Poor Things vs The Animal
Poor Things has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 5.1/10 for The Animal). The Animal is the shorter watch at 1h 23m compared with 2h 21m. The Animal is the older of the two (2001 against 2023). Both are comedy, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Poor Things
The Animal| Poor Things | The Animal | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 5.1/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2001 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 1h 23m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction | Comedy, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Yorgos Lanthimos | Luke Greenfield |
| Main cast | Willem Dafoe, Mark Ruffalo, Emma Stone, Kathryn Hunter, Margaret Qualley | John C. McGinley, Scott Wilson, Ed Asner, Rob Schneider, Guy Torry |
Synopsis
Poor Things
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
The Animal
When loser Marvin Mange is involved in a horrible car accident, he's brought back to life by a deranged scientist as half man and half animal. His newfound powers are awesome -- but their adverse side effects could take over his life. Now, Marvin must fight to control his crazy primal urges around his new squeeze, Rianna, and his rival, Sgt. Sisk, who both think he's one cool cat.
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