I find it only fitting to start off our Golden Age reviews section with a review of the finest offering from the library of old Universal Monster movies - James Whales 1931 classic, Frankenstein.
Boris Karloff's brilliant turn as the tragic monster is both frighteningly stark as well as deeply saddening. Frankenstein was originally intended to be a follow-up tot he surprisingly popular Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. In fact, Lugosi was offered the part of the monster in which he turned down because of "too much makeup". Although Lugosi would have his own turn as the monster in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman".
The story of Dr. Victor Frankensteins attempts at playing God and "giving life" to lifeless matter is one of the most well known stories in literature and celluloid, and this film embodies it the best. Expertly directed, superbly acted, and an endearing classic whose images are unmistakable and will last far beyond the life of it's creators.
5 out of 5 stars - "See it...NOW!"
Boris Karloff's brilliant turn as the tragic monster is both frighteningly stark as well as deeply saddening. Frankenstein was originally intended to be a follow-up tot he surprisingly popular Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. In fact, Lugosi was offered the part of the monster in which he turned down because of "too much makeup". Although Lugosi would have his own turn as the monster in "Frankenstein Meets the Wolfman".
The story of Dr. Victor Frankensteins attempts at playing God and "giving life" to lifeless matter is one of the most well known stories in literature and celluloid, and this film embodies it the best. Expertly directed, superbly acted, and an endearing classic whose images are unmistakable and will last far beyond the life of it's creators.
5 out of 5 stars - "See it...NOW!"
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