Yes, there is a lot of nudity, but I might argue it was not gratuitous or sensual, and most(not all) is above the waist. It’s the story of a woman’s discovery of the world, and a big part of that happens to be sex. In my view, it was still too much, and if it … Read more
‘Poor Things’ review: Emma Stone stars in an unhinged yet uplifting film Emma Stone stars as an adult woman with the anarchic spirit of a very young child in a strangely touching film that’s filled with transgressive sex, sadistic power games and grisly violence. Is Poor Things a sad movie? ‘Poor Things’ review: Emma Stone … Read more
UK 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. What scene was removed from Poor Things? UK version was cut in one sex scene to secure an “18” rating. The cut(s) were … Read more
In fact, it’s Stone’s central character, Bella Baxter, who may be one of the poor things of the title, though that adjective can be interpreted as either of its most obvious meanings, pitiable or impecunious, depending on the juncture of this purposeful but free-flowing narrative. What does Poor Things title mean? In fact, it’s Stone’s … Read more
This movie contains 90 potentially triggering events. Is Poor Things triggering? This movie contains 90 potentially triggering events. How would you describe Poor Things? Everything here is wonderfully bizarre, from the performances and dialogue to the production and costume design. And yet at its core, as is so often the case in the Greek auteur’s … Read more
Poor Things director Lanthimos has been outspoken about how the persistent sex scenes were a “very intrinsic” part of the movie. “It was very important for me to not make a film which was going to be prude, because that would be completely betraying the main character,” the director said at the Venice Film Festival. … Read more
The apple scene in Poor Things is shocking because it is deemed improper and childish, which is exactly the point. The deeper meaning of the scene is in Bella’s confusion surrounding the horror of the act that brings her pleasure on a fundamental level, which plays into her eventual stint as a sex worker. What … Read more
Now, there is at least something grotesque about him—because his innards were also experimented on, he can’t properly digest and needs a contraption to expel nearly solid burp bubbles whenever he eats. That’s the kind of bonkers imagination I was looking for throughout. Why did God burp bubbles in Poor Things? Now, there is at … Read more
The phrase “poor thing” is often used to express sympathy or pity towards someone or something. It can be used in a variety of situations, but it is typically used to describe a person or animal who is in a difficult or unfortunate situation. What does the slang poor thing mean? The phrase “poor thing” … Read more
Poor Things is also, very definitely, a comedy. I found myself laughing out loud, often, (which is rare for me, particularly when viewing a film in a cinema). I have to say I was sometimes the only one laughing! Is Poor Things a comedy? Poor Things is also, very definitely, a comedy. I found myself … Read more