The movie Poor Things was named Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. In fact, Emma Stone, who played the role of the film, managed to take home the Best Actress trophy for the same film category.
Quoting the IMDb page, Poor Things is the latest work of director Yorgos Lanthimos, while the film's script was written by Tony. The movie Poor Things is an adaptation of a novel by Alasdair Gray released in 1992 with the same title.
Poor Things Synopsis
The movie Poor Things is set in the Victorian era in London, England, which focuses on the character Bella Baxter. She is the foster child of a surgeon named Godwin Baxter.
Bella lives with Godwin, whom she considers a father figure. Godwin also accepts Bella's presence in his life.
Godwin also lives with a student who is his assistant, Max McCandles. Max also fell in love with Bella who has a unique personality.
Although Bella is an adult woman, she still behaves like a child. She has a baby brain after being transplanted by Godwin after her foster child tried to commit suicide.
Bella even referred to Godwin as a "God" like the name attached to her father. On the other hand, Max, who fell in love with Bella, asked her to marry him.
At first Bella accepted Max's proposal, but then she began to want other things as her brain developed. Bella prefers to run away with a lawyer named Duncan Wedderburn.
Bella and Duncan's relationship was full of adventures. But unexpectedly, living in a different era from her first life made Bella feel freer. She began to demand equality and freedom for her people.
Apart from Emma Stone, Poor Things also stars Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, Christopher Abbott, and Jerrod Carmichael. Here is the cast profile of the movie Poor Things
Emma Stone as Bella Baxter
Emma Stone plays the role of Bella Baxter. She is a woman who was brought back from the dead by a scientist named Dr. Godwin Baxter.
Emma Stone is an American actress. She was born on November 6, 1988, in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Stone rose to fame in 2007 with her role in the teen comedy film "Superbad". She went on to star in numerous other successful films, including "Easy A" (2010), "Crazy, Stupid, Love" (2011), "The Amazing Spider-Man" (2012), "The Help" (2011), "Birdman" (2014), "La La Land" (2016), and "Cruella" (2021).
Stone has received numerous awards for her acting, including the Academy Award, BAFTA Award, and most recently the 2024 Golden Globe Award. She has also been nominated for three Tony Awards.
Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn
Mark Ruffalo plays Duncan Wedderburn, a lawyer who falls in love with Bella. Ruffalo is an American actor who has won one Golden Globe Award.
He is known for his roles in films such as "Zodiac", "Shutter Island", "The Avengers", "The Hulk", and "Dark Waters".
Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter
Willem Dafoe plays Dr. Godwin Baxter, the scientist who brings Bella back to life. Dafoe is an American actor who has won one Golden Globe Award.
He is known for his roles in films such as "Platoon", "The Last Temptation of Christ", "Spider-Man", "The Florida Project", and "The Lighthouse".
Ramy Youssef as Daniyar
Ramy Youssef plays Daniyar, a man who helps Bella escape from Dr. Godwin. Youssef is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his role in the television series "Ramy".
Christopher Abbott as Lord Archibald McCandlish
Christopher Abbott plays Lord Archibald McCandlish, Bella's dead husband. Abbott is an American actor known for his roles in films such as "Girls", "Black Mass", "The Sinner", and "The Lighthouse".
Jerrod Carmichael as Sir Richard
Jerrod Carmichael plays Sir Richard, a nobleman who is attracted to Bella. Carmichael is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He is known for his role in the television series "The Carmichael Show".
Before winning the 2024 Golden Globe Awards, the film, which was released on December 8, 2024, premiered at the 2023 Venice International Film Festival and won the Golden Lion award. After that, Poor Things also screened at the New York Film Festival, Busan International Film Festival, and Sitges Film Festival.
Thus the review of the synopsis of Poor things which was named best Motion at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards. The film starring Emma Stone also received a high rating on the IMDb page, which is 8.5/10.