Poor Things (2023) User Reviews

Though about it for days and don't know what to make of it.

[ohenderson-04319 · 9/10 · 23 January 2024]

Funny, but disturbing. Shocking, but light hearted. Somewhere between Frakenstein's monster and a teenage coming of age film.

Having spent days thinking about it, I still don't know what to make of this film, other than that it was thoroughly engaging and as unique as anything I've seen.

As a fairly casual cinema viewer when the film started in black and white with completely abstract scenes, I groaned inwardly. If this was to be the entire film, I honestly believed I would have left before the hour mark.

But slowly, the film took hold. There are some interesting ethical and moral questions included, which the film passes no judgement on, merely leaving it to the viewer. I don't know what to think and this made me love every minute of it.

This film is not for everyone and is clearly aimed more at the arts crowd and awards than the average viewer, but as someone who is not an arty type, but enjoys something different, this film fits the bill.

The paradox of belonging

[giuliajeanofficial · 9/10 · 2 February 2024]

This film is a journey through the absurdities of life that are conventionally accepted by society.

Bella is brought back to life by a scientist who swapped her brain with the one of a newborn, so she sees and experience the world without any social lens and she is indeed free from all the little things that cage us - she doesn't marry the guy her "father" wants her to marry, she's curious, seeks adventure and she looks at sex as a way to make herself feel happy.

I don't know if i read it correctly, but one of the themes that I see in this movie is the "belonging", as in "if I belong to someone I have to make sacrifices in order to be with that person, or I need to behave in a certain way to be worthy of this person", which has been a leitmotif of women's lives though out the centuries.

With Bella we don't see this kind of dynamic, because she acts only to make herself feel joy and happiness, so her happiness doesn't belong outside of anyone else and she has power over it.

Bella teaches us the importance of freedom at all costs, even when we are making the worst decision but it's OUR decision and we will face the consequences of it.

Love is often mistaken with possess, God loves Bella = he wants her to never leave her house.

The Lawyer loves her = he kidnaps her and brings her on a boat.

I personally love that she never feels sorry or desperate or in need to be saved, she is her own hero!

I really loved the fact that there are no good or bad characters, everyone has flaws and perks, even the protagonist herself.

Emma Stone is INCREDIBLE in this, she made me forgot she was acting, Defoe gives us a genius portrait of a mad genius, without being a caricature.

This has to be my favorite out of all the Lanthimos movies.

Odd, very interesting, uncomfortable to some, misunderstood by many

[nickevangelopoulos · 8/10 · 29 January 2024]

This is a very unusual movie. I enjoyed watching it, even though it felt awkward at times (as promised by the creators and many reviewers). In my opinion, many users who gave it a 1/10, missed the point. For sure, it is a movie for very mature and sophisticated audiences. It contains a lot of ugly truths about the world, so don't watch it if those bother you. (Don't watch it with teenagers, either, wait until they are 20 or 21.) I appreciated the creative direction, cinematography, and Emma Stone's acting talent. The plot covers multiple aspects of privilege and abuse in thought-provoking ways. On a very high level, you could say that it has some similarities to Barbie, but a very different approach. It is almost the anti-Barbie. The contrast between these two 2023 movies is definitely worth a class discussion in some graduate course of film criticism.

The Weirdest Masterpiece I've Seen in Many Years

[kjproulx · 10/10 · 6 January 2024]

For the reason that I'm completely unsure who this film is aimed at (aside from film lovers like myself), I will not be recommending this one, but I'll also state that this is one of my favourite films in years. If that intrigues you, then maybe Poor Things is your cup of tea. Yorgos Lanthimos is a director with a clear vision that I deeply admire. I don't love all of his work, but the worst I can say about any of his films is that I appreciate them. Well, Poor Things just jumped to the top of my list of favourite Lanthimos pictures. This is a pure work of art, in the weirdest, most bizarre way possible. I'm still trying to wrap my head around the brilliance of Poor Things. Let's dive right in.

The film begins as Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) finds the dead body of a pregnant woman. After taking her corpse to his lab, he makes an incision and removes the baby from her body. He then takes out the woman's brain and replaces it with her baby's brain. Then, much like in the style of Frankenstein, he reanimates the body and she comes to life. He refers to her as Bella (Emma Stone) and refuses to let her leave home. Much like an infant, Bella learns to walk, speak, and also learns every detail of her body. Upon meeting Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), the two of them form a connection and flock away to roam the world together and get very intimate. That's the jist of what sets this film in motion, so if that already turns you off, I would recommend not watching it.

