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Frankenstein
2025 150 min United States of America, Canada R 16+
★8.2
Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Director: Guillermo del Toro
🎭 Based on
«Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus»
byMary Shelley
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Description
Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but egotistical scientist, brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately leads to the undoing of both the creator and his tragic creation.
Budget:
$120M
Worldwide:
$480,678
Starring
Oscar Isaac
Actor
Jacob Elordi
Actor
Christoph Waltz
Actor
Awards
Won 3 Oscars. 89 wins & 260 nominations total
Key opinion
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is widely praised for its exceptional production design and powerful performances, creating a visually atmospheric and emotionally resonant experience. However, the film frequently divides viewers due to its significant departures from Mary Shelley’s original novel, which many fans feel simplifies the complex character dynamics and cautionary themes of the source material.
| Production | The creature effects and overall production design are outstanding, providing a visual marvel that elevates the film's gothic atmosphere. | |
| Acting | The acting—particularly the performances of Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac—is consistently cited as a strong, anchor point for the film's emotional weight. | |
| Adaptation | The narrative is heavily criticized for being a loose adaptation, as it simplifies the novel's complex themes into a more straightforward father-son psychological drama. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the characterization of Victor and the Creature are divided; some appreciate the sympathetic, misguided portrayal, while others miss the darker, crueler nuances found in Shelley's original text. |