Poor Things Review (2023) — 83% Celluloid Score
Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos · 2023 ·
Poor Things (2023) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch in India
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Why this score?
- Strong critic approval (92% positive).
- General viewers mostly liked it (80%).
- Metascore signals universal acclaim (88/100).
- Celluloid Score 83% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded science fiction, romance, comedy pick
- Critics' darlings — stronger with reviewers than general viewers
Not ideal for
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Is Poor Things worth watching?
Yes — Poor Things earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Critics Consensus
Poor Things — Golden Lion at Venice 2023. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics (92%) were notably more enthusiastic than audiences (80%).
What is Poor Things about?
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
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