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)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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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
Feminine Quirky Vintage fairytale
As a fan of scary fairytale films, surreal films, the bride of Frankenstein and Lanthimos, I was looking forward to watch Poor Things along time now
Even so, I had the thought that the director couldn't do better/overcome The lobster. (My most favorite Lanthimos film so far)
But I'm glad that's not what happened.
An amazing production design, costumes, performances and original score (especially that!) that made a shockingly match to the film
I will not say again about Stone's interpretation because a lot has already been said and she was truly brilliant.
What really excited me was to change my mind about actor Mark Ruffalo, who I considered to be of limited potential.
I know now, how wrong I was. I absolutely loved and admired his acting in Poor things. (I declare a fan of him from now and on!) And if I were a member of the Academy, I would definitely give him the actor's Oscar in a supporting role without a second thought!
And not forget to mention the Icing on the cake: the appearance of the iconic German actress Hanna Schygulla (Rainer Werner Fassbinder's protégé) in a surprising little role
The film had all the elements to make it a unique, exciting experience. Quirky, vintage and edgy, pushes the boundaries and opens new cinematographic horizons.
Not for the prudish or the squeamish.
If you decide to watch it, go see it with an open mind.
PS : not mentioned Willem Dafoe above, on purpose. The man is a chameleon. And above criticism. Who am I to judge this wonderful actor?
Actually, the whole cast was flawless...
PPS: If you liked this, speed and watch "the tale of tales" from Matteo Garrone.
Even so, I had the thought that the director couldn't do better/overcome The lobster. (My most favorite Lanthimos film so far)
But I'm glad that's not what happened.
An amazing production design, costumes, performances and original score (especially that!) that made a shockingly match to the film
I will not say again about Stone's interpretation because a lot has already been said and she was truly brilliant.
What really excited me was to change my mind about actor Mark Ruffalo, who I considered to be of limited potential.
I know now, how wrong I was. I absolutely loved and admired his acting in Poor things. (I declare a fan of him from now and on!) And if I were a member of the Academy, I would definitely give him the actor's Oscar in a supporting role without a second thought!
And not forget to mention the Icing on the cake: the appearance of the iconic German actress Hanna Schygulla (Rainer Werner Fassbinder's protégé) in a surprising little role
The film had all the elements to make it a unique, exciting experience. Quirky, vintage and edgy, pushes the boundaries and opens new cinematographic horizons.
Not for the prudish or the squeamish.
If you decide to watch it, go see it with an open mind.
PS : not mentioned Willem Dafoe above, on purpose. The man is a chameleon. And above criticism. Who am I to judge this wonderful actor?
Actually, the whole cast was flawless...
PPS: If you liked this, speed and watch "the tale of tales" from Matteo Garrone.
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- tellmamaxx
- Jan 7, 2024
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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
- $117,607,117
- Runtime2 hours 21 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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