Review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) by Lisa M — 02 Apr 2011

Wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be. But i'm still confused as to why Robert DeNiro was casted as Frankenstein's creation.

This review of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein (1994) was written by Lisa M on 02 Apr 2011.

Mary Shelley's Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.

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