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SummaryRadical scientist Victor Frankenstein (James McAvoy) and his equally brilliant protégé Igor Strausman (Daniel Radcliffe) share a noble vision of aiding humanity through their groundbreaking research into immortality. But Victor’s experiments go too far, and his obsession has horrifying consequences. Only Igor can bring his friend back from the br... Read More

Directed By:Paul McGuigan

Victor Frankenstein

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Generally Unfavorable
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Metascore
Generally Unfavorable
36
14% Positive
4 Reviews
32% Mixed
9 Reviews
54% Negative
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Nov 30, 2015
80
Empire
Crackling with energy and fizzing with ideas, this fresh take on Frankenstein is a thrilling adaptation that reinvigorates a well-worn tale.
Nov 24, 2015
60
Screen Daily
This Grand Guignol riot of rotting animal and Godless creations is great fun. However, of the cast, it is only McAvoy, walking the line between madman and genius, who fully manages to hold his own against the spectacle with which he shares the screen.
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5.5
36% Positive
47 Ratings
41% Mixed
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22% Negative
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Dec 21, 2019
10
ScottLang
Absolute national disgrace at how poorly reviewed and unpopular this film is, this film deserves to be widely regarded as a treasure of the English nation, it was THAT GOOD! It seems to just be Americans that hate this film and I think part of the reason why Americans hate this film is that Americans are jealous of the greatness of the British Empire and London in Victorian England when they watch this amazing film. Americans know that their hot ugly native American lands will never be as beautiful as Britain's when they see Britain's magic and beauty in this film, they know when they watch British geniuses that the USA will never get as big as the British Empire or as influential due to their governments relative stupidity and ultra Liberalism. I bet the Americans also didn't appreciate Victorian London and probably struggled to understand the British accents so that's also why this film's ratings are so unfairly low. So my message to the Americans is this, if you don't like it simply because you're jealous that you'll never be as good as your country's Father then you can stick to watching your crappy, mind dulling, simplistic American films instead and get even more stupid and simple as a result of watching your rubbish TV and films! If you DARE give such foul barbaric low ratings to films produced on your ancestors sexy island ever again, then I'll make sure Britain colonises the USA, grounds the USA for a month, forces the US to live with it's Dad again and force Americans to give 70% of their yearly wages to the British government in the form of taxes! This film was amazing, complex, thought provoking and above all British through and through. A truly amazing film, don't be turned off by Americans unappreciative **** and their **** and pathetic jealousy of our amazing history lovely Brits. This movie is unsuitable for Americans but I recommend it to all Brits.
Jan 6, 2016
10
hendrikchipman
I liked this movie very much. I was expecting way worse because of the poor ratings on meta critic. Yet I found the movie to be funny, well acted, engaging, and well produced. The graphics were incredible. I really liked the old English set. Daniel Radcliffe was great in the movie. I think he played the character really well. The storyline for the movie was interesting. Igor seemed to be torn between the woman he loved and the man who saved him from the circus. Great film.
Nov 24, 2015
50
Movie Nation
Still, those who adore the two stars will find some fun here. And if you don’t “know the story,” you won’t be nearly as bored as the rest of us.
Nov 24, 2015
38
Boston Globe
McAvoy’s performance is a deep, deep shade of gonzo and by far the most enjoyable aspect of Victor Frankenstein — you don’t often see over-acting this enthusiastic or this flecked with spittle.
Nov 24, 2015
30
TheWrap
Whether or not one should tamper in God’s domain remains a matter of opinion, but Victor Frankenstein provides evidence that mere mortals should not mess with what Ms. Shelley hath wrought.
Nov 24, 2015
25
San Francisco Chronicle
A bleak, tedious enterprise, shot in earth tones and Gothic gray and blue.
Nov 24, 2015
0
New York Post
By going exactly where you think it’s going, Victor Frankenstein doesn’t so much invent a fresh origins story as it essentially repeats, with a few uninteresting new details, all the same stuff we’ve seen in the other 457 Frankenstein movies.
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Dec 7, 2015
10
Unladenswallow0
Not really sure what to make of this, I was a little confused to see Gollum Radcliff scuttling about at the start. Other wise i thought it was good, i dont have anything to compare it to as this move has rendered me permanently brain damaged.
Dec 7, 2016
6
Ralfbergs
Great acting and interesting adaptation of Frankenstein etc. Can't really compare it or rate it comparing to other versions as this is the first Frankenstein movie I have seen to be honest. But as a standalone it seemed to be quite decent. Not impressive, but ok.
Feb 20, 2016
6
tvnewsguido
Not bad, just boring. It's not a bad movie but it really drags through it's second act and then speeds right through the third without allowing you to feel anything for anyone involved. Parts of it are fun so if it pops up on cable or you need something to watch while distracted with other things, watch it.
Jan 3, 2016
6
Adrenalize2112
If you are looking for an entertaining romp of a movie, this pretty well fits the bill. The screenplay is rather clumsy, but the A list actors are of such a pedigree that most of that can be overlooked. If you're in the mood for a monster film and have time to kill, give this your 1 1/2 hours, but don't expect it to resonate after.
Jan 15, 2016
2
EpicLadySponge
It's alive! It's ALIVE! IT'S ALIVE!!! IT'S..... oh wait... it's dead. That's funny how there's no negative reviews before this review popped out of nowhere and now there is one.
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Nov 25, 2015
1 h 50 m
PG-13
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