I recently saw this film and I can't quite put into words the feeling it left me with – though, as someone who likes to dissect things, I do have some thoughts about it: a strangely coherent jumble. I really appreciate the director’s perspective on feminism—that’s essentially what the story is about. It follows a young woman's journey toward knowledge. We see her explore and experiment, and there are many artistic …

_Poor Things_ announces itself as something special right away when Emma Stone first appears. It’s surprising to see such great comedic instincts in Stone—her performance as Bella Baxter is a real standout, progressing from simple curiosity to a complex understanding of herself with impressive control. Bella's journey is remarkable. Stone portrays the different stages of her development so carefully and intricatel…

The fact that this film didn't receive an NC-17 rating is more impressive than anything else, even Emma Stone winning two Oscars. We see a woman jump from a bridge and die. Afterward, our eccentric scientist brings her body home, consults a guide to human anatomy, and begins his work. Following his success, the brain of the deceased woman’s baby starts developing inside her mother's body. The scientist then ask…

It turned out to be quite different than what I expected; I’m happy I gave it a chance for at least ten minutes or I probably would have stopped watching. The storyline was unusual, definitely strange, but I warmed up to it pretty fast because of the acting. Every performance was exceptional, and I figured Ruffalo would get some kind of recognition for his supporting role. Stone and Dafoe both did terrific work. T…

The male characters are unlikeable. The female characters, who engage in relationships across racial and ideological lines, come off as sympathetic. That’s essentially it. I am taken aback that there was no representation of transgender people; perhaps they will appear in an extended version. It felt tedious to watch. It's just incredibly dull.

Yorgos Lanthimos has created an impressive and ambitious movie that examines fundamental questions about existence, womanhood, life itself, and the nature of love. The story centers on Bella Baxter, a character who receives an unexpected opportunity at life through an unusual medical procedure. Viewers will be prompted to consider complex ideas, while also being captivated by the film’s striking visuals and the…

The age at which the character becomes involved with older individuals raises serious questions. The depiction of a young girl portrayed in a disturbing manner is deeply troubling. This film seems to offer unsettling evidence related to concerning allegations. It’s worth seeing on the big screen, followed by seeking out an alternative ending through unofficial channels. The acting is quite good. There's violence a…

Yorgos Lanthimos, who previously directed films like *The Killing of the Sacred Deer*, *The Lobster*, and *The Favourite*, teamed up with writer Tony McNamara (*The Great*, *Cruella*) to adapt Alasdair Gray’s 1992 novel, a book that Lanthimos was so fond of he traveled to Scotland in 2009 specifically to secure the film rights. The movie has a Victorian setting blended with steampunk elements and an overall beauti…

This movie is fantastic; it’s really something! I don’t feel equipped with the kind of technical knowledge needed to fully explain everything that's going on, so I'll let more qualified people handle that. However, I can say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching *‘Poor Things’*. It's remarkable. There are a lot of things I appreciated about it, but the biggest one is clear: Emma Stone. My reaction is simply: Wonderfu…

It’s remarkable how much Yorgos Lanthimos’ work resembles a conversation with James Whale. The film introduces "Max" (Ramy Youssef), a student brought in by his professor, "Godwin" (Willem Dafoe – referred to as “God”), to assist on his newest project. Her name is "Bella" (Emma Stone), and it becomes clear that she's the result of some unusual surgical procedures performed by "God"—a man who himself has undergone alt…

It feels like when things aren't working out for us, it’s an opportunity to change—something that unfolds both directly and figuratively in this new film from director Yorgos Lanthimos. The way the story plays out is a really clever combination of different styles, mixing humor, romance, commentary on society, and science fiction elements, resulting in one of the most original, strange, and funny movies to come out r…

Poor Things stands out not just as the strongest entry at this festival, but also as the leading film of the entire year up to this point, and it’s quickly become one of Yorgos Lanthimos' finest works. It's a remarkably clever and very funny narrative that has a lot to say, centering on an absorbing experience of self-realization with complex ideas woven throughout. The acting is superb from everyone involved, tho…