Review by A.J. Griglak

Poor Things 2023

Whoa - what a WACKY movie! While watching this, I kept trying to identify the different media that was thrown into the blender for this one... I'd say it's Frankenstein (obviously), with some Dr. Seuss, a little Tim Burton mixed in with Willy Wonka plus some scenery out of the game Bioshock. Then, add some camera magic tricks from Hitchcock and fashion from Grace Jones after she watched the new Barbie movie while smoking some 60s weed. Mix all that up, and then throw in a few porno movies.

There were numerous times of complete WTF questions, some real laugh out loud moments, and times of being blown away by the strange cameras and shooting procedures used. Some of the visuals and architecture were amazing. The ending was quite enjoyable - I predicted two outcomes, and the more comedic one was written.

I restarted the movie after watching just to see the beginning again quickly. I LoL'd when I saw the warning pre-credits that the movie would contain tobacco depiction. THAT'S what they're going to warn us about?

This is a definite watch - just make sure the kids are at grandmas or something before starting this one... Even if they are teenagers. ;-)

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