Let’s talk about the new Frankenstein adaptation, because there was a lot about it that really stood out to me.
What I appreciated most is how clearly the film presents Victor Frankenstein as the true villain, while portraying the monster as a gentle, innocent being who is forced to navigate a world he never asked to be part of. This version leans heavily into themes of parenthood, responsibility, and unresolved childhood trauma, and I thought that approach was powerful.
The story explores the idea of someone who wants to create life but is emotionally unprepared to be a parent. Victor’s unhealed trauma and obsession drive him to creation, but once that responsibility becomes real, he completely abandons it. That failure of parenthood becomes the foundation for the monster’s suffering. I really liked how the film used symbolism to show how cycles of pain continue when trauma goes unaddressed.
Watching the monster experience the world for the first time was heartbreaking. He learns about life, love, cruelty, and hardship all at once—without guidance, protection, or understanding. His innocence contrasts sharply with Victor’s selfishness. Victor is shown as someone who only cares about himself, even to the point where his own brother recognizes him as the real monster. That moment was especially telling.
Elizabeth’s role also stood out. She calls out the nonsense and hypocrisy surrounding Victor and his actions. Her loneliness is palpable, and it’s clear that she feels truly understood only by the monster. That connection adds emotional depth and reinforces the idea that empathy often comes from shared pain rather than power or status.
What I loved most about this adaptation is how it explores greed, hatred, love, fear, and humanity all at once. The monster is forced to learn every emotion simultaneously while trying to understand his place in a world that constantly rejects him. He sees both the good and the ugly sides of humanity and has to figure out who he is within that chaos.
By the end, the film delivers a strong message about choice—how we choose to live, how we treat others, how we treat ourselves, and how our perspective shapes our experience of the world. The lessons are heavy, emotional, and deeply human.
Overall, this Frankenstein adaptation was powerful, thoughtful, and meaningful. It doesn’t just retell a familiar story—it reframes it in a way that feels emotionally relevant and deeply reflective of real-life struggles.
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