Poor Things (2023) – A Captivating Tale Of Love, Identity, And Rebellion

Poor Things (2023) – A Captivating Tale of Love, Identity, and Rebellion

Poor Things (2023) - A Captivating Tale of Love, Identity, and Rebellion

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