Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [Blu-ray]
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Actor: Alfred Bell, Helena Bonham Carter, Richard Briers, Richard Clifford, Robert De NiroBrand: Son
Blu-ray: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); Chinese (Subtitled); English (Subtitled); French (Subtitled); Korean (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); French (Dubbed)
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: Anamorphic Widescreen, 1.85:1
Running Time: 123 minutes
Blu-ray Release Date: 2009-10-06
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Blu-ray Reviews of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [Blu-ray]
Blu-ray Review: "If I cannot satisfy the one...I will indulge the other."
Summary: 5 Stars
This lines comes from a conversation between Victor and the Creature where he describes the intense mix of love and rage swirling inside of him. "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" was somewhat maligned by critics which is a surprise to me given that it is the best, most beautifully acted, written, and produced version of the classic horror stoty. It's also the only version true to Mary Shelley's vision. Despite the criticisms, I watch the movie in awe, as ot captures very element to such superb and emotionally devastating levels, it ranks as one of my favorites of all time. Want a cast? Kenneth Branagh, Helena Bonhan Carter, John Cleese (unrecognizable), Tom Hulce, Iam Holm, among others and of course, a stunning performance by Robert DeNiro as the creature. The Creature, as in Shelley's version, is articulate, sympathetic, and terrifying. An abandoned, deformed child in a world that reacts with cruelty and rejection, leading him to lay siege to his maker and all he holds dear. Everything is spot on. The cinematography is no short of exhilarating, both in its panoramic shots of the swiss alps to it's candle lit interiors. The score by Patrick Doyle is robust, sweeping, and romantic. Branagh the director does not shy away from brutality and gore and the visual and make-up effects are superior and visceral. This is the definitive version in my mind. It looks stunning on Blu-ray as this is a Sony catalogue title, it has been given a painstaking remaster and its a revelation and will send your standard copies to the trash can. Superb and will remain a favorite of mine for years to come.
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Description of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein [Blu-ray]
No description available for this title.Item Type: BLU-RAY DVD Movie
Item Rating: R
Street Date: 10/06/09
Wide Screen: yes
Director Cut: no
Special Edition: no
Language: ENGLISH
Foreign Film: noSubtitles: no
Dubbed: no
Full Frame: no
Re-Release: no
Packaging: Sleeve
Let's be honest: this should be titled Wretched Excess' Frankenstein. Swooping, wild, bloody, and energetic, this is bad moviemaking from the best, which makes it all the more lovable. Kenneth Branagh plays Victor Frankenstein, a man so obsessed with conquering death that he decides to create life. What he gets, after a protoplasmic mud wrestle, is a Mean Streets monster (Robert De Niro) that isn't particularly happy to be back from the dead or thrilled about all the stitches. Helena Bonham Carter may, at several points in this film, actually be channeling Ramtha. The supporting cast couldn't be peopled with better performers (Tom Hulce, John Cleese, Ian Holm) but they all look like they're ringside at some Ultimate Fighting competition. A must for any midnight movie collector for the shock factor alone. A hoot. --Keith Simanton
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