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
- 116 wins & 408 nominations total
Anders Olof Grundberg
- Kid in London Street
- (as Anders Grundberg)
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- Writers
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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.
- GoofsMark Ruffalo's attempt at a British accent is extremely unconvincing.
However, an unconvincing accent is simply a limitation of the actor's ability and not a mistake on the part of the filmmakers. Also, what is considered unconvincing is a subjective matter of opinion.
- 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 versionsThe UK's BBFC viewed the film during editing to provide advice on classification, and informed the distributor it required changes to one short sequence to secure an "18" rating. The scene depicted sexual activity in the presence of children. Under UK law, this could be illegal and therefore required removal before being distributed within the country. The changes were made before formal classification, and this same version of the film was ultimately released everywhere.
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Best Movies of 2023 (2023)
Featured review
Poor Things: A new surreal Masterpiece
Lanthimos still knows how to make compelling pictures. They are all different, deep and multifaceted. In this case we see a sensible fem-movie (unlike trash "Barbie"), which shows the formation of a woman through a child in an adult body.
One of the most important aspects of the movie is the filmmaking. God, it's awesome. It's the best I've seen of camerawork on principle. The sets are also top notch. It feels like the real, violent world through the eyes of a matter-of-fact infant.
Emma Stone is wonderful here. So vivid and funny to play an adult girl a child who learns herself and the world - it was necessary to try. The rest of the actors, too, I express the greatest respect.
I took off half a point only for the overuse of sex. There's too much of it, you could have stopped at half of what was shown. Also, I don't really understand the twist towards the finale, but the ending itself is very satisfying.
I suggest watching this movie for those who are not straight thinking and open-minded.
9.5/10.
One of the most important aspects of the movie is the filmmaking. God, it's awesome. It's the best I've seen of camerawork on principle. The sets are also top notch. It feels like the real, violent world through the eyes of a matter-of-fact infant.
Emma Stone is wonderful here. So vivid and funny to play an adult girl a child who learns herself and the world - it was necessary to try. The rest of the actors, too, I express the greatest respect.
I took off half a point only for the overuse of sex. There's too much of it, you could have stopped at half of what was shown. Also, I don't really understand the twist towards the finale, but the ending itself is very satisfying.
I suggest watching this movie for those who are not straight thinking and open-minded.
9.5/10.
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- Also known as
- Pobres criaturas
- Filming locations
- Origo Film Studio, Budapest, Hungary(soundstages)
- Production companies
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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
- $117,625,455
- Runtime2 hours 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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