Guillermo del Toro is a highly celebrated filmmaker with three Oscars. After taking a three-year hiatus, he’s returned with a new take on Frankenstein, leaving many to wonder how it compares to his other acclaimed films.
This Netflix movie is based on Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein. Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein, a self-centered scientist whose experiment goes wrong, resulting in a dangerous creature (played by Jacob Elordi) and deadly consequences.
I’m so excited for everyone to finally see this movie! It’s got an amazing cast – Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz are both in it, which is incredible. It’s already been playing in some theaters for a bit, but now it’s coming to Netflix this Friday, November 7th, so everyone can watch it!
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The film Frankenstein premiered at the Venice International Film Festival in August and has been well-received by critics. Currently, it has an 86% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Even though the film received a great score, it’s only the sixth-highest rated movie made by this director. The 2022 animated film Pinocchio is his best-reviewed work, earning a 96% approval rating. Pan’s Labyrinth, a Spanish-language fantasy film, comes in second with 95%, and The Devil’s Backbone has a score of 93%.
Guillermo del Toro’s critically acclaimed film, The Shape of Water, which earned him Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director, has a 92% approval rating. His first feature film, Cronos, from 1992, also performs well with an 88% rating, completing the top five.
Frankenstein and Hellboy II: The Golden Army are equally popular, both earning an 86% approval rating. The original Hellboy film from 2004 isn’t far behind with 81%. Nightmare Alley, a 2021 remake, also scored 80%, and both Pacific Rim and Crimson Peak received a 72% rating.
Despite being his first English-language movie, Mimic remains fairly well-regarded with a 67% approval rating. In contrast, the superhero film Blade II is his lowest-rated work, scoring only 57% and marking the sole ‘rotten’ film in his career.
Now that we’ve placed Frankenstein among the other books, here are some reviews you can check out:
IndieWire
If you’re looking for a reliably good monster movie set in the past, you can rest assured that Guillermo del Toro still understands what makes cinema special.
Time Out
Guillermo del Toro doesn’t hold back in Frankenstein, creating a visually stunning and over-the-top experience. It’s a grand, beautiful, and sometimes ridiculous film filled with dramatic scenery – think towering structures on cliffs, echoing cellars, and women wearing extravagant gowns even in the snow.
Rolling Stone
Despite its impressive style and unforgettable imagery, Frankenstein is ultimately a straightforward story about a creator and his creation.
Frankenstein is playing in selected cinemas now, and is released on Netflix on 7 November.
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