Genre : Fantasy / Drama / Romance

Runtime : 2hr 21min

Language : English

IMDb : 8.3/10

Rotten Tomatoes : 92%

Letterboxd : 4.2/5

Metacritic : 95%

Wikipedia : Link

Director : Yorgos Lanthimos

Cast

Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Jerrod Carmichael

Plot

Poor Things (2023) follows the extraordinary life of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant yet unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Initially possessing the innocence and curiosity of a child, Bella rapidly evolves into a fiercely independent and curious woman. She embarks on a whirlwind adventure across continents with the debonair but reckless lawyer Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), experiencing freedom, love, lust, and betrayal. As Bella matures, she begins to reject societal expectations and embraces her autonomy, questioning the structures of patriarchy and morality around her. Her journey becomes one of empowerment, as she transforms from a passive creation into a self-aware individual shaping her own destiny. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and adapted from Alasdair Gray’s novel, the film is celebrated for its surreal visuals, bold performances, and Emma Stone’s fearless, award-winning role that anchors this modern fable of liberation.