Frankenstein

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Richard Oct 26 Spectacular filming in black and white. The makeup of the monster was very well done. Overall, very good movie. See more Robert 10/24/2023 Great movie, it's truly awesome getting to see movies I never got to see on the big screen, even though I've seen them a hundred times it makes it like a brand new experience, hopefully they keep showing old movies See more Christian M @chriss17eu May 7 As a lover of cinematography, what impressed me most was the film’s ambitious and dark visual style. Its black-and-white photography feels magnetic, with stunning lighting and memorable imagery. The theatrical mise-en-scène gives the film a unique identity, blending stage-like performances with cinematic ambition. Seeing the creature for the first time feels ceremonial, like witnessing the birth of an icon that would define future adaptations. The production design and makeup are surprisingly effective, despite minor technical inconsistencies. I especially appreciated the monster’s tragic humanity, particularly in the tender scene with the little girl and the flower. While I expected a more disoriented creature physically, the film still succeeds in creating an engaging, fast-paced, and atmospheric experience. Beyond its limitations, its aesthetic power and haunting atmosphere remain unforgettable. See more Kevin L @Lakeman Feb 28 There's whole scenes that add little or nothing relevant or necessary to the film. There's poor acting and distractions- Dwight Frye as Fritz; the annoying, goofy old baron; the drip Victor; the 'oh, what must I do?' fiance. The movie needed more doctor Frankenstein and the monster and less of the others. The scene w/ the little girl I found ridiculous. She's not instantly terrifed of this creature while grown adults are? No more flowers? Ok, then in ya go! For its time, I would think the monster wd be pretty frightening. Karloff did well enough. Clive and Van Sloan gave the other better performances. Fairly effective for just 70 min. 3 stars See more Ethan K @Mcjoeguy Jan 28 Frankenstein, while far from true to it's source material, is honestly far better in the reason why The Monster is evil. It also is more interesting than the Novel. See more Teddy B @RT90521672 Jan 27 James Whale's sympathetic, taut, and solemn direction is the main force, in my opinion, that pulls this film forward. Boris Karloff and Colin Clive's performances go without saying as being iconic in horror history, and amazingly complex in their own rights. 'Frankenstein' is rather clunky with some pacing issues, though, but it pulls itself together for a thrilling and tragic finale, which makes the viewing experience worth it, if not entirely faithful to its source material which is significantly more difficult to adapt wholesale unlike 'Dracula'. See more Read all reviews

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