Poor Things Review: A Strange & Joyous Odyssey Features Emma Stone At Her Best

Screen Rant

By Graeme Guttmann

Published Nov 29, 2023

Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things is a horny, hedonistic, and hysterical gem of a film with an all-time great lead performance from Emma Stone.

Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo in Poor Things.

Poor Things is a genre-defying film with a great performance by Emma Stone, exploring themes of awakening and curiosity.
The world of Poor Things is both fantastical and cruel, with surprising kindness shining through.
The film's extravagant sets, costumes, and cinematography capture the inquisitive spirit of the protagonist and deliver bewilderment and brilliance.