The dark comedy film “Poor Things”, directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone as Bella Baxter, has garnered early favor for the 2024 Academy Awards.
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In this feminist-driven fantasy, Bella is a resurrected woman with her unborn daughter’s brain implanted in her head. Despite its 2-hour and 21-minute runtime, the film does not have a post-credits scene.
Bella Baxter, brought back to life by Willem Dafoe’s mad scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter, develops from infancy in the body of her adult mother due to the brain implantation. The film weaves wonderful dreamscapes, hilarious dialogue, and sharp metaphors that critique modern pitfalls of a patriarchal society.
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Why No Post-Credits Scene?
– Effective Closure: “Poor Things” wraps up its epic tale and character arcs effectively before the credits roll. It lands on a thoughtful and powerful endpoint that seals the central plot, theme, and developmental arcs of all the main characters.
– Artwork Continues: While viewers digest the film, the credits showcase colorful and beautiful artwork displayed throughout the movie, making it still worth watching.
In summary, “Poor Things” doesn’t need an end-credits scene, especially since the likelihood of a sequel is incredibly low, considering it was based on a 1992 standalone novel by Alasdair Gray.
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