If you're still intrigued, well then this film is a masterpiece. This story is told in a very unique style. As they visit real places in the world, it's done in an incredibly artistic and surreal way. This film is aware that the premise is impossible, so it makes the visuals and details match the absurdity and I couldn't get enough of it. The production designers, art directors, set decorator, costume designer, and the makeup department all deserve endless praise for their work here. They brought Lanthimos' vision to life in stunning fashion. The look of this film blew me away, on top of me already loving the wackiness of the story.

Honestly, all I want to do is gush about this film. The camerawork, the score, every performance, and even the incredibly worded dialogue all just made this a remarkable achievement. Emma Stone deserves an Oscar for her performance here too. I haven't seen such an odd performance done this well and this committed in quite some time. She's a true revelation here and her chemistry with Mark Ruffalo was hilarious. He also deserves all of the recognition he's receiving for this.

Poor Things is a very rare kind of filmmaking that doesn't come around very often. Yes, it's weird beyond what words could ever describe and I even watched a couple of people walk out of my screening, but I just can't feel that way. The craft onscreen is undeniable and I could only dream of ever being able to make a film this masterful. In every conceivable way, I believe this is my favourite film of 2023. If you're someone who is up for watching anything and willing to give anything a shot, I seriously can't recommend this film enough. I'm currently adding it to my list of favourites, ever.

Mesmerising and fascinating

[theloveofartgibraltar · 9/10 · 24 March 2024]

I'm not even that big a fan of Yorgos as a storyteller, I find him interesting and cooky and best and his films very bizarre (which I'm usually into, don't get me wrong) ...I didn't enjoy The Killing of A Sacred Deer in spite of it featuring amazing performances from some of my favourite actors, The Lobster was OK, but I feel it was missing something I can't quite put my finger on. I did enjoy The Favourite, probably mostly because of the 3 main actors and their brilliant performances.

Having said that, I wasn't sure what to expect from this one, but just Emma Stone being involved and the fact that judging by her filmography, I can almost rest assured that whatever she's in, will be at the very least an interesting watch (with the exception of La La Land, I still don't get the hype over that film, it was sooooo boring and uninspiring) I digress, just the fact that Emma was involved, and that bizarre af trailer, also Willem Dafoe (whom I adore) made me curious enough to go watch it, and boy, was I not disappointed. I loved every single minute of this film, Emma Stone as Bella is like nothing I've ever seen before and so much fun to watch as she evolves throughout the film.

I honestly don't understand what some of the hate over it is, or even those who call it "grotesque" or "disturbing" it feels like the world has become so intolerant to the most minimum display of creativity or any mention of sexuality. Like with the hype around Saltburn being "the most disturbing film" almost ruined my experience of it because I went into it expecting to be grossed out by it slightly and was even disappointed that there was nothing that out of the ordinary or even that "disturbing" in it, thankfully, I still very much enjoyed it anyway (I mean, Rosamund Pyke, Rivhard Grant, Barry Keoghan are amazing). What I'm trying to say with this is, don't pay attention to the bad reviews for this one. It has a great message in it, its really not anti feminist at all, regardless whether its written, adapted and directed by men, and its most definitely not perverted. Bella is probably one of the most captivating characters in any film I've ever seen and her journey is a fascinating one with some very sad moments, very real moments, all told through Yorgos' warped (yet great) sense of humor, making the film very funny at some points yet nor cowering away from other very emotional and heartbreaking parts either, and Emma Stone plays her in the most compelling manner.

Hands down, my favourite performance of hers to date.

As much as this film is a fantasy, science-fiction/Frankenstein tale, and set in an obviously fictional world, there's something in its simplicity and the way it is filmed, that feels very grounded in reality.

Weirdly Exquisite

[iomike101 · 9/10 · 21 January 2024]

Emma Stone's performance is jaw dropping. The movie is a masterpiece like an Einstein Frankenstein. I'd say this is 2023 best movie of the year.

I'd never thought Emma would star in such a role. She did a phenomenal performance with ease and professionalism. I still admire her bug eyes.

The movie is unconventionally bizarre with things that would be classified from a Christian's perspective as abominable. Quite some variable feminist elements in the film, yet still fringe.

This is by far my favorite movie of 2023 and I admire Emma Stone's acting abilities. If you haven't seen "Poor Things", I recommend watching it.

A child in a women's body has tons of sex

[mcdonaldparis-83809 · 6/10 · 15 March 2024]

I usually like quirky original movies, and there are a lot of individual elements that are great in this film such as the character's, acting, and world, but at its core this film has little to say and is deeply disturbing.

