An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.An account of the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter, a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter.
- Won 4 Oscars
- 113 wins & 405 nominations total
Anders Olof Grundberg
- Kid in London Street
- (as Anders Grundberg)
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- TriviaMark Ruffalo had a lot of doubts about his performance during the shoot. He often half-joked that his friend Oscar Isaac, who was filming on a nearby sound stage, was going to be called in to replace him. One day, Willem Dafoe pranked Ruffalo by taking him to a room where Isaac (who was in on the joke) was waiting. Isaac and Dafoe informed Ruffalo he was fired and, indeed, getting replaced by Isaac.
- GoofsWhen Bella returns to London to visit the dying Godwin; she gets off the carriage and closes the door with her empty right hand. However in the next immediate cut when the carriage drives away, she is now holding her luggage with the right hand. In addition in the preceding black and white scene, she is holding the bag with her left hand.
- Quotes
Bella Baxter: [on the wailing infant] I must go punch that baby.
- Crazy creditsThe opening and closing credits are shown as a frame around the image.
- Alternate versionsUK version was cut in one sex scene to secure an "18" rating. The cut(s) were made to this scene because it was in the presence of children within in the movie. Under UK law, this could be illegal and therefore required removal before being shown at cinemas or distributed within the country.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movies of 2023 (2023)
Featured review
A bit crazy, but absolutely great!
Yorgos Lanthimos is known for his unconventional and thought-provoking films like "Alps," "Dogtooth," "The Lobster," "The Killing of a Sacred Deer," and "The Favourite," and "Poor Things" stands out as one of his finest works yet.
The vibrant production design, costumes, and makeup beautifully capture the eccentricity of the film. Lanthimos' direction is masterful, skillfully maintaining the absurdist tone without ever feeling disjointed. Every performance shines, particularly those of Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, whose outrageous and hilarious portrayals make their characters both captivating and entertaining.
Tony McNamara's writing delves into strange and fascinating themes, seamlessly weaving together elements of fantasy to create a captivating narrative. The visual presentation is bold and striking, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the film's dark humor and comedic moments.
Despite its unconventional nature, the pacing remains engaging, ensuring that the audience is never bored. While "Poor Things" may not be for everyone, it is undoubtedly another triumph for Lanthimos, showcasing his unique vision and storytelling prowess.
The vibrant production design, costumes, and makeup beautifully capture the eccentricity of the film. Lanthimos' direction is masterful, skillfully maintaining the absurdist tone without ever feeling disjointed. Every performance shines, particularly those of Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, whose outrageous and hilarious portrayals make their characters both captivating and entertaining.
Tony McNamara's writing delves into strange and fascinating themes, seamlessly weaving together elements of fantasy to create a captivating narrative. The visual presentation is bold and striking, complemented by a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the film's dark humor and comedic moments.
Despite its unconventional nature, the pacing remains engaging, ensuring that the audience is never bored. While "Poor Things" may not be for everyone, it is undoubtedly another triumph for Lanthimos, showcasing his unique vision and storytelling prowess.
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- ichjanedutarzan
- Mar 5, 2024
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- Also known as
- Pobres criaturas
- Filming locations
- Origo Film Studio, Budapest, Hungary(soundstages)
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Box office
- Budget
- $35,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $34,553,225
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $661,230
- Dec 10, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $117,463,328
- Runtime2 hours 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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