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Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994 123 min United States of America, Japan R 16+
★6.4
Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance
Director: Kenneth Branagh
🎭 Based on
«Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus»
byMary Shelley
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Description
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$22.01M
Worldwide:
$112M
Starring
Robert De Niro
Actor
Kenneth Branagh
Actor
Helena Bonham Carter
Actor
Awards
Academy Awards 1995
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Horror Film
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Supporting Actor
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Screenplay
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Original Score
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Makeup and Hairstyling
Saturn Awards 1995
— Best Actor
BAFTA 1995
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Kenneth Branagh's 1994 adaptation of Frankenstein is a polarizing work that draws praise for its high production values and narrative faithfulness to Mary Shelley's original text. However, critics and audiences are sharply divided over the film's execution, with many finding the tone inconsistent and the dramatic choices too melodramatic or heavy-handed.
| Production | The film features meticulously crafted production design, period-accurate costumes, and immersive, atmospheric settings. | |
| Adaptation | The screenplay remains remarkably faithful to the core plot and themes of Mary Shelley’s novel compared to previous cinematic adaptations. | |
| Acting | Robert De Niro’s performance as the creature is a focal point of debate, with some viewing it as a tragic, nuanced anchor and others finding it miscast or failing to capture the monster's intellect. | |
| Direction | Opinions on the film's tone are split; some viewers appreciate the earnest, high-stakes melodrama, while others feel the direction lacks subtlety and veers into unintentional silliness. | |
| Emotion | The film's emotional resonance is inconsistent, with some finding the creature's arc deeply moving while others feel the narrative fails to generate genuine empathy or scares. |