This was a lot of fun and felt fresh through and through. For me, the 2+ hours passed by like nothing. I enjoyed most of the dialogues, of course the camera work, the soundtrack and the overall vibe. The final 10-15 minutes made me smile nonstop, this was just really good cinema. I personally also loved the ending shot. Left the theatre with a big grin and a good feeling.
Good Movie, based on true facts.
About the beginning of the era of freedom in Portugal.
"A Revolução Dos Cravos" (Carnation Revolution).2.3 points -> Cinematography (0-3)
1.5 points -> Acting and Characters (0-2)
2.4 points -> Plot (0-3)
0.9 points -> Score (0-1)
0.8 -> enjoyed the movie. (0-1)
Aka. 8.0 points
With 'Poor Things', director Yorgos Lanthimos has created a film that has quite a few similarities with the box office hit 'Barbie'. Both are about women who start out as objects without any self-determination and, in the course of a journey, find themselves and discover their freedom. Both films also impress with fantastic costumes, good performances, and, most importantly, a phenomenal production design.
But, while I enjoyed 'Barbie', this Frankenstein story is in a completely different league. Lead actress Emma Stone delivers perhaps the best performance of her career, and Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe are also great here. The absurd humor worked perfectly for me. I haven't laughed more in a movie all year than I did in this one. And ultimately, the world that Lanthimos creates is one that has never been seen before. It's really difficult to create something "new" in film in the 21st century, but that's definitely the case here.
All in all, I not only give "Poor Things" my highest recommendation, but it is also my favorite film of 2023.
A very powerful movie. One that starts and ends on a statement. A movie that takes a stance, that don't pander to a wider audience, an audience this movie doesn't touch, but still remains accessible. A movie that unabashedly portrays reality, that shows a community with all its struggles, contradictions, camaraderie, and diversity. A rare movie in which each and every character is important; each and every life is important. Amazing when it's loud but even more so when it get quiet. A movie that shows moments when grief is too much to bear and moments when life and joy explode. A film that is moving without feeling manipulative. The kind of film we definitely need more of.
The most powerful moment of this for me was the credits, when the movie halts to a deafening silence. It felt crushing, and the weight and intensity of everything in the previous +2 hours hit me like a brick wall.
i don't get the point of this film, it's like it tries to tell you something but it's also retarded
I think we could not catch all the details but I just wanna share one
During the scene where he buys guns, the seller says "Holds six shots in the clip, one shot in the chamber. That's if you're dumb enough to put a round in the chamber."
In the end, he uses exactly seven shot.
It’s incredible how many great actors you can shoehorn into your movie and get the worst performance out of everyone; Christian Bale, on the other hand, is the only good one here.
John David Washington is so one-note here, as he has the same tone of voice and facial expression throughout. You can tell Robert De Niro is phoning it in regarding his line delivery and lack of interest.
The whole movie feels like an overdose of “acting pills”. It’s a plotting movie that thinks it’s clever and funny but ends up being confusing and boring.
I went for the laughs and left the movie theater with an existential crisis. I loved it <3
This is the greatest movie to watch when you are high or drunk. The whole movie feels like an existential experience. 9/10.
A remarkable adaptation of a play that is not easy to turn into a film without falling into too much political verbiage. J.T. Rogers does clever cinematographic script, supported by actors who breathe life into hieratic characters. Suggesting that dialogue cannot be found if it is not sought, through the Israeli-Palestinian negotiations there is a deep reflection on the human being. There is tension and suspense around a table, with an extraordinary cinematography.
Not a bad movie. Already seen The Belier Family before so...
And i understand the need of American version, because in USA, something French are not a thing to Sell.
But learn how to read and get subtitles because the cast of Belier presents really more emoticon then this.
I cryed in the last song of Belier Family.
Very powerful movie full of emotions
The journey of dealing with deafness is told impecably , each stage you feel the disappointment and empowerless of Ruben
Well written , Well directed , and very well acted , Riz Ahmed is phenomenal and the sound was great
This is an excellent example of using a great cast to make a good movie into a great movie.
Probably the first four-hour movie that I watched in one sitting. Not a perfect one, but the first fiction that caused me emotions since "Endgame". The plot is interesting. The characters are developed. The soundtrack is incredible. It could have been a beginning of something, but, you know what happened. Such a pity that a franchise with this potential has been lost.
well... at least the costumes were stunning? because jesus fuck, the script is so flat that I am amazed that Cate didn't break her back carrying this movie so hard
Ema is a beaten dog that bites and you don't know if you should pity it or not, because you don't know if it bites because it's beaten or beaten because it bites.
But the dog doesn't care what you think, it just continues to dance.
A highly stylized psychosexual drama, Ema is an over-long song with so-so lyrics but great music that makes you feel like dancing.
Sure, books are always better, but I liked the dark setup and looking forward to the second part...
No Quidditch for years, and suddenly we get tryouts and snippets of a match because it's plot-relevant again. I know there's only so much that can be packed into a movie series, even one with such long installments as this, but a little backstory on how Harry got to be team captain and what happened to Wood would have been nice.
As a movie it's the most well crafted of the series. But as an adaptation of the book, it was by far the worst.
This is where the series starts to get serious and dark.
Beautifully constructed and developed, epicness at the highest levels.
A super hero villian who succeeds with their diabolical plan to destroy the world and ironically save it at the same time. WHAT? So much love for the creativity of this movie.
I just finished watching “The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson”... spent the last twenty minutes or so with tears running down my face. Unexpectedly, it was Sylvia Rivera’s story, woven into the larger tale that broke my heart. Islam Nettles story too, illustrates how little has changed for transgendered women since Marsha’s body was found.
Everything is just so messed up. Awesome!
It's interesting the way this movie holds your attention, really hard 127 hours that the real climber faced. Very good acting from James Franco. I recommend watching this movie, I really liked it.
Like driving circles on the motorway: there's a lot of movement but it doesn't really go anywhere.
I am a huge fan of both Ursula Le Guin and Studio Ghibli but the story and the presentation just weren't all they needed to be. The fragments of story they excerpted from the novel lacked cohesiveness, so the characters' stories were truncated and lost. The art work was true to the beauty of Ghibli. I'm disappointed that I can only give this film a 6 (fair) out of 10. [Animated Fantasy]
I was nervous about this movie, but it turned out to be AMAZING! As a long time fan of the show, I felt it did it justice and was a great homage to what made the show great. It felt like coming home. I loved how all of the characters had their moment to shine. Thomas Barrow is my favorite, and his arc made me so happy! His character has matured so much and seeing him in action again was wonderful. The cinematography was just beautiful, the actors put on superb performances, and the music was as always - amazing. There were a couple cheesy lines and rushed plots (understandable - it's a lot to cram in 2 hours!), but they made me love it more. My friends who came with who had never seen the show even loved it as well!