Here are review links for this film submitted by our members:
- David “DC” Bolling @ DC’s Take
- Excerpt: Maybe it won’t be remembered as a fan favorite. However, it’s still a fascinating tale that gets better the longer it goes on, with two excellent performances from Oscar Isaac and a transformative turn from Jacob Elordi.
- Christopher Cross @ Asynchronous Media
- Mark Hobin @ Fast Film Reviews
- Excerpt: More than any version before it, Guillermo del Toro’s interpretation makes it clear: the Creature is the innocent, and his maker the true monster. Jacob Elordi gives the role humanity, turning the patchwork being into a soul worth saving
- Kristian Lin @ Fort Worth Weekly
- Excerpt: Guillermo del Toro’s adaptation is faithful, flawed, and dazzling.
- Matt Oakes @ Silver Screen Riot
- Excerpt: A gorgeous retelling of a classic tale about the monsters that dwell within us, Del Toro’s take on Frankenstein features a standout turn from Jacob Elordi but remains a middle of the pack effort from the beloved Gothic storyteller. Much like the creature in this story, desperately wanting to understand why it is here, the film lacks its own sense of purpose.
- Jason Pirodsky @ The Prague Reporter
- [New] | Jeff Schaefer @ The Marquee Topic
- Excerpt: Guillermo del Toro brings his long awaited passion project, Frankenstein, to life with Oscar Isaac starring as the scientist behind the creation of Jacob Elordi’s “creature.” Now streaming on Netflix.
- Sebastian Zavala @ Cinencuentro.com [Spanish]
- Excerpt: Del Toro uses no subtext, but considering the nature of the story and Netflix viewers’ impatience, it doesn’t matter. He’s brought Frankenstein to life. And like the Creature itself, the film is both flawed and deeply human.
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