In just eight feature films, Yorgos Lanthimos has managed to establish his name on the shortlist of influential directors, those whose films are eagerly anticipated with excitement and enthusiasm. His latest film has just been released in cinemas, and it more than lives up to the hype that has surrounded it since its announcement.
At the same time, even the least astute spectator would see a wide smile light up their grumpy face when reading such a cast: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, just to name a few. But to bring together such a lineup of talents, you have to rely on your own, and that's exactly what Yorgos Lanthimos seems to have done, with a style that is very personal to him, for quite some time now.
In his films, comedy is almost always satirical (like "The Lobster"), burlesque borders on horror ("The Killing of a Sacred Deer"), and the image, above all, has that touch of originality and personality that marks the great ones (like "The Favourite"). In "Poor Creatures," the director combines these three aspects of his cinema to perfection, offering a tale with powerful symbolic significance, from which one emerges with a sense of joy and fulfillment.
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Caption: "Poor Creatures," an 8th feature film for Yorgos Lanthimos.
In this 8th feature film, Yorgos Lanthimos once again pushes the boundaries of his art, taking us on a journey into a world where reality and fantasy merge. While watching "Poor Creatures," one cannot help but be captivated by the incredible performances of Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, and the rest of the talented cast. Their expressions and emotions bring the characters to life, making us deeply empathize with them.
As the story unfolds, we find ourselves immersed in a universe where nothing is as it seems. Lanthimos' unique style shines through in every frame, with his distinctive visual language and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a film that keeps us on the edge of our seats, curious to discover what will happen next.
But "Poor Creatures" is not just a visually stunning piece of cinema. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of human nature and societal norms. Through his carefully constructed narrative, Lanthimos challenges our preconceptions and forces us to question the status quo. It is a powerful reminder that appearances can be deceiving and that there is often more than meets the eye.
In the end, "Poor Creatures" is a film that lingers in our minds long after the credits roll. It leaves us with a sense of wonder and a renewed appreciation for the art of storytelling. Yorgos Lanthimos has once again proven himself to be a master of his craft, delivering a cinematic experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. So, if you're in the mood for a film that will make you smile, reflect, and challenge your perceptions, "Poor Creatures" is definitely worth watching.g>simply amazed, but also with the certainty of having seen something new, important, and infinitely beautiful.
A captivating fantasy scenario
Bella Baxter is the result of her "father" Dr. Godwin Baxter's scientific experimentation, of which she will quickly shorten the first name to " God " — do you feel the symbolic depth ? Endowed with a woman's body and a baby's brain, her personality as well as her sexuality will develop at an impressive speed, quickly making Dr. Baxter's property too narrow for her desires for discovery ; Bella is self-aware, and from then on, her appetite for life and its pleasures cannot be satisfied. Thanks to the guidance of a malicious lawyer who will soon be overwhelmed by her enthusiasm, she will travel through Europe aboard a magnificent cruise ship.e;re, where she will meet equally fascinating characters before returning to London to accompany the decline of her "father".
So it's a real odyssey, in the truest sense of the word, that Bella is going to experience, taking us with her in her study of the world, men, women, humans, but above all of life, from the first breath to the worst vicissitudes of the human soul. To encompass all of this in one film seems like an impossible mission, yet Yorgos Lanthimos tackles it with extraordinary narrative and aesthetic strength, adding to all this depth a lightness in form that would seduce even the most skeptical. In one word, it's pure genius, and already the film of the year.
Poor Creatures, by Yorgos Lanthimos Featuring Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo In theaters on January 17th
