I, Frankenstein

Name: I, Frankenstein
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror
Released: January 24, 2014
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 30
Cast: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto, Virginie Le Brun

2014

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I, FRANKENSTEIN

Movie Details & Credits

Lionsgate | Release Date: January 24, 2014

Starring: Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Miranda Otto, Virginie Le Brun

Summary: 200 years after his shocking creation, Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, still walks the earth. But when he finds himself in the middle of a war over the fate of humanity, Adam discovers he holds the key that could destroy humankind.

Director: Stuart Beattie

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy, Horror

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 92 min

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66	#66 Most Discussed Movie of 2014

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Entertainment Weekly - Clark Collis

Jan 24, 2014

To be fair, Eckhart is physically impressive and Bill Nighy and his raised eyebrow do their best in the role of demon leader Naberius. But I, Frankenstein shares something else with it's monster-hero, something much worse than its patchwork nature: The film is distinctly lacking in the soul department. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - David Hiltbrand

Jan 26, 2014

With no clear idea how to end the movie, which has come to resemble an excessive episode of Buffy, the Vampire Slayer, writer/director Stuart Beattie (G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra) uses an old but still effective Hollywood trick: He blows up everything on the screen to smithereens. Read full review

Washington Post - Michael O'Sullivan

Jan 30, 2014

If it touches on notions of scientific arrogance and the question of what makes us human, it ultimately does so lightly, and with a mix of eye-popping action and loopy good humor. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

Jan 24, 2014

Sadly, as apt as comparisons to "Underworld" might seem, I, Frankenstein can't even clear that very low bar. Read full review

New York Magazine (Vulture) - David Edelstein

Jan 24, 2014

Eckhart plays Frankenstein’s monster in a monotonous, teeth-gritting mode, as if someone had one gun on him and another on his family. Read full review

Village Voice - Alan Scherstuhl

Jan 24, 2014

It doesn't come close to working, but it's sweet that they tried. Read full review

The Playlist - Drew Taylor

Jan 26, 2014

This movie is a corpse in desperate need of reanimation. Read full review

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colorless

Jan 24, 2014

I guess based on the reviews people expected this to be a comedy. Weird. It seems like either those people didn't watch the trailer or the name Frankenstein makes them think of a comedy.

Watch if you're looking to be entertained.

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Memburg

Mar 8, 2014

The Gha is certainly receiving a lot of applicants this month. Tell Mr.Frankenstein that I'll get back to him shortly, his gift shall be harnessed as a weapon against or enemies. *Wink*

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chrisjones914

Jul 28, 2014

There are many reasons to absolutely hate I,Frankenstein! However, If you can look past those reason and focus completely on the title character, then you will find an interesting character study that takes place in a very cool world surrounded by even cooler action!

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brentwshelton1

Dec 28, 2014

OK, overlooking the fact (for those of those that have actually read it) they totally rewrote the ending of Shelly's Frankenstein yet kept a piece here and there where it was convenient for the back-story, the creation of a whole unnecessary mythos of the "Order of the Gargoyles" (Why notOK, overlooking the fact (for those of those that have actually read it) they totally rewrote the ending of Shelly's Frankenstein yet kept a piece here and there where it was convenient for the back-story, the creation of a whole unnecessary mythos of the "Order of the Gargoyles" (Why not just use/call them angels???), and the complete and utter absence of ANY pedestrians and/or car traffic in nighttime London (the better, I guess, to keep the "secret war" - "secret" i.e., all the hordes of gargoyles flying around fighting demon hordes (alternating blue explosions headed to heaven and fiery explosions headed to......the other place, AND the complete lack of emergency vehicle response to (or even car alarms for that matter) to huge explosions, building collapses, etc. OVERLOOKING all of that, the fact that you can now watch this very average, play by the numbers, action pic on Netflix (for a bargain price once you average in everything else you watch in a month on that site)....this is an OK way to while away a couple of hours for an average bout of average escapism.… Expand

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CameraBounceGod

Feb 23, 2015

I like the idea of two face having another role to play..sure ..why not....but even while watching it again i can see that someone making this movie was thinking the same.... i can also see how the female lead isn't that hot......which i've come to appreciate....as well as the name gideonI like the idea of two face having another role to play..sure ..why not....but even while watching it again i can see that someone making this movie was thinking the same.... i can also see how the female lead isn't that hot......which i've come to appreciate....as well as the name gideon for Jai Courtney......its all coming together........at least they don't try to do too much.....makes me wonder as to weather someone might want an army of me.....for reviews and making anything look better......-JRA… Expand

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BrianMcCritic

May 24, 2014

What in the world was Aaron Eckhart thinking making this piece of junk. Half way through this movie I stopped caring about anything going on. The script is awful with actors like Eckhart and Nighy having to say some of the dopiest lines in their careers. The only minor saving grace isWhat in the world was Aaron Eckhart thinking making this piece of junk. Half way through this movie I stopped caring about anything going on. The script is awful with actors like Eckhart and Nighy having to say some of the dopiest lines in their careers. The only minor saving grace is some of the effects aren't bad. D-… Expand

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Pauly-IraqVet

May 15, 2014

thank god for red box, since this only cost me 1.34. what a piece of garbage - turned it off after ten minutes and i feel like they owe me my ten minutes back.

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