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And I loved it. I have seen all of Lanthimos' films, with my favorite being The Favorite. Therefore, I am familiar with the director and his vision. Poor Things is firstly an incredibly entertaining film. Secondly, it is a philosophical film, and thirdly, a moving one. Emma Stone becomes our sister, mother, and daughter; it is a feminist film (in stark contrast to the superficial criticism that it is anti-feminist). It is a child coming of age, a woman breaking free; it is all the values and ethics being thundered down. Mark Ruffalo is a huge surprise; I was used to seeing him in mild, kind roles, and here he truly triumphs as the antagonist. A love story, a chilling thriller, a wonderful film that kept me captivated every moment. I see tremendously contradictory reviews, and I particularly rejoice. Yes indeed, those who comment that 'it's not for me' truly means it's not for them. It's for the rest of us, few or many, as every masterpiece should be. To love it or to hate it.

Okay, don't miss this. I haven't been so moved in a long time (especially by a series). Wonderfully eerie atmosphere, amazing performances, and, of course, an ending that will blow the minds of those who haven't read the book. Unforgettable, wonderful, I can easily watch it again. Perhaps, I MUST watch it again; it's exactly the kind where the ending makes you reconsider everything to understand the meaning you missed. And indeed, many things escape you. I can't recall a more unexpected ending in any other film or series, well, maybe just Game of Thrones, I can think of. Fully recommended, enjoy!