The core premises of this film without giving too much away is that a child's mind resides in a woman's body. The child is maybe 1-2 years old but no older than 5 and the plot is how much this kid has sex with other adult men.

I felt deeply uncomfortable thinking about a toddler discovering sexual organs and having wild sex and masturbating constantly and publicly because they don't know any better. Some people may say "that's not the point of the film" but it's a purposeful and prominent aspect that gets heavy emphasis throughout the entire run-time.

It feel like the writer wanted to tell the cliched story of the naïvety of a child but also wanted to tell a story about how promiscuous women upset insecure men and I think it's wildly inappropriate or just a bad idea in general to mix those two stories together. Wouldn't you think so?

Which is too bad because I liked everything else surrounding the premise. The cast was perfectly cast and Mark Ruffalo's terrible English accent, although distracting, was very fitting for his phoney shallow character and Gondi loved every second of him on screen. The world was rich and realized, every shot was interesting and the music was fantastic, I just wish it didn't all hinge on such a creepy "what if a kid had a lot of sex".

Not to mention there was a scene where two literal children watched a man and woman have sex. It was played for laughs and it was funny on its own as a concept because it's so absurd, but it made me wonder why twice now we're focusing on underaged people witnessing or engaging in sex acts.

I can see people being upset and getting defensive because if they liked the film maybe I'm saying they're a bad person or something, I'm not saying that. If you think all these aspects are fine then by all means enjoy the film, but I think it's fair to be critical on something like this and think about why some decisions were made when making this film. Like I said, there is a lot to love and if the premise doesn't bother you then you will love this movie.

I'm not a prude, have as much sex with whoever you want or however you want it, just maybe keep the theme of kids away from it.

A most sublime movie

[hubertanunes · 9/10 · 3 January 2024]

Poor things is directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster, The Killing of a Sacred Deer) and is supported with a strong cast, namely Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.

The first impression you get from this movie is bizarre to say the least. In fact, it takes some time to get used to the ambiance which is nothing short of macabre. And surely, this impression lasts throughout the whole movie; but this feeling of weirdness and incomprehension serves the plot and in this sense, is most welcome. Eventually, there comes a time where, inevitably, and without even realizing it, you are suctioned right in, never to escape again. And you are glad to be trapped in what is essentially pit of limitless pleasure.

Indeed, one of the things the movie does very well is make you, along with the protagonist, embark on an adventure. Sure, you might have been to the places the protagonist went to, but those are presented in a most wonderful way. The aesthetics are magnificient and otherworldly. I do not know how they did it, but I remember being in awe and it is a feeling that I will cherish for a lifetime. It is truly a sight to behold.

It is the kind of movie which makes you feel grateful to be alive.

The Lanthimos Extravagance

[felipeandrescinema · 8/10 · 5 February 2024]

The Greek director gives us a new film from his particular filmography, but this time with a higher level of expectation regarding his twisted image of humanity and to faithfully capture his cinematographic footprint with greater eccentricity than on previous occasions. The stakes are raised mainly by its protagonist (Emma Stone), who is possibly in front of one of her best performances, and in turn, one of the best performances so far in the new decade.

Its visual appeal focuses on colorful spaces that accompany Bella (Stone) in her odyssey to discover the experiences of the world and its surroundings, which is attributed unlike the experiences inside the home that are in dark colors, alluding to the oppression of closed spaces and interaction with the world.

Particularly, Lanthimos once again provides sexual scenes as part of his staging, only this time with greater exaggeration and eroticism than in his previous proposals. To conclude, this has been one of the most fascinating experiences I have had in a big screen movie in recent months, the reaction of the general public and the distance with this type of stories make it a solid experience.

Garbage

[mariagscalia-73482 · 1 March 2024]

As a sexual and open minded person, this movie was just garbage. Visuals were the only thing that can be praised.

Baby brain placed in dead mother's body...sounds like a fun start as a horror fan. However, old men having sex with baby brain woman and calling it feminism cause she's to mentally immature to understand what they are doing is wrong. Bulls*it. Honestly, people were gasping at a sexy Irishmen slurping up bath water and calling it offensive, while this piece if garbage was nominated for Oscars... What were these actors even thinking? I love everyone in this cast! I don't understand what world we are living in.

Don't believe the Oscar hype. Skip this. Watch Saltburn. Or Oppenheimer. Or Barbie. Anything is better than this.

