I, FRANKENSTEIN

(2014) 92 Minutes, Rated PG-13

Mike's Review:   I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed watching this movie.  And the idea of combining Frankenstein and Gargoyles together to fight demons, is so out of the box, that it actually kind of made sense if you can believe it.  

This was an interesting take on the story of Frankenstein, telling the story with a present day spin on it and using new technology and old ideas together. I never thought I would see Frankenstein turned into a demon slayer and fighting "matrix" style but I liked it. Thats what makes going to the movies fun, seeing something you thought you would never see mixed with an interesting story to entertain you.  I know there were problems with bits of the movie through out (continuity and logistics) and I am not going to rip it apart scene by scene, it is what it is, a crazy but plausible take on a beloved classic story. Go see it just to be entertained.

Best Scene: The battle scenes were well done and worth watching

Mike's Rating: Worth the price of the ticket and DVD worthy.

Bean's Review:  Different premises than what I was expecting.  I am not sure how gargoyles became connected to Frankenstein’s “monster”, but it made for an interesting and entertaining story.  The special effects were terrific.  The gargoyles were reminiscent of the Gargoyles cartoon from the late ‘90’s, which I enjoyed.  

Aaron Eckhart played the Frankenstein creature quite well and he is definitely easy on the eyes.  I look forward to seeing him in more action, hero type movies.   

Bill Nighy played the “bad” guy to the hilt.  I thought his interaction with Yvonne Strahovski’s character was entertaining.

I liked that the story gave Adam a soul and ended well.

Best Scene: when Adam got his soul.

Bean's Rating: Good entertainment – full price ticket, will see it again

A.C.'s Review:  I, Frankenstein is the latest entry into the supernatural warfare genre made famous by such movies as the Underworld series.

Raiding anything with name recognition Hollywood has drafted the monster from Mary Shelley’s classic novel into service as a demon fighting antihero. The hulking ugly monster that was the famous Boris Karloff version has been replaced here with the good looking movie actor Aaron Eckhart with a few scars applied to his face that are supposed to make him seem monstrous.

Basically the movie is a CGI fest of  Frankenstein’s monster battling demons out to take over the world . He came into this position when captured by the Demon’s arch enemies a race of angels for lack of a better word who disguise themselves as stone gargoyles to keep hidden from humanity. Reluctantly he allies with the not always trustworthy Gargoyle order.

There are some glaring editing problems such as one character who completely disappears from the screen never to be seen again with no resolution to his life or death situation. Also Frankenstein is fighting to save humanity but the nondescript European city seems to be devoid of any population. During huge battles no regular humans are seen coming out to see what’s going on…even with buildings collapsing. It is as if there was no budget for extras.

There was one nice nod to the Frankenstein movies when a character says the famous “It’s Alive.” Line.

Best Scene: The first epic battle between the gargoyles and demons was very exciting and well done.

A.C.'s Rating: Matinee.