Poor Things
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Audience Sentiment
Facing her violent past
Duncan's gambling troubles
The film's biggest sentiment shift occurs when Bella confronts her past as Victoria and faces Alfie's abuse, transforming from a slightly sluggish middle section into a powerful climax about female agency
Critics consistently praised Emma Stone's fearless performance and the film's bold visual design throughout. The sentiment remains strong across most of the runtime, with particular peaks during Bella's sexual awakening, her time at the brothel, and the powerful confrontation with her abusive past.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 53
Emma Stone
Bella Baxter
Mark Ruffalo
Duncan Wedderburn
Willem Dafoe
Godwin Baxter
Ramy Youssef
Max McCandles
Christopher Abbott
Alfie Blessington
Suzy Bemba
Toinette
Jerrod Carmichael
Harry Astley
Kathryn Hunter
Swiney
Vicki Pepperdine
Mrs. Prim
Hanna Schygulla
Martha Von Kurtzroc
Margaret Qualley
Felicity
Jack Barton
Fop 1
Charlie Hiscock
Fop 2
Attila Dobai
Hapless Student
Emma Hindle
Woman with Kid in London Street
Anders Grundberg
Kid in London Street
Attila Kecskeméthy
Burly Guy
Jucimar Barbosa
Lisbon Doorman
Carminho
Fado Singing Woman
Angela Paula Stander
Arguing Woman
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat: