I am a bit confused what to make of this film. The movie is neither entertaining nor boring, neither great nor bad. The only thing that can be said for sure is that the overall acting is very good. Not only are the two main characters perfectly cast, but they also have perfect chemistry onscreen. But that's about it, what can be mentioned as real highlights. It's obvious that Brendan Fraser's character is sort of a stand-in for the social misfit, for Frankenstein, but spoon-feeding this in the very last scene in the rain is really unnecessary. I also didn't like how the flashbacks are used - they seem to be used at the wrong places.
Did I gain more insight into social outsiders or homosexual men by watching this movie? I don't think so. Was I moved or touched by the characters' story? No. But still there's something about "Gods and Monsters" that hinders me from dismissing this film entirely...
Did I gain more insight into social outsiders or homosexual men by watching this movie? I don't think so. Was I moved or touched by the characters' story? No. But still there's something about "Gods and Monsters" that hinders me from dismissing this film entirely...