Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994 · 2h 3m · Drama, Horror, Science Fiction, Romance
Skip it. This 1994 Kenneth Branagh adaptation swings for the fences with Gothic ambition but crashes hard—the critics agree it's a self-indulgent mess that buries Mary Shelley's themes under overwrought melodrama and dodgy practical effects. If you want a smart Frankenstein story, literally any other adaptation will treat you better.
Plot
Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Cast: Robert De Niro, Kenneth Branagh, Tom Hulce, Helena Bonham Carter, Aidan Quinn