Plot: In 1930s Chicago, groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious brings a murdered young woman back to life to be a companion for Frankenstein’s monster. What happens next is beyond what either of them could ever have imagined.
This film was disappointing.
Pros: Jessie Buckley & Christian Bale had good chemistry as both Ida and Frank prospectively. I like the prosthetics and autograph used in this film. Some of the editing was fine. The was a attempt to tie her past to Det. Jake Wiles and I Kmart out feeling I just watched a shorter movie.
Cons: The story was all over the place. It didn’t nose the film wants us to feel any sympathy what’s ever happening to the bride. I find Jake Gyllenhaal and Penélope Cruz roles was totally pointless. At times I was unsettled and gross out watching it and the ending doesn’t leave me with any satisfaction.
Directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal
Written by Maggie Gyllenhaal
Produced by Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Tillinger Koskoff, Talia Kleinhendler, Osnat Handelsman-Keren
Based on Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Jake Gyllenhaal & Penélope Cruz.
Cinematography: Lawrence Sher
Edited by Dylan Tichenor
Music by Hildur Guðnadóttir
Production companies: First Love Films, In the Current Company
Distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures
Casts:
- Jessie Buckley as Ida “The Bride” / Mary Shelley
- Christian Bale as Frank
- Peter Sarsgaard as Det. Jake Wiles, a police detective who investigates Frank and the Bride
- Annette Bening as Dr. Cornelia Euphronious, a scientist who assists Frank
- Jake Gyllenhaal as Ronnie Reed, a popular actor whom Frank idolizes
- Penélope Cruz as Myrna Mallow, Jake’s assistant
- John Magaro as Clyde, an associate of Lupino
- Matthew Maher as James, an associate of Lupino
- Jeannie Berlin as Greta, Euphronious’ maid
- Zlatko Burić as Lupino, a mob boss
- Louis Cancelmi as Officer Goodman, a police officer who crosses paths with Frank and the Bride
- Julianne Hough as Jinx
- Linda Emond
- Karin Dreijer
I worse skip this film.
Rating: 1 out of 5 Stars
Ryan Balkwill:
Resident Film reviewer,
Level Best Art Cafe