Frankenstein Review: Del Toro’s Creation Fails to Come Alive
Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" looks fantastic but fails to deliver. Oscar Isaac's performance as Victor Frankenstein is overripe and unconvincing, despite his brooding intensity and sensuality.
Isaac's use of an "ye olde English" accent is particularly unconvincing. The film's gothic horror style, done to excess, requires boldness, but Isaac's performance falls short.
Guillermo del Toro's sumptuous "Frankenstein" looks fantastic while lurching along like a ship trapped in ice.
The film's failure to come alive is a disappointment, given del Toro's vision and Isaac's talent. Despite the plush Victorian garb and intense performance, the film lacks conviction.
Author's summary: Del Toro's Frankenstein falls short despite Isaac's performance.