Best Frankinstien Movie - Page 2

Greg Cox · November 26 2008, 02:59 AM

"Bride of . . . " is the best, but "Frankenstein: The True Story" is worth checking out, despite the terribly misleading title. (It is no more a faithful adaptation of the original novel than the Karloff films.)

Also, I think "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" is underrated, even though Robert DeNiro was miscast as the monster.

Allyn Gibson · November 26 2008, 04:07 AM

I sometimes dream of the film adaptation of Michael Bishop's Brittle Innings that never came to be (the Frankenstein Monster is a minor league first baseman in Georgia during World War II), but I'll settle for The Bride of Frankenstein.

Like Greg, I also think that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is rather underrated.

M'Sharak · November 28 2008, 08:53 AM

Greg Cox wrote:

...but "Frankenstein: The True Story" is worth checking out, despite the terribly misleading title. (It is no more a faithful adaptation of the original novel than the Karloff films.)

This one gets my vote. I watched it on its original (only?) U.S. TV airing on consecutive nights, but it seems, unfortunately, that the 2x90-minute production was later edited together into a single piece with several sections removed and the complete version is no longer available. This I think unfortunate. It was beautifully done, with an excellent cast.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franken...The_True_Story

Orac Zen · November 28 2008, 09:19 AM

Greg Cox wrote:

Also, I think "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" is underrated, even though Robert DeNiro was miscast as the monster.

Agreed on both counts. It was nowhere near as bad as the "critics" made it out to be, but DiNiro was one of those Branagh casting choices that was more bizarre than anything else.

Whale's Frankenstein gets my vote, though. I don't think I've ever seen Bride.

OmahaStar · November 28 2008, 06:14 PM

M'Sharak wrote:

Greg Cox wrote:

...but "Frankenstein: The True Story" is worth checking out, despite the terribly misleading title. (It is no more a faithful adaptation of the original novel than the Karloff films.)

This one gets my vote. I watched it on its original (only?) U.S. TV airing on consecutive nights, but it seems, unfortunately, that the 2x90-minute production was later edited together into a single piece with several sections removed and the complete version is no longer available. This I think unfortunate. It was beautifully done, with an excellent cast.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franken...The_True_Story

Did you click on that link? I did, then clicked on the imdb.com link at the bottom, from there the merchandising link to amazon.com, and it shows the original version available on dvd, complete and unedited.

OmahaStar · November 28 2008, 06:15 PM

Orac Zen wrote:

Whale's Frankenstein gets my vote, though. I don't think I've ever seen Bride.

*blink*

That's why Bride doesn't have your vote. See it, and that'll change.

Autobot · November 29 2008, 01:03 AM

It's pronounced, "Fronk-un-steen". :P

Another vote for Young Frankenstein here!

Siwilliams · November 29 2008, 01:42 AM

Frankenstein - 1931

Supernova · November 29 2008, 03:16 PM

I'm going to vote for a movie that hasn't gotten made yet: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. -Dan

Siwilliams · November 29 2008, 04:39 PM

Supernova wrote:

I'm going to vote for a movie that hasn't gotten made yet: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. -Dan

It has been made, just not released yet

Gaith · November 29 2008, 08:16 PM

The Frankenstein-themed Weird Science episode "Searching for Boris Karloff" is pretty fun, and a free watch on Hulu. :-P

Supernova · December 1 2008, 03:11 AM

Siwilliams wrote:

Supernova wrote:

I'm going to vote for a movie that hasn't gotten made yet: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. -Dan

It has been made, just not released yet

It has?! I checked on IMDB, but didn't see mention of it. -Dan

suarezguy · December 1 2008, 05:13 AM

Bride of Frankenstein (1935). MSF was too choppy and self-indulgent.

Siwilliams · December 1 2008, 06:23 AM

Supernova wrote:

Siwilliams wrote:

Supernova wrote:

I'm going to vote for a movie that hasn't gotten made yet: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. -Dan

It has been made, just not released yet

It has?! I checked on IMDB, but didn't see mention of it. -Dan

Crap, I meant The Wolfman, how the hell did I get that mixed up??

trekjiro · December 1 2008, 06:36 PM

Borg451 wrote:

Hello

can each of you recommend 1 movie each as your best Frankenstien Movie..

Please include IMDB links and no spoilers

No Humourous Ones

I believe, like most everyone, that the original is the best but i would
highly recommend you check this old one as well. In my research of 70's movies, 'Frankenstein: The True Story' was a really good remake and slant to the original.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070074/

Here is a link and reviews of all Frankenstein movies made.

http://members.aon.at/frankenstein/f...-truestory.htm

November 26 2008, 02:59 AM	#16
Greg Cox Vice