Pros: Emma Stone delivers another brilliant, transcendent performance as Bella Baxter, a woman who attempts suicide to flee her almost comically cruel husband, Alfie (Christopher Abbott) but instead is found by the experimental doctor, Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe) and her unborn daughter's brain is placed inside her own head. The film details her growth, learning more words and how the world works, in addition to discovering what makes her happy. Sure, the film takes some odd turns but it is oddly feminist and shows true genuine character growth.
Cons: Margaret Qualley is completely wasted as another science experiment for Dr. Baxter. Sure, she's good in her few scenes but she's too good of an actress for such a small role.
Recommend: Yes, though trigger warnings should be included
Grade: A-
Side Notes:
-Mark Ruffalo is great as the buffoon who somehow apparently develops actual feelings for Bella and is livid when she rejects him. He's the closest character is a villain in this film.
-Ramy Youssef is the opposite as the gentle-hearted genuine Mr. Max, Dr. Godwin's protégé.
-The film begins in black and white but changes to an odd color pigment.
-The film also has great mechanics, great score, editing, mise-en-scene, set decoration and cinematography.
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