MARY SHELLY’S FRANKENSTEIN (Theatrical Release USA 1994)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì

Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein—interesting introduction to the Frankenstein story—accesses the talents of Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, and Helena Bonham Carter to retell this old story. This Frankenstein story sits among one of the best movie renditions made.

Storyline

Dr. Frankenstein successfully creates a living creature.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Kenneth Branaugh for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producer Fred Fuchs for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Creature (Robert De Niro), Victor (Kenneth Branagh), Henry (Tom Hulce), Elizabeth (Helena Bonham Carter), Walton (Aidan Quinn), Victor’s Father (Ian Holm), Grandfather (Richard Briers), Professor Waldman (John Cleese), Professor Krempe (Robert Hardy), Victor’s Mother (Cherie Lunghi), and Mrs. Moritz (Celia Imrie).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. This is a dark, gritty story and a very good one at that.

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