Poor Things - How Emma Stone Perfected Bella Baxter

This video essay analyzes Emma Stone's Oscar winning performance as Bella Baxter in Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures). Emma delivers an iconic performance by mastering Bella's unique physicality, unusual speech patterns and curiosity. Poor Things was written by Tony MacNamara and Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos.

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Music used:
Sweetest Things by Jack Pierce (Shutterstock/Premium Beat)
The Curious Kitten by Aaron Kenny (YouTube Audio Library)
Interplanetary Allignment by NoMBe (YouTube Audio Library)
Blue Dream by Cheel (YouTube Audio Library)
Habanera by Bizet (YouTube Audio Library)

Timestamps:
0:00 Emma Stone Career
1:48 Physicality
5:14 Conveying Curiosity
7:24 Style of Speech

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[ryanheemann]

The physicality of her performance really stood out, along with how her character evolved, and how she delivered the lines. Really memorable stuff.

[rachels.]

I think anyone who has or has been around small children recognizes the behaviors she emulates so well. I can’t imagine how freeing this experience must have been for her - to intentionally unlearn the societal rules and to be childlike seems fantastic.

[Mai-jtus]

My favourite performance of the last decade maybe. Her oscar win will age so well.

[t]

It's such an amazing combination of the evolution of this character with the accent and the physical movements and the lack of shame for the character is so important. This film has my favorite actress, my favorite director and someone I consider a brilliant Screenwriter. It's no wonder she is the second leading lady win the award for a Yorgos film after Olivia Colman. Each film from him gets bolder and is done so well.

[filmreviewer]

There is also a progression in the way Stone eats at first being more childlike and discovering new flavours to have learned how to use a folk.

[shopgirlmusic]

This film has skyrocketed to my top 3. Emma was stunning in every way and absolutely deserved the Oscar!

[katinkaraab]

Honestly it is really all in her face. She has exactly the mimics of a toddler, showing why it is sometimes so hard to reprimate them for their actions.

[msjsq]

I loved "Poor Things" but I've also loved Emma in everything she does, so there's that. Thank you as always for your wise assessment!!! I love your channel!

[jorditorro]

Will show this video to those who still question her Oscar win.

[Kazztastrophe]

I was fully prepared to dislike this movie as I let alot of the criticisms colour my opinion going in....but I was so completely blown away by not only how good the story/art/acting was, but it manages to be truly funny as well. Absolutely loved it.

[ChrisMarrin]

That staring part at 09:26 got so much laughs in the audience of the cinema. I am glad she won the oscar. I loved her character.

[manasivaidya]

Amazing video! Kept me engaged throughout dude keep it up

[dubveezy]

Great video. Someone else who really appreciates the art of this film.

[Angel-xdlt]

Emma Stone first got the attention when she was in Easy A and The Help. She has proven herself quite the actress. Bravo Emma.

[JasKhalid]

So well articulated. Great analysis / analogies
All the A’s! Lol

[kashoot]

I think it’s gonna she’s gonna stand the test of time as being an all timer best actress winner for poor things and a pioneering performance for sure

[ergodoy]

Your analysis joined with relevant clips shows your care and craftsmanship. Thank you.

[veearce]

I love it when I enjoy a movie that is popular not because it's popular, however, because it became popular due to its art or even how entertaining it is. I appreciate good movies becoming popular because they deserve it, not just because they exist.

[karenhartdegen]

Brilliant and inspiring observations. Will make me want to watch the movie a second time. Keep them coming. More please

[tutucute]

God I loved this movie and this analysis of it was