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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

Has anyone watched Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein on Netflix yet?

I really enjoyed it. Beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant. The cinematography is exquisite, as well as the performances.

He does gothic horror so well!

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By *730tMan
33 weeks ago

Peterborough

I see the trailer look really good.

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By *ad NannaWoman
33 weeks ago

East London

It's on my to watch list.

I want to watch it one evening when I'm not really tired.

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By *mmaleiaWoman
33 weeks ago

Trowbridge

I’m watching it tomorrow! Cant wait

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

I haven't yet but it's on my list

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By *atthew78Man
33 weeks ago

Winsford

Just watching it now

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

I watched it last night.

I’m a massive Mary Shelley geek/fan girl.

It’s still not perfect. But. Closest to the book and heart of it that I’ve seen. A few changes I could have lived without.

But on the whole beautiful and heartfelt. Jacob Elodi was amazing. Charles Dance was Charles Dance.

I’m not sure anyone actually could recreate Shelley’s vision in this day and age.

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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

Jacob Elordi was a stand out. I'd only really seen him in Saltburn so wasn't expecting his performance to be so brilliant and heartbreaking.

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By *pencer75Man
33 weeks ago

Stirlingshire

Very interesting adaptation and very entertaining, great performances all round

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
33 weeks ago

South Wales

I will watch it just because it’s Oscar Isaac xx 😄

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By *ittlemissFlirtyCouple
33 weeks ago

The bottom of the River Ankh

Not yet but I want to x

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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

"I will watch it just because it’s Oscar Isaac xx 😄"

He's definitely a good reason 😁

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Loved it, my kinda film.

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By *orksRockerMan
33 weeks ago

Bradford

Not seen it yet but Pan's Labyrinth was spectacular so have high hopes...

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By *idethestormMan
33 weeks ago

northants

Looking forward to catching it

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
33 weeks ago

South Wales

"I will watch it just because it’s Oscar Isaac xx 😄

He's definitely a good reason 😁"

Absolutely! Xx

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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

"Not seen it yet but Pan's Labyrinth was spectacular so have high hopes..."

Love Pans Labyrinth and Crimson Peak among lots of his other work.

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By *atthew78Man
33 weeks ago

Winsford

Just finished and what a film a brilliant telling of a classic story no spoilers from me just my recommendation to watch it

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By *hrough the looking gla55Couple
33 weeks ago

Epsom

I love Del Toro and Frankenstein is one of my favourite stories so it’s on the list 🤞🏾

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By *veragecouple2000Couple
33 weeks ago

South Wales

Oscar Isaac obsession aside I was hoping to hear good things about this so definitely going to watch it this week xx 😄

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By *alm_one4Man
33 weeks ago

Close To The Edge, Down Bi The River

Suggest you read the book. Not seen this latest version, but nothing will beat the book.

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By *ai Hard 2 - Dai HarderMan
33 weeks ago

Manchester / Cardiff

Thoroughly enjoyed it; but as rare a thing as it is to say with epics like this, I thought it could have been longer! Quite a few times I felt like the plot lines jumped ahead with little or no explanation of how or why.

I wonder if there's a Directors cut coming in future?! 🤔

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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

"Thoroughly enjoyed it; but as rare a thing as it is to say with epics like this, I thought it could have been longer! Quite a few times I felt like the plot lines jumped ahead with little or no explanation of how or why.

I wonder if there's a Directors cut coming in future?! 🤔"

As opposed to Nosferatu which could have been 30 minutes shorter 😂

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

Wasn't even on my radar but I will check it out thanks 😘

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By *atpurrWoman
33 weeks ago

Kent

Absolutely brilliant, and heartbreaking.

Amazing acting performances by the whole cast.

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By (user no longer on site)
33 weeks ago

"Has anyone watched Guillermo Del Toro's Frankenstein on Netflix yet?

I really enjoyed it. Beautifully crafted and emotionally resonant. The cinematography is exquisite, as well as the performances.

He does gothic horror so well! "

Been wanting to watch it so glad to see a good review

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By *atthew78Man
33 weeks ago

Winsford

I will be watching again

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By *ooleyMan
33 weeks ago

preston

Watched it the other night & it's fantastic. Really strong on performances, sets, costumes, monsters.. all amazing.

It's really over the top - lavish - in dialogue & acting without ever getting too silly. The Victors story/Creatures story structure was interesting.

Another thing that was really over-the-top was the genuinely disgusting anatomy at the beginning. As I get older, I'm getting a bit more squeamish and almost found it too much and was close to switching it off - it was that disturbing. Del Toro usually manages to squeeze a visceral autopsy or dissection in his films and in Frankenstein it takes up most of the first quarter of the it. So much blood and gore.

I leaned into it and figured that it was probably all practical effects and that took the edge off. The team should most definitely win the Oscar.

I'm waffling. I thought it was great & had things to say.

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By *partharmonyCouple
33 weeks ago

Tonbridge

"Jacob Elordi was a stand out. I'd only really seen him in Saltburn so wasn't expecting his performance to be so brilliant and heartbreaking. "

At 6' 6, he'd stand out in most situations.

Does he drink any bath water in this one?

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
33 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

My daughter and I went to see it this evening at the Curzon in Oxford. Beautiful adaptation. So atmospheric, and so heartbreaking. This is what gothic horror is about. Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi were both magnificent.

