I watched it after hearing it recommended from a review of the 50 shades of grey movie. I thought it was going to be significantly more interesting but ended up also kinda disappointed. I liked the performances but the movie didn't feel like it really had the bite that I thought it would have. I did find this video essay which had some pretty interesting thoughts on the movie but I don't think I'm going to rewatch it anytime soon. It's like a 6/10 for me.
May 25, 2024
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personally, i thought it was just alright. the pacing was not my favourite in the world but the cinematography and set design was gorg. the actors did a phenomenal job with their respective roles as well. however, the plot itself was lackluster and the film overall was not probing any new or enticing questions or analyses in the grand scheme of feminist theory that hasn't already been done, and done in a more effective and intruiging way (to ME).
not to say that a film HAS to always be revolutionary, but my theory is that a lot of people have been "overrating" Poor Things and acting like it IS revolutionary partially because the public has been jaded by the majority of big films being one of four things: remakes, sequels, live adaptations of a pre-existing animation, or about the multiverse. not that these types of film are inherently bad, but when theaters are being flooded with these movies, it leaves film execs no desire to create a unique script and film as they are likely worried that original films with little to no pre-existing fanbase would not be as profitable comparatively.
however, i do think that the high praise and positive reception of Poor Things has done a lot of good by showing execs that original movies CAN be successful and the public DOES WANT THEM. i also think its great that an arthouse film is serving as a symbol to push for more original films in the future. plus, just because i don't consider it revolutionary doesn't mean someone else isn't allowed to! these are simply my own personal views so pls don't feel discouraged if u really enjoyed the movie!
Mar 26, 2024
I watched this a couple years ago and I was maybe a little bored with it at the time because it’s kind of quiet and slow and I didn’t see it in a theater. I refer to it a bunch though just because theres a lot of stuff in that movie that I haven’t really seen in other movies
Nov 22, 2024
I watched this film probably a week ago and still cant stop thinking about it. At first I didn’t get anything but understanding hit me the next day
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