An amazing film, but definitely not for all people

[renhudspizza · 6/10 · 17 March 2024]

Poor Things is as if Stanley Kubrick and Wes Anderson made Edward Scissorhands, but Edward was a girl, and way more talkative. (Also not scissors for hands, thank Godwin for her!)

Emma Stone laid herself bare (for 50% of the film) and deserves her Oscar.

Kudos to the winners for Production Design (winner by a mile, the complexity), Makeup and Hairstyling, and Costume Design.

The only flaw was the terribly wooden performance by Jerrod Carmichael who I would like to recommend for the Golden Raspberry awards. It was if he was in a grade school play as Tree #2 and unfortunately had lines.

It is sad that many people are giving this bad reviews just because it is not their kind of movie. Maybe do a little bit more research and watch movies you will actually like.

Speaking of Wes Anderson, I had trouble watching both The French Dispatch and Asteroid City. They just weren't compelling to me. But I found Poor Things really compelling throughout.

Not for me

[parksiet · 4/10 · 31 December 2023]

Poor Things simply just wasn't for me. I really don't like to say I hate a movie... so we'll just go with "it wasn't for me". I did appreciate the production design and performances, but a lot of the cinematography and writing/directing choices just didn't work for me. Just a little too weird for my tastes. And felt way too long. I wanted to like it so bad, and was so disappointed to find myself disliking it so much.

I know it's been getting good reviews from most people - I'm in the minority here! So if you're interested, definitely check it out! I'm a huge supporter of going to see a film if you are interested in it and deciding for yourself how you feel!

A wierd masterpiece

[stefanos-93455 · 9/10 · 15 March 2024]

I never thought a movie can be so wierd and yet so amazing... Poor things is not just the plot... It's what you can extract from the plot. The deep meanings and the well hidden messages are the main reason why this movie is so good. I myself made a crazy theory inspired by this movie. Imagine what AI has to deal with if sometime in the future it gains consciousness...That's totally mind-blowing. Giorgos Lanthimos did a great job directing this film but the story itself and the well-written script took it to another level. Emma Stone is extraordinary as well as William Dafoe and Mark Ruffalo. I highly recommend this movie to people who likes better deep and meaningful movies rather than just a plot and some action. To be honest in the beginning I was a little bored and I had so many questions but trust me, your questions will be answered quickly.

Thank you to all the creators.

Great movie

[pdiakoumi · 9/10 · 13 February 2024]

I enjoyed a lot the movie . Clever script. Very funny. Beautiful scenes and dresses ! All the actors are super talented and played exceptionally good! Emma stone outperformed. The way she blinked her eyes in the surgery scene is spectacular. Some scenes could be a bit shorter Lanthime. Also I did not understand why the movie was named poor things. Great work! I hope this movie to get many Oscar's because it deserves it . It is obvious that every detail was carefully monitored. I did not like much the black and white scenes . Also the wide lense sometimes it is not nice for eye because we are not get used to this kind of shots.

Well a stranger but really good film I've yet to see

[ryanmcclure-00777 · 9/10 · 28 February 2024]

Where to start on a film that will in my own opinion be like marmite to viewers either loving it or hating it and for some of the movie I was feeling I'd be in the latter but by movie ending it thought it was an amazing movie from a fantastic director, with Emma stone stealing the show in what is sure to be trophy laden perfomance when it comes to awards season with mark ruffalo and a brilliant Willem Dafoe to also surely be around when handing out awards this coming awards season.

Director yorgos lathimos is clearly a master with these type of movies having directed the favourite another fantastic movie

Mental but brilliantly weird movie.

*Warning: DON'T go see "Poor Things" with your parents!

[skywseals · 9/10 · 7 January 2024]

Such an entertaining and enlightening ride! Emma Stone's Bella Baxter is one of the best characters ever created, Willem Dafoe is great as always, and I'm SO happy to see Mark Ruffalo doing weirdly wonderful work! Best dialogue, best production design and cinematography, perfect acting throughout.

It's an accessible encapsulation of the evolution of feminist/humanist thought, an unrelenting condemnation of the male exploitation of women (even by nice guys), and a Dr. Seussian vision of the absurdity of "polite society".

Yorgos Lanthimos is now one of those precious few directors who has a singular, unique vision. Like Wes Anderson, nobody makes movies that look and feel like his. From the credits to the camera lenses to the dance moves, he is building his own style right before our eyes, and it's awesome to see a new seminal artist emerging in real time.

Funniest movie of the year. Highly recommended (but not with your parents. Seriously.)

