Review of Victor Frankenstein (2015) by Reed V — 11 Mar 2017

For every step forward, it takes two steps back.

This review of Victor Frankenstein (2015) was written by Reed V on 11 March 2017.

Victor Frankenstein has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Matthew D (1,591) on 14 Jul 2017

I went to see it and I wasn't impressed by it I couldn't understand it I thought it was okay…

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By Arturo M (94) on 28 Jun 2018

Really stylish and original take on the source material that focuses more on the character of Frankenstein than on the monster - though we…

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By Camilla Long (212) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 13 Feb 2018

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By Dennis Schwartz (5,456) for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (5,456) on 22 Jul 2017

An unneeded shallow adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic, trying desperately but unsuccessfully to put a new spin on the familiar Gothic story…

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By Matt S (1,994) on 22 May 2017

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[The] actors made the choice to treat this script as award-worthy material instead of the hilarious schlock it is, and the performances are…

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By John M (4,356) on 18 Sep 2017

It was what I hoped it would be. Well acted, believable in its world. Will suggest it to others…

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By Sudakshina B (97) on 21 Jul 2017

Great performances from Daniel Radcliffe and James Macovy. Some good CGI and VFX too. But the story falls a little weaker towards the end…

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By Christer S (1) on 18 Nov 2017

It was alright, I don't get the dislike for this movie. Perfectly acceptable, not great, but certainly good enough to entertain…

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By Ash C (46) on 13 Oct 2017

Good alternative to the average Frankenstein movie…

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