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Poor Things, from winning the Venice Golden Lion to receiving Oscar nominations, captivates audiences worldwide.
Last Updated: 03.29 PM, Mar 07, 2024
People who have watched Poor Things have nothing but praise for the film. The extraordinary film, nominated in several categories at the upcoming Oscars, is now available on OTT in India for all subscribers. Yes, the film featuring Emma Stone in one of her best performances ever is available to stream right now on Disney+ Hotstar. Well, if you have a subscription, then there is no need to think twice and just watch the film on OTT right away.
Synopsis and key characters
Emma Stone produced and Yorgos Lanthimos directed Poor Things, in which the eccentric and brilliant scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) brings back to life a young woman named Bella Baxter (Stone). As long as Baxter watches over her, Bella will be safe to learn. Bella embarks on a whirlwind journey across countries with the slick and debauched barrister Duncan Wedderburn (Mark Ruffalo), driven by her hunger for the worldliness she lacks. Bella becomes more determined than ever to fight for equality and freedom as she escapes the biases of her day.
Check out the trailer below:
Adaptation and genre represantation
The film is based on Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel of the same name, and going by the reviews, critics found steampunk and black comedy among the many genres represented.
At its premiere on September 1, 2023, at the 80th Venice International Film Festival, Poor Things received the Golden Lion. Searchlight Pictures released it in theatres on December 8, 2023, in the US, and on January 12, 2024, in the UK and Ireland. More than $104 million has been earned internationally, and the movie was recognised as one of the top ten films of 2023 by the American Picture Institute and the National Board of Review.
Award recognition and nominations
Critics and business leaders alike have recognised Poor Things with several accolades and nominations. The film took home two Golden Globes: Best Motion Picture (Musical or Comedy) and Best Actress (Motion Picture) for Emma Stone at the 81st annual ceremony. The film received thirteen nominations overall, in addition to eleven BAFTAs (including Best Film), thirteen Critics' Choice Awards (including Best Picture), five nominations (including Best Actress in a Leading Role for Stone), and eleven Oscars.
Full-cast members of Poor Things include Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, Suzy Bemba, Jerrod Carmichael, Kathryn Hunter, Vicki Pepperdine, Margaret Qualley, and Hanna Schygulla.