bildungsroman wrapped in science fiction, comedy, and philosophical inquiry. "Poor Things" isn't just a film; it's an experience that challenges our understanding of autonomy, identity, and what it means to truly come into one's self.

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moviejunkie76

May 4, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 8.0

How this movie was not rated NC-17 is the greatest feat of Emma Stone’s career. Surpassing even two Oscars. A woman jumps off a bridge and kills herself. Upon discovering her body our resident mad scientist takes it home , studies _the human body for dummies and goes to work. After his success the brain of our suicide victims baby Begins to grow up in its mothers body. The Scientist invites a valued student to dinner to meet his creation Bella Baxter. It is not long before the student discovers Bella’s special situation. Upon confronting his mentor an arraigned marriage is agreed upon. Bella has other ideas. 35 in appearance but 16 in spirit she runs off with her father’s lawyer. Then she begins to experience life. Food.Sex.Food.Sex.Sex.Sex.Dancing.Sex.Politics.Sex.After a cruise and a falling out on cold Parisian morning she joins a brothel. Combined with endless sex she matures further on many aspects of life. In spite of moral complaints the plot is quite coherent eliminating it as such. There is nothing in this film at all that should shock its director’s fan base. Was I really supposed to believe that was 19th Century Lisbon? Honestly , when Stone was on screen I was not looking at the sets too carefully.Also the movie was absent a scene with a thousand geese.

K

Keeper177

May 1, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 9.0

This film is nothing I thought it would be. I'm glad I'm of the ilk to watch something for at least 10 minutes or I might have turned it off. The plot was eccentric/odd to say the least, but it grew on me quickly thanks to the performances. All were outstanding to say the least and thought Ruffalo would take the supporting award. Stone and Dafoe brilliant work. The cinematography was fantastic which kept me looking for more each scene. Director gave us a great ride of which I enjoyed very much. I guess I'm trying to say, from start to finish, I enjoyed the ride, and everyone involved in this movie did an incredible job.

Horseface

Horseface

Apr 5, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 1.0

Men bad. Interracially promiscuous socialist prostituted bisexual sociopathic women good. The end. Thank you, feminism. I'm surprised there were no transpeople in this thing. Maybe in the director's cut. Boring. So, so boring. You're sooo boooooring.

T

TinaAdams

Apr 2, 2024 · via TMDB

Director Yorgos Lanthimos sweeping cinematic spectacular film that explores the life of what it means to be human, a woman, what exactly is life, and what is love. The tale follows Bella Baxter, a woman who had been given another chance at life in the weirdest medical experiment. The film will make you think. It will stun you with its visual prowness from the direcotr, and the cast commitment to staying in character throughout. Although I found the film to be the strangest tale mixed with aspects of Frankenstein and Eat, Pray, Love. Do not try to think too deeply about what you see because this is a film that wants you to sit and enjoy it's story with fascination, and delight all of your senses. I give it 4/5 stars for it's uniqueness.

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Cast 43
Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Bella Baxter

