thatmadguy

Lisa Frankenstein feels like a side character's plot in a larger TV series stitched together. Frankenstein's monster is stitched together better than this plot. Character development feels extremely rushed with the rapidly developing personas of the core cast, leaving the audience unable to connect to any character meaningfully. Though the film is aesthetically pleasing, and does very well to represent the vibrant colours of the 80s, with Lisa in particular presenting very strong wardrobe choices, the merits of the film sadly end there. Attempts at comedy often fall flat, and will get you to smirk at best. Any sympathy or connection you have for Lisa (Kathryn Newton) is thrown out the window with the wacky decision making and logic leaps the character makes. Culminating to awkward send-offs with other actors that leaves you feeling uneasy or disgusted. Lisa Frankenstein will surely satisfy a very niche audience, but will likely fall flat for the wider audience.