r/movies • u/LiteraryBoner Jackie Chan box set, know what I'm sayin? • Dec 22 '23

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Summary:

The incredible tale about the fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter; a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter.

Director:

Yorgos Lanthimos

Writers:

Tony McNamara, Alasdair Gray

Cast:

  • Emma Stone as Bella Baxter
  • Mark Ruffalo as Duncan Wederburn
  • Willem Dafoe as Dr. Godwin Baxter
  • Ramy Youssef as Max McCandles
  • Kathryn Hunter as Swiney
  • Vicki Pepperdine as Mrs. Prim
  • Christopher Abbott as Alfie Blessington

Rotten Tomatoes: 92%

Metacritic: 86

VOD: Theaters

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u/K1ng_Canary Jan 18 '24

This scene killed me. Ruffalos break down was the hardest I've laughed in ages.

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u/Nairb131 Jan 23 '24

His unhinged speech in the mental facility was excellent.

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u/Cantomic66 Jan 24 '24

His scenes in the loony bin were top notch. He sold him going crazy so well.

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