Mark Ruffalo

Mark Ruffalo

Duncan Wedderburn

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

Godwin Baxter

Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef

Max McCandles

Christopher Abbott

Christopher Abbott

Alfie Blessington

Suzy Bemba

Suzy Bemba

Toinette

Jerrod Carmichael

Jerrod Carmichael

Harry Astley

Kathryn Hunter

Kathryn Hunter

Swiney

Vicki Pepperdine

Vicki Pepperdine

Mrs. Prim

Hanna Schygulla

Hanna Schygulla

Martha Von Kurtzroc

Margaret Qualley

Margaret Qualley

Felicity

Jack Barton

Jack Barton

Fop 1

Charlie Hiscock

Charlie Hiscock

Fop 2

Attila Dobai

Attila Dobai

Hapless Student

Emma Hindle

Emma Hindle

Woman with Kid in London Street

Anders Grundberg

Anders Grundberg

Kid in London Street

Carminho

Carminho

Fado Singing Woman

Angela Paula Stander

Angela Paula Stander

Arguing Woman

Kate Handford

Kate Handford

Kitty

Owen Good

Owen Good

Gerald

Zen Joshua Poisson

Zen Joshua Poisson

Lisbon Crying Baby

Vivienne Soan

Vivienne Soan

Duchess

Jerskin Fendrix

Jerskin Fendrix

Lisbon Restaurant Musician

Tom Stourton

Tom Stourton

Steward

Mascuud Dahir

Mascuud Dahir

Gangplank Steward 1

Miles Jovian

Miles Jovian

Gangplank Steward 2

Jeremy Wheeler

Jeremy Wheeler

Ship Officer

Patrick de Valette

Patrick de Valette

Chapelle

Raphaël Thiéry

Raphaël Thiéry

Saveur the Butcher

Boris Gillot

Boris Gillot

Mersault

Yorgos Stefanakos

Yorgos Stefanakos

Georges

Hubert Benhamdine

Hubert Benhamdine

Handsome Priest

Laurent Borel

Laurent Borel

Crab Man

Laurent Winkler

Laurent Winkler

Paris Medical School Surgeon

Andrew Hefler

Andrew Hefler

Leg Humping Guy

Damien Bonnard

Damien Bonnard

Father

Donovan Fouassier

Donovan Fouassier

Son 2

Wayne Brett

Wayne Brett

Priest

John Locke

John Locke

David, Alfie's Butler

Keeley Forsyth

Keeley Forsyth

Allison, Alfie's Maid

David Bromley

David Bromley

Alfie's Doctor

Celina Schleicher

Celina Schleicher

Swiney Woman #1 (uncredited)

Roderick Hill

Roderick Hill

Man in Park (uncredited)

Crew 35
Jonathan Houlding

Jonathan Houlding

Art Direction

Adelaide Filippe

Adelaide Filippe

Concept Artist

Vasilis Marmatakis

Vasilis Marmatakis

Graphic Designer

Shona Heath

Shona Heath

Production Design

Vasilis Marmatakis

Vasilis Marmatakis

Title Designer

Robbie Ryan

Robbie Ryan

Director of Photography

Holly Waddington

Holly Waddington

Costume Design

Nadia Stacey

Nadia Stacey

Makeup & Hair

Mark Coulier

Mark Coulier

Prosthetic Designer

Nadia Stacey

Nadia Stacey

Prosthetic Designer

Constanza Macras

Constanza Macras

Choreographer

Christophe Dimitri Réveille

Christophe Dimitri Réveille

Other

Elle McAlpine

Elle McAlpine

Other

Miklós Szentváry-Lukács

Miklós Szentváry-Lukács

Utility Stunts

Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos

Director

Greg Fisher

Greg Fisher

Colorist

Yorgos Mavropsaridis

Yorgos Mavropsaridis

Editor

Dixie Chassay

Dixie Chassay

Casting

David Minkowski

David Minkowski

Co-Producer

Ildikó Kemény

Ildikó Kemény

Co-Producer

Daniel Battsek

Daniel Battsek

Executive Producer

Ollie Madden

Ollie Madden

Executive Producer

Andrew Lowe

Andrew Lowe

Producer

Ed Guiney

Ed Guiney

Producer

Emma Stone

Emma Stone

Producer

Yorgos Lanthimos

Yorgos Lanthimos

Producer

Jacek Wiśniewski

Jacek Wiśniewski

Foley Artist

Johnnie Burn

Johnnie Burn

Music Editor

Jerskin Fendrix

Jerskin Fendrix

Original Music Composer

Johnnie Burn

Johnnie Burn

Sound Designer

Johnnie Burn

Johnnie Burn

Sound Re-Recording Mixer

Johnnie Burn

Johnnie Burn

Supervising Sound Editor

Tristan Oliver

Tristan Oliver

Modelling Supervisor

Alasdair Gray

Alasdair Gray

Novel

Tony McNamara

Tony McNamara

Screenplay

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