Poor Things (2023)

Poor Things (2023) — a bold, genre-blending romance sci‑fi from director Yorgos Lanthimos — follows the extraordinary revival and coming-of-consciousness of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman resurrected by the brilliant and unconventional Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s guardianship Bella’s curiosity and appetite for life send her into a dizzying, globe‑spanning affair when she runs off with the charismatic, decadent lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo). Their whirlwind journey becomes both a physical adventure and an intellectual rebellion: free from the period’s prejudices, Bella learns, loves, and insists on her own definition of freedom and equality. Seeing the film, you can expect a visually striking, often surreal experience that mixes dark humor with emotional tenderness. Lanthimos’s distinctive, off‑kilter style turns a period setting into something simultaneously whimsical and unsettling — lavish production design, bold performances, and oddball sci‑fi conceits create moments of wonder, discomfort, and laughter. Emma Stone anchors the story with a vivid, curious central performance while the supporting cast provides sharp, memorable counterpoints. The movie operates as both a romantic caper and a provocative exploration of identity, autonomy, and social norms. Viewers will come away entertained by the wild plot and spectacle, and provoked by the film’s questions about liberation, moral responsibility, and what it means to be human.

Actors: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Genres: Romance, Sci-Fi

88 /100 7.8 /10 8.3 /10