Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein (2025) surprised me with how emotional, lonely, and human it felt.This version leans into the philosophical side of Mary Shelley’s story — creation, consequence, and the deep sadness of a creature who never asked to exist.
Oscar Isaac delivers a powerful performance, and early on I noticed a small but interesting parallel to another role he’s played before. It’s not the focus of the film or this review, but it adds an extra layer to the idea of a creator who doesn’t fully understand what he’s unleashed.In this video I talk about:• the emotional weight of this adaptation• why the monster’s voice changes everything• the beauty of the cinematography• the acting• themes of creation, loneliness, and responsibility• a subtle narrative connection that caught my attention• and Netflix’s continuing theatrical-release problemLet me know what you thought of this version.
Did it surprise you? Did the themes hit you the same way? And did you catch the same connection I did?
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