"Poor Things" is another peculiar film by the excellent director Yorgos Lanthimos, a kind of Frankenstein of the 21st century that subverts the logic of what is monstrous, exploring the attempt of a soul to remain pure in an impure society. The director had already addressed a similar theme in the film "Dogtooth." The performances are excellent, representing the best moments in the careers of Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo, who play their roles very well here. Another highlight is the construction of retrofuturistic-style settings, full of references, such as metropolises, which blend intentionally simple visual effects with high-quality effects, constantly creating a sense of suspicion.
The photography seeks open and dystopian angles, and the controversial scenes involving sex are not explained but are very well directed. The film starts with a premise in the best science fiction style but traverses various genres, including horror, comedy, romance, and drama, forming a complete work. Despite being far from perfect, in a period of repetitions and little creativity, Yorgos Lanthimos draws inspiration from a little-known book from the 90s to create a timeless film. Rating: 9/10.
The photography seeks open and dystopian angles, and the controversial scenes involving sex are not explained but are very well directed. The film starts with a premise in the best science fiction style but traverses various genres, including horror, comedy, romance, and drama, forming a complete work. Despite being far from perfect, in a period of repetitions and little creativity, Yorgos Lanthimos draws inspiration from a little-known book from the 90s to create a timeless film. Rating: 9/10.
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