Hilarious, bizarre and a philosophically very dark comedy - cinema at its finest!

[heywhatsupman · 7 September 2023]

Hilarious, bizarre and a philosophically very dark comedy - cinema at its finest!

I just watched this film at the Biennale Festival in Venice and I'm totally mesmerized by it: This is as good as cinema can get!!!

The film dares to ask boldly all the deepest und most relevant questions in our life.

A philosophical journey of questioning the established values of the society, the concept of morality and the true meaning of life itself. An absolutely brilliant performance, especially by Emma Stone (I'm quite sure she will win an Oscar for this!), a fantastic set and costume design, I'm not even getting started on storytelling, cinematography and editing... Oh Yorgos oh Yorgos!

I would love to watch it again immediately as soon as it is out in theaters.

PS: I have only one wish regarding music: Tom Waits would have gone very well with this. In my head Tom was playing while I watched the film.

6.5/10. Overrated

[athanasiosze · 6/10 · 12 March 2024]

1) The misandry is strong in this one. Not surprising though, seems that this is the Holywood way from now on : Every man is dumb or pathetic or disgusting or criminal or childish. Condemning toxic masculinity is one thing. Condemning masculinity in its entirety, is another.

2) Seems also that in order to achieve Enlightment, you have to be a sex worker. It's so obvious i wonder why noone thought about this in the entire Human History. I guess Lanthimos is a pioneer. A Marco Polo of Wisdom. It made me so uncomfortable watching Stone's character dealing with this disgusting debauchery (I mean the "Paris" segment). But i guess it's a sign of toxic masculinity if you don't like watching a woman get humiliated. Lanthimos is beloved in Holywood because obviously he preaches Women empowerment. I didn't know that Humiliation/Depression = Empowerment. Happy to find out.

3) Sarcasm aside, this could ve a very good movie. I am a man but i would gladly watch a movie showing a woman's path to Self Actualization. Until the PARIS segment, i thought that this movie is something like that. And i was enjoying it. A very good dark fairy tale/comedy drama fantasy. Not just funny but even hilarious at times. German Expressionism meets Terry Gilliam or something like that. A visually stunning movie with GREAT acting. Stone was magnificent but the other actors were amazing too (Dafoe, Ruffalo, Carmichael etc). Not a brilliant movie but a clever one. I wish that Jerrod Carmichael had more screen time, his character was very interesting. But i don't wanna nitpick it, it was a good movie overall. Even with the misandry element.

However, the PARIS segment ruined this movie. Literally, one of the most unnecessary parts of all time. Meaningless, empty, vulgar. Even misogynistic i'd say.

And, of course, the ending. A ridiculously simplistic and naive ending for all brain dead people to enjoy.

Best film of 2023!

[masood-bazai · 9/10 · 21 January 2024]

Yorgos Lanthimos outdoes himself in 'Poor Things,' crafting what might just be hailed as the cinematic jewel of 2023. This film isn't just watched; it's experienced. Every frame is a mesmerizing work of art, pulling us into a world seen through the eyes of Bella, masterfully portrayed by Emma Stone. Bella, the brainchild of a scientist with godlike eccentricity (a role Willem Dafoe was born to play), embarks on an extraordinary journey. From an innocent, almost childlike being, she evolves into an intellectually awakened force, challenging the norms of a stilted society with her bold exploration of sexuality and intellect. This evolution is not just compelling; it's a breathtaking spectacle of character transformation.

The storyline weaves through themes of vulnerability, particularly in the male characters who see themselves as Bella's guardians, only to spiral into madness as they grapple with her enigmatic nature. The film masterfully balances elements of comedy with poignant tragedy, creating an atmosphere that's both hauntingly beautiful and irresistibly engaging. Emma Stone's performance is nothing short of revolutionary, with Dafoe's portrayal of the mad scientist being a stroke of genius. Let's not overlook Mark Ruffalo, whose role in this film might just be the pinnacle of his career.

For those who've dipped their toes in Lanthimos's surreal cinematic universe, 'Poor Things' is a mind-bending escalation of his artistic vision. And for those unacquainted, strap in for an exhilarating, boundary-pushing ride. In my eyes, 'Poor Things' isn't just a film; it's a groundbreaking, awe-inspiring masterpiece that stands unrivaled as the film of the year.

Objectification of women?

[lhvoliveira · 7/10 · 14 April 2024]

The film has some entertaining moments, but my biggest problem with this movie is what has also been mentioned here in some reviews. In fact, I think that the message that the movie wanted to send out ended up being the opposite. Most of all, it gives the idea that the person who wrote this has some perverse fantasies about little girls.

