Frankenstein

"My creator, I demand a single grace from you. If you are not to award me love, then I will indulge in rage." One of my all time favorite books ever has been 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley, her themes of isolation, ambition, and humanity have always intrigued me and are a huge reason as to why I love to read the novel. When I found out that the story was going to be adapted into a film by Guillermo Del Toro, I didn't have any doubt that this story was in good hands and would be great. I was able to see it on the big screen in 35mm which is were it deserves to be be seen because it is a life changing experience. As I sat in the theater I was absolutely drawn into the gothic atmosphere that GDT pulls you into. The sets and scenery in general along with the doom and gloom cinematography was absolutely beautiful and really pulls you into the story. The casting was also yet another amazing aspect of the film! Oscar Isaac was great in his portrayal of Victor Frankenstein, everytime he was on screen his explosive and egotistical demeanor that then turns into fear and repentance as he comes to the realization of his choices was great to watch it play out. Mia Goth, the horror princess herself, also never disappoints with her performance as Elizabeth who is an intelligent woman that is the first person to see the goodness and innocence in the Creature and becomes fascinated by him. Both her and Christoph Waltz made their mark on the film despite their small roles. But ultimately it was Jacob Elordi's performance that very much stole the show, his portrayal as the Creature showed so much of the naivety and loneliness that the Creature feels as he goes about his new found life after creation. He also did such a great job portraying the sense of rage and pain but still seeing the innocence in his eyes. The line "I cannot die, but I cannot be alone." is one that still sticks with me. Overall, this has to be one of my favorite films of the year and I am grateful to have had the experience to watch it in theaters.