Poor Things (2023) – A Captivating Tale of Love, Identity, and Rebellion
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Release Date: December 8, 2023
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 114 minutes
Status: Released
Rating: R for some violence, suggestive material, and brief strong language
Star Rating: 4.5/5
In the intriguing and poignant film Poor Things, director Yorgos Lanthimos weaves a complex narrative that delves into the themes of identity, morality, and the human condition. The movie is set in Victorian-era Glasgow, where the enigmatic Bella Baxter, played by the talented Emma Stone, navigates a world of social norms, patriarchal expectations, and unwavering desire for autonomy.
Poor Things is an adaptation of Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel of the same name, which was itself inspired by Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The film masterfully explores the blurred lines between fact and fiction, as Bella’s story is told through the eyes of her creator, a God-complex-ridden scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter, portrayed by Willem Dafoe.
As Bella navigates her newfound existence, she begins to challenge the societal conventions that surround her, often with humorous and irreverent results. Her journey is a powerful exploration of what it means to be human, and the ways in which we define ourselves within the world around us.
Movie Credits:
Distributed by: Searchlight Pictures
Production Companies: Film4, Element Pictures
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: English
Actors:
Emma Stone as Bella Baxter
Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter
Jerrod Carmichael as Lester
Mark Ruffalo as Harry Astley
Christopher Abbott as Leo Baxter
Margaret Qualley as Sophie Baxter
Crew:
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
Screenplay by: Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Produced by: Yorgos Lanthimos, Deborah Davis, Tony McNamara
Cinematography by: Robbie Ryan
Edited by: Yorgos Mavropsaridis
Music by: Jerskin Fendrix
