Director : Guillermo Del Toro
Cinematographer : Dan Laustsen
Genre : Drama
Country : USA
Duration : 150 Minutes
🔸 Frankenstein is a slow and thoughtful retelling of a very familiar story. The film follows a man who creates life and is later forced to face the emotional and moral consequences of that decision. The plot stays close to the core idea of the original story, focusing on creation, responsibility, and isolation. There are no major surprises in the story, and the film is more interested in mood and emotion than in horror or suspense. It moves carefully, sometimes too carefully, spending a lot of time on reflection and atmosphere.
🔸 The strongest part of the film is its visual design and tone. Guillermo del Toro’s love for monsters and outsiders is very clear. The creature is shown with sympathy and sadness rather than fear. The film treats loneliness as its central theme, showing how rejection and misunderstanding shape both creator and creation. The performances are good, especially in quiet scenes where characters sit with guilt, regret, or confusion. Some moments are genuinely touching, and the film often feels sincere in what it wants to say.
🔸 At the same time, the film struggles to fully come alive. The pacing is slow, and many scenes feel longer than necessary. The emotional ideas are repeated often, but they do not always grow deeper. While the film is respectful and well crafted, it feels too safe and restrained. It never fully reaches the emotional power it is aiming for. Frankenstein is a film with strong intentions and clear themes, but the overall impact is limited. It is thoughtful and visually rich, but not as gripping or powerful as it could have been.
Verdict: Above Average
DC Rating: 3.25/5
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