OKAY - having read the rest of the reviews here, ones which say what a remarkable resemblance to the original novel this film bears, can i just say EH? Have you actually READ the book? By Mary Shelley? There are so many plot changes in the movie that they could easily be considered two completely different tales, loosely based on one theme. The greatest of these changes, it has to be said, is the reincarnation of Elizabeth, which never happens in the novel at all. (And how come it takes months for Frankenstein to create the first 'monster' when he manages to do it in a single night with the Elizabeth/Justine monster?) Anyway, apart from glaring plot differences, some of the casting leaves a lot to be desired too - DeNiro is terrible and wooden as the monster, his accent makes it hard to take the words seriously. And did anyone else notice that the words coming out of William's mouth don't actually fit with what the actor is saying? In one point, where he takes Victor's locket to show his friend, he isn't even speaking, and yet somehow words are coming out.
Apart from this, the musical score is FANTASTIC, and the rest of the movie is watchable. Don't try to compare it to the novel, you'll just be disappointed, but it's an okay movie.
Apart from this, the musical score is FANTASTIC, and the rest of the movie is watchable. Don't try to compare it to the novel, you'll just be disappointed, but it's an okay movie.