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Emma Stone's Oscar-Winning 'Poor Things' Hits Netflix
7 Jun
Summary
- Emma Stone's award-winning 'Poor Things' is now streaming on Netflix.
- Stone won an Academy Award for her leading role as Bella Baxter.
- The film is a black comedy about a resurrected woman's adventure.
Emma Stone's Oscar-winning black comedy, 'Poor Things', has officially landed on Netflix, making its acclaimed narrative accessible to a wider audience. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and penned by Tony McNamara, the film is based on Alasdair Gray's 1992 novel.
In the movie, Stone portrays Bella Baxter, a unique character resurrected by the unconventional scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter. Stone's performance earned her both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Actress. The film garnered significant critical praise, achieving a Fresh score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
'Poor Things' chronicles Bella's journey of self-discovery as she leaves her sheltered life with Baxter to explore the world. Accompanied by the charismatic lawyer Duncan Wedderburn, Bella embarks on a continent-spanning adventure. Her experiences shape her into a staunch advocate for equality and liberation, unbound by societal prejudices. The ensemble cast features Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter and Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wedderburn, among other notable actors.
