NMJ #11: I, Frankenstein
Title: I, Frankenstein
Year Released/Rating: 2014 PG-13
Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto
Directed By: Stuart Beattie
Written By: Stuart Beattie, Kevin Grevioux
Genre: Action, Fantasy
Star Rating: 2/5 stars
Where I Got It: Netflix
Trivia:
- This film acknowledges Frankenstein's Monster as "Adam" making it one of the very few screen adaptations to call him this name.
- There are three instances of "Adam" in the novel, all by the creation, all in third-party reference: "Remember that I am thy creature; I ought to be thy Adam, but I am rather the fallen angel..." (Chapter 10) "Like Adam, I was apparently united by no link to any other being in existence..." (Chapter 15) "I remembered Adam's supplication to his Creator. But where was mine?" (Chapter 15)
Summary: Frankenstein's creature finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans.
Review:
This popped up on Netflix. I thought it might be fun to watch while sorting craft supplies. I was wrong. This was bad. Confusing plot, cardboard characters, and ridiculous action. Even Bill Nighy couldn't save this one...
Best Bits:
- Adam: I am like no other.