Victor Frankenstein

This is the gayest straight movie I've ever seen. 100% unrequited love. James Macavoy killed the role! (I swear they had to add Lorelei in the story to make it straight-) Also near the end when Igor tried to convince Victor not to do it- they were abt to kiss istg😭💚

This was gayer than i remembered

Circus boy turned into a pretty boi!

Rating: 4.7/10 ⭐️

I expected a fresh take on the classic monster story, but the chaotic tone and messy script left me super underwhelmed.

What Worked:
Wagner’s cinematography uses practical lighting to give 1860s London a wonderfully textured feel. McAvoy brings incredible, manic energy to Victor. Through my Methodist faith lens, seeing Victor try to manufacture life out of death powerfully reinforced my beliefs about the sacred nature of God’s design and the heavy consequences of playing creator.

The Cuts:
Landis’ script gave me total tonal whiplash, aggressively jumping from buddy-comedy to dark body horror. The middle part really dragged for me, spinning its wheels on generic romance tropes instead of moving the story forward. Keeping it spoiler-free, the massive final showdown abandons all psychological tension for a loud CGI mess that totally robbed the climax of real weight.

Verdict:
A visually solid but tonally confused mess. Skippable unless you're a die-hard fan of the actors.

Favorite Line: “You are my greatest creation.”

Great

7/10