Review of Victor Frankenstein (2015) by Pipec — 23 Dec 2015

We are in the era where big companies retake old classics to adapt again and Twentieth Century Fox Film did a decent job with respect to Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's Frankenstein. It is completely innocuous and unimportant to mention that Paul McGuigan makes the movie aiming to do for "Victor Frankenstein" what Guy Ritchie did for "Sherlock Holmes", Victorian London but with a different theme: "Two men with the ability to generate life".

It is interesting to the reinvention of the classic focuses on Igor more than the same main character disappearing completely cliche that Victor is the center of attention, obviously, without downplay Victor in the movie.

More than a story of monsters , religion and beliefs "Victor Frankenstein" is a story of true friendship that surpasses any buddy film.

Landis' script addresses the issues of life and death in an impressive manner focusing not just on the name " Frankenstein " also in his friend " Igor" . This script takes the essentials of classical achieving a memorable tribute to the most fearsome monster of Hollywood. The script and the effects are a key part to connect the film with the audience but clearly are the actors who work for the reborn: Radcliffe took the right tone to become the shadow of 'Victor' ( perhaps for his dream of medicine expert or in gratitude for his flamboyant remove hump) although at times McAvoy stole the limelight to 'Igor'. The performances of these two ambitious men are truly spectacular, them feelings and differences make the trip that much more fun and entertaining , these two guys deserve a ton of applause.

The break point of the movie are ten long minutes, where they are presented many villains, and often the case the bromance ((Jessica Brown Findlay’s trapeze artist, Lorelei) appears to exist largely to deflect suspicions that Victor and Igor only have eyes for each other (not counting the eyes in formaldehyde, of course).

"Gordon" and "Prometheus" (the first experiments of them ) are shown in a majestic manner , with a dark touch but with a careful hand of details that make each look truly amazing .

However , the end is not the best, but leaves the door open for a possible franchise, that according to public reaction (Box Office) and apparently , it is very unlikely to see a sequel due to the few gains so far over budget.

"Victor Frankenstein", really surprised , managing to show a new face of classic , fresh it , and exceeding what we had in mind.

Innovative, refreshing , exciting and totally unbelievable becomes the new invention of "Victor and Igor".