Del Toro has delivered a gorgeous film.

🧛🏻‍♀️

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
33 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

...and as my daughter pointed out, they got Walder Frey and Tywin Lannister in the same film, so it's got to be a winner. 🤣

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By *imon_hydeMan
33 weeks ago

Stockport

I saw it at the cinema a couple of weeks ago and thought it was ace. Not quite as good as Young Frankenstein but not many films are...

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By *viatrixCouple
33 weeks ago

Gatwick

Guillermo Del Toro- a gift from Mexico 🇲🇽 to the world. ❤️

Won’t watch probably until the weekend but really looking forward to it!

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By *ir SupremacyMan
33 weeks ago

Bolton

I would love to see it but I don't have Netflix unfortunately.

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By *vaRoseWoman
33 weeks ago

Ankh-Morpork

Watching this week

Looking forward to it

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By *lackFabbathMan
33 weeks ago

Birmingham

Oscar Isaac was wonderfully unhinged, it was an incredibly compelling performance. Very good film. I enjoyed it enormously.

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By *entlemanSavageMan
33 weeks ago

Coulston

It’s on my watchlist for tonight - the reviews look great, so I’m looking forward to it!

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By *oxy-RedWoman
33 weeks ago

pink panther territory

No and tbh that's the first I've heard of it,so thanks op I was wanting something to watch

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By *otterabzMan
33 weeks ago

Ellon

Just watched it. It’s absolutely brilliant. The acting, costumes, settings; fantastic. Highly recommended.

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By *estructionDolly OP Woman
33 weeks ago

Manchester

Forgot about this thread 🫣 glad people have enjoyed it 😁

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By *ad NannaWoman
33 weeks ago

East London

I'm watching it now.

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By *0ng0 furyMan
33 weeks ago

Birkenhead

superb

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By *ntraditional_GentMan
33 weeks ago

Leicestershire

I know I’ll be in the minority, but I was incredibly bored by it.

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By *hismMan
33 weeks ago

Ballygonowhere

I found it dull,dark and boring

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By *uperSalopian7Man
31 weeks ago

Parts Unknown

I just watched it. Excellent adaptation.

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By (user no longer on site)
31 weeks ago

Hmmm i dont know how i felt about it

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By *eroLondonMan
31 weeks ago

Mayfair

I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but I don't really care; I'm a sucker for gothic horror adaptations.

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By *VANDYMan
30 weeks ago

Teignmouth

I nearly cried when Victor died

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By *awtyfolkCouple
30 weeks ago

coalville

Watched it last night, what a great film

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By *aretobareCouple
30 weeks ago

Central Portugal

We really enjoyed it and the new Dracula too. As much as I miss the brilliant performances of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee - quite like the Victorian of these recent films.

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By *ackandsallyCouple
30 weeks ago

Ireland

We loved it! Beautiful movie. Kinda in our top ten now. 🤔

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By *ormagenericlblokeMan
30 weeks ago

Hertfordshire

I have watched

Beautifully shot, really good acting in parts. I also think like you, or somebody else said its potentially the closest to the original text that any movie has managed. I particularly like the alternative views of the story, which is rarely translated on to screen.

I actually didn't like it the first watch, didn't hate it. But when I watched it a seocnd time, I really liked it

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By *artorialMan
30 weeks ago

weymouth

As yet no, need to be in the mood for horror

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By *hil most chillMan
30 weeks ago

London, South East & Europe

I thought it lacked atmosphere and any sense of horror, was too long, and pandered to the audience by explaining outright any subtext. Apart from that it was brilliant.

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By *exydude69Man
30 weeks ago

Lothian

Watched this the other night. I enjoyed it. The acting, costumes and locations were fantastic.. Maybe a bit too long but a very good film.

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By *eauNaturelMan
30 weeks ago

Malmesbury

Thanks for this top TV tip OP, I'll check it out later.

Frankenstein always reminded me of the T'Pau song China in Your Hands; great lyrics, fantastic song and I just love the Sax solo at the end - we all need more sax in our lives 😉🎷

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By *ad NannaWoman
30 weeks ago

East London

"I thought it lacked atmosphere and any sense of horror, was too long, and pandered to the audience by explaining outright any subtext. Apart from that it was brilliant."

I don't think it was meant to be horror. He says at the beginning you told your story (to Dr Frankenstein), now I'm going to tell mine. We're seeing it from his point of view, learning about emotions.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
30 weeks ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but I don't really care; I'm a sucker for gothic horror adaptations."

No wonder you like me... 😜🧛🏻‍♀️

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By *eroLondonMan
30 weeks ago

Mayfair

"I really enjoyed it. It wasn't perfect but I don't really care; I'm a sucker for gothic horror adaptations.

No wonder you like me... 😜🧛🏻‍♀️"

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I would follow you across the tundra and the polar ice caps.

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By *hisIsMe58Man
30 weeks ago

Winchester

Really enjoyed this film.

Another film I've really enjoyed on netflix is 'train dreams'. Beautiful, moving and emotionally charged.

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By *anderMan
30 weeks ago

Greater Manchester

I watched it on the big screen. The epic scale of some of the scenes and sets were impressive. Good performances from the lead actors. Only the cgi wolves were a bit off, but they didn't detract from the overall impression.

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