I can't find much meaning in this movie. I can deal with the idea of the woman who committed suicide and put her daughter's brain in her mother's body, but it's really in the sense of a black comedy, not very deep. It was the premise they came up with to try to explain Bella's story, but deep down, the woman ends up being completely objectified throughout the movie, and it ends up being too long in terms of the number of times the film repeats itself in its message.

Overall, the movie was entertaining for me (more at the beginning), the filming and scenery are interesting, and the dialogues too, but it's impossible not to criticize the wrong aspects of it. As I said, the movie is very long, and I made a huge effort to stay awake, because little by little I started to lose interest.

Why Poor things is controversial

[ina-kiss1 · 8/10 · 4 March 2024]

"Poor things" isn't for everybody. And when I say that I don t mean that if you don t like it, it went over your head and you should go back to watching Transfomers. No. It's a very very very specific type of weird, that won't be for everyone. Like Twin Peaks, or Everything everywhere all at once ( which I hated). It's like a fever dream on the strangest coqtail of psychedelics. If it happes to be your kind of weird, you will love it.

It worked for me and I liked it a lot. I plan to watch it again, so I can digest the dialogue and simbolism. On the first watch, it was a little overwhealming to adapt to the weirdness of it all. I liked Bella and her transition from selfish child to complex adult, the learning process of someone with no preconceived ideas or limitations.

It was dreamlike, extremely beautifully shot, thought provoking, and weirdly endearing.

A reminder that ratings are subjective. Warning: DON't watch it with your parents!

[yj-c-70356 · 6/10 · 13 February 2024]

This film is a reminder that ratings are actually almost entirely subjective, and that no matter how acclaimed or highly rated it is, you can be disappointed. In fact, the more you pin your expectation based on amazing ratings, the more likely you are to be disappointed. So my mistake on that part.

WAY too many unnecessarily explicit and long sex scenes.

Slow moving.

All the more interesting things happen in the plot at the very end.

Bella's 'discoveries' of aspects of the world are deep and meaningful, especially her discovery of inequality and indifference of humanity to others' suffering.

Funny and quirky with an interesting plot, but I just really don't agree with the +8/10 rating.

Ridiculous and so disappointing

[ccd-172-366308 · 3/10 · 8 March 2024]

I am a huge fan of The Favourite, The Lobster, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Those movies were thoughtful, clever, and just truly stunning and original. This movie was pointless and boring. It wasn't empowering in the least. It tried. Really, really hard. It wasn't deep, every moment of it was clearly for shock value. Does having a ton of sex with different men make you a liberated woman? Ridiculous and heavy handed. I guess those of us who don't like it don't *get it*...it's art after all! It shouldn't make sense!

The cinematography was gorgeous, I'll give it that. And I was happy to see Ramy Youssef in a big movie because he's fantastic. Mark Ruffalo should never attempt any accents, ever, and I think he's wonderful otherwise. Oof. So bad. Emma is better than this. So so disappointing!

My favorite characters were the animals roaming the property. They should've given more lines to the chicken dog.

Probably the best movie you will watch this year.

[chomerly · 9/10 · 9 January 2024]

Take the angst of teenagers finding their way in the world, the innocence and gullibility that brings, and then throw in some Frankenstein with a little bit of Barbie for good measure and what you have is one of the best movies I've seen for a long time.

The cinematography, the quality of writing and the execution of the script by Stone and Ruffalo is second to none and it sends you on a rollercoaster of different emotions. You can't help but laugh at both the comedy and also the breath-taking scenes that you will see.

I applaud Emma Stone for what must have been a nerve-racking production and I also have to commend Mark Ruffalo for his cad-like acting and comedic execution of his role. I honestly cannot praise this spectacular movie enough and I implore anyone who considers themselves to be movie buffs to watch it.

Excellent acting and storyline!

[adwailnetwork · 10/10 · 14 January 2024]

Exciting, funny and dark, highly entertaining and with a very relevant message about a desire to control women and their desire for autonomy. It was very unconventional and artistic and beautiful directorial choices were made by Yorgos Lanthimos who also directed 'The favourite'. If you enjoyed that film I would highly recommend this! Emma Stone portrayed some of the best acting of her career and after being underwhelmed with her performance in 'la la land' I have been extremely impressed with her range and talent as an actor in subsequent movies 'the favourite' and 'poor things'. Willem Dafoe and Mark ruffalo and all cast were fantastic and I was immersed in the story. I would highly recommend this!