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Poor Things

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Released Dec 8, 2023

2h 21m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Sci-Fi

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From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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Critics Consensus

Wildly imaginative and exhilaratingly over the top, Poor Things is a bizarre, brilliant tour de force for director Yorgos Lanthimos and star Emma Stone.

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Audience Says

Poor Things is a weird, wild good time and Emma Stone is fantastic in it -- just be prepared for adult themes that may unsettle or offend some viewers.

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Stef Rubino

Autostraddle

Rather, it’s an attempt to wake us up, to clue us into the behaviors and violences we replicate over and over again, even when we think we aren’t. And on that front alone, Poor Things is a success.

Jan 18, 2024

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Mark Kermode

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The score is brilliant. It absolutely captures the kind of semi-steam punk, fantastical, mythological, Frankestinian... all that stuff. And yet at the heart of it, there is an emotional story...

Jan 18, 2024

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

Bella’s appetite for novelty is reflected in film-making that evokes a similar sense of wonder and discovery in the audience.

Rated: 5/5

Jan 14, 2024

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

I can honestly say that I appreciated Poor Things. I am less sure I can claim to have entirely enjoyed it.

Rated: 7/10

Apr 30, 2024

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Shadan Larki

InSession Film

Stone is fabulous as a woman (re)discovering her zest for life, and Mark Ruffalo is a great, wickedly charming villain.

Apr 19, 2024

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June Butler

Film Ireland Magazine

If I had the choice of watching a final movie before giving up the ghost, it would have to be Poor Things. It ranks among my all-time personal favourites and is one of the wittiest and funniest films to hit cinema screens in years.

Apr 18, 2024

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Sterling

this was unexpectedly one of the best films I’ve ever watched. So original and euphoric. Was it a bit of a fever dream? Yes but that’s exactly what I loved about it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/21/24

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Allison W

Loved everything about this movie! My favorite film of 2023!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Smiley

"A Clockwork Orange" or "Dr. Strange" were more enjoyable than this. Perhaps some "pseudo intellectual" persons might enjoy discussing the ramifications of this with a local barista and other artsy customers at a local coffeehouse. And if this achieved "best actress" award, then the other nominees must have been real "Caspar Milquetoast" performances. Lastly, Emma Stone looks emaciated. I'm just glad that I viewed this on a "senior special" day ... but the "special" hot dogs made the trip to the theater worthwhile.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Tony J

Thought it was great! Interesting, quirky, mysterious, just a fun movie! A little on the long side, but not too bad...

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/20/24

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Frana

I think the only reason this movie didnt get an X rating is because they dont give it anymore. Lots of sex, nudity & bad language. Its also too long. On the plus side, the acting is wonderful & there are some very funny parts.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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William P

beautiful artsy film, 5 stars, I can see why Emma won the Oscars. Very Yorgos auteur style. Go see it. thumbs 👍 up.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/16/24

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Yorgos Lanthimos

Director

Emma Stone

Bella Baxter

Willem Dafoe

Dr. Godwin Baxter

Mark Ruffalo

Duncan Wedderburn

Christopher Abbott

Alfie Blessington

Jerrod Carmichael

Harry Astley

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Poor Things: Exclusive Featurette - Set Design

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Synopsis

From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter's protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Screenwriter: Tony McNamara
Distributor: Searchlight Pictures
Production Co: Element Pictures
Rating: R (Gore|Disturbing Material|Graphic Nudity|Language|Strong Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 8, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 27, 2024
Box Office (Gross USA): $34.5M
Runtime: 2h 21m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.66:1)

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