Overview
- Netflix will roll out the film worldwide on Friday following a limited U.S. theatrical run.
- Oscar Isaac plays Victor Frankenstein opposite Jacob Elordi’s prosthetic-driven Creature, with Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Felix Kammerer in key roles.
- Early reviews commend the performances and practical craft, highlighting makeup designer Mike Hill’s work on the Creature.
- Coverage emphasizes Guillermo del Toro’s personal vision and a stylized, dreamlike, steampunk-inflected setting.
- Some critics dispute the film’s significant departures from Mary Shelley’s novel, contrasting its choices with more traditional adaptations.