I, Frankenstein was one of those badly rated films that I automatically deemed as under-rated because I knew it would be a love or hate it film. Despite the bad reviews, I still had high expectations after popping in the DVD and I expected a very thought provoking, well-acted, and well-written story. I was right.
This is a film that most fans of mythology would enjoy, because the mythology of this film is tied with religious history. The result is a film that makes you wonder about the context and deeper meaning of the Frankenstein character. A fantastic idea! You don't have to be a Frankenstein fan to enjoy this film, and in fact, most Frankenstein fans might feel a bit let down because the character was completely re-imagined. I myself welcomed this...despite being a Universal monster purist.
Along with the solid acting, by an extremely talented cast, I also thought the action was beautifully choreographed in this film. There was a little bit of wire-work and Asian inspiration. I thought the CGI was not over-used and the best thing about the film were the beautiful sets. Just like Underworld, the sets in this film made for a beautiful atmosphere, and I, Frankenstein was a reminder that Science Fiction/Horror is best told in the form of a B-Movie !
This is a film that most fans of mythology would enjoy, because the mythology of this film is tied with religious history. The result is a film that makes you wonder about the context and deeper meaning of the Frankenstein character. A fantastic idea! You don't have to be a Frankenstein fan to enjoy this film, and in fact, most Frankenstein fans might feel a bit let down because the character was completely re-imagined. I myself welcomed this...despite being a Universal monster purist.
Along with the solid acting, by an extremely talented cast, I also thought the action was beautifully choreographed in this film. There was a little bit of wire-work and Asian inspiration. I thought the CGI was not over-used and the best thing about the film were the beautiful sets. Just like Underworld, the sets in this film made for a beautiful atmosphere, and I, Frankenstein was a reminder that Science Fiction/Horror is best told in the form of a B-Movie !