Povere creature!

I was full of trepidation when seeing The Favourite back in 2018 because I love Yorgos films in his native Greek and I wondered how the weird wave would translate into the English language. The answer is very well. This had been dubbed a feminist Frankenstein and upon viewing I can see why. What's interesting though is Bella creates herself, without giving too much away almost literally creates herself and in the sense she grows with experience. We see countless men try and fail to take ownership of her: control of her body, her mind and mostly her sexuality. I really enjoyed joining her for the adventure and it reminded me of why we should feel wonder at the world, feel compassion for the less fortunate and want to help one another. The aesthetics in this film are really a class apart. We see London, Paris and Lisbon, at once recognisable but also completely altered in the directors imagination. I wouldn't say it's my favourite of Yorgos films but it's very very good.

Clearly a lot of people enjoyed this grotesque movie, but it wasn't for me. Some of the scenes in it made me feel sick, and maybe they were supposed to, but it seemed unnecessary. Don't even get me started on how pretentious the movie was.

I also found this movie very frustrating because the acting was good, the sets and costuming were good, and some scenes used striking cinematography. These things all made me feel like I should've liked the movie, but I don't. It could have been put to much better use.

The sex and nudity is beyond gratuitous. I'm usually not bothered by sex scenes in movies, but for this particular film it felt perverted. Maybe the director has a weird fetish.

Ultimately, this film made me want to crack my own head open and pour bleach over my brain. It's one of those movies I'd like to block out. I don't think I'll ever watch anything else by Lanthimos.

My view is that you should watch this movie with a mind open to fantasy, sexuality and ignorance.

It is a fun movie to watch. The cinematics are imaginative and fantastical. In contrast, the plot is in stark opposition to the magical scenery which, gives this film an interesting allure.

Mark Ruffalo gives it 100% and I give him a 10.

Emma Stone is amazingly venerable and strong. Of Course.

Willem Dafoe looks horrid, but he is a necessary evil in his role.

There is a good amount of sexual content but it is done is a very, matter of fact, way. There is nudity of men and women so if that is not what you want to see, you may want to pass.

The film Poor Things (2023) stands out as a unique yet very peculiar jewel in Hollywood cinema, marked by its creative storytelling and striking visual aesthetics. The film immediately grabs your attention with its very unusual and weird artistic elements.

The cinematography is nothing short of amazing, introducing a blend of black and white scenes that add a layer of complexity and depth and colored scenes. The cinematography is consistently innovative, with techniques that often repeat, for instance, 360 degree shots (fisheye shot), fast zoom-ins and zoom-outs, medium full shots, overhead shots, and Scorsese-like quick pans from left to right. This type of cinematography added more dynamism to the visual experience. The film's use of CGI added an extra layer of surrealism as per its theme. The dance scenes are even more captivating.

One of the film's most striking features is its unusual yet compelling use of sound and music. The vintage lo-fi, bending, peculiar vibe of the soundtrack complements the visual narrative perfectly, while the experimental use of musical instruments like the oboe as a bass element in certain scenes is nothing short of innovative. Moreover, the violin orchestra music with Interstellar-like organs plays a pivotal role in enhancing the storytelling. I really liked how the film handled the climactic moments, especially with the powerful use of a single, sustained music note. This technique, like a scene from the film 'Tenet' (2020), brings a distinct and dramatic impact to the crucial moments of the movie.

The narrative structure of 'Poor Things' is intriguingly unconventional. Emma Stone's performance is a standout, bringing depth and nuance to her character. Bella's character, living in a patriarchal world, adds a feminist perspective to the film, infused with humor and wit. Her unique accent and quirky personality greatly enhance the charm of the film. The dialogue, while peculiar, is engaging and often humorous. This type of humor in the cinema theater resonated well with audiences. And of course, the rest of the cast like Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe and others made a meaningful contribution to the film that tells the very peculiar and unconventional story.

In terms of thematic elements, 'Poor Things' shares similarities with Scorsese's 'The Wolf of Wall Street,' particularly with its more frequent and explicit use of sex scenes.

Throughout the film, the initially strange elements gradually become "the new normal", demonstrating the film's power to shift the viewer's perception. The film's direction is effectively balanced, allowing for the unique elements without being too overwhelming for the viewer.

In summary, 'Poor Things' is a film that pushes the boundaries of conventional visual storytelling. Its originality, combined with a strong cast, innovative cinematography, and a bizarre, out of the box narrative, makes it a remarkable cinematic achievement. However, from the emotional impact, it did not resonate with me.

Poor Things is a very, very strange and peculiar film. This film is about the freedom that every person must have, interpreted by the new life of Bella Baxter, a woman who is already physically adult but mentally child: a plot that I like. In this film we see the evolution that Bella gets and how she gets her psychological maturity, especially through lots of sex. In this film, in fact, there is a high dose of nudity with many very explicit scenes, of which I think at some point they could cut the amount. It's also quite a fantascentific film because a lot of the topics are impossible to find in real life. Lanthimos' direction is excellent, with many beautiful and extravagant filmmakers who keep the spectator on the piece. The image quality is gorgeous with so many amazing colors. Emma Stone does an incredible job and in fact her Oscar is ultra deserved: one thing that makes her performance perfect is also the fact of her courage in facing a film so sexually explicit, performing it at the top! Mark Ruffalo also does an excellent job like all the other actors. The characters are good and the costumes amazing, every detail of clothing is noticed and makes the idea of the setting, which is also amazing. The negative notes are in my opinion: the rhythm and duration of the film, in my opinion it could last even less than 2 hours cutting some scene too much, in fact sometimes I got very bored, and writing, sometimes in my opinion repetitive. The film also makes me laugh with extravagant jokes, as if the whole movie. The ending hasn't convinced me, even this good level. Poor Things is a movie that I will want to watch again.

. Rating: 8.4/10.