Review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) by Skye H — 15 Apr 2008
Although this films fits the novel a little more than the classic 1931 Frankenstein, it still veers far from the real thing; the ending was atrocious and uncalled for. There was no reason to change any aspects of the plot that unfold through the novel.
.. and by straying from Mary Shelley's manuscript, Kenneth Branagh actually fulfilled the role of Frankenstein--not in his acting, but in his creation of a monster; the film itself. All the novel's details could have easily been depicted within 123 minutes.
Helena Bonham Carter bears no resemblance, neither in appearance nor personality, to the lovely Elizabeth. And the fact that Branagh uses every excuse to take his shirt off doesn't justify this petty attempt at fame.
I'll stick to the book, since there has yet to be a film to come close.
This review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) was written by Skye H on 15 Apr 2008.
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.
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