I, Frankenstein = I, Entertained

The Frankenstein monster has been tackled quite a few times within the film industry – the movies mainly focusing on the creation of the creature and the death of Doctor Frankenstein. I, Frankenstein take the original story and starts where it usually ends. Aaron Eckhart has been cast as the Frankenstein monster, who we hear narrating the introduction to the film. In my opinion a great casting, Eckhart takes the creature and makes it his own.

The story line falls flat, however. An age old war rages within the heart of a city, leaving the Frankenstein monster smack in the middle. This time the battle rages between demons, who when they die decent, and gargoyles, who when they die ascent. Both party are being lead by strong leaders, that of the demon's being prince Naberius (Bill Nighy) and that of the gargoyles being Leonore (Miranda Otto). Both Nighy and Otto give stellar performances throughout the film, carrying their roles with great believability. Of course this repetitive story line would not be the same without a human getting stuck in this fight, needing the rescuing of Adam (the Frankenstein monster, who's been given this name by Otto's Leonore). This part has been given to Terra, played by Yvonne Strahovski.

How did this movie entertain in the end? The special effects were stunning, sometimes even breathtaking. The fight scenes seemed well choreographed, and there was beauty in descending demons and ascending gargoyles. This including strong acting and a beautiful soundtrack created by Johnny Klimek and Reinhold Heil made for beautiful cinematic work.

Do I believe this film could carry the same power watching it on a normal television screen, opposed to watching it in cinemas? I do think it can still entertain certain people, but I would recommend watching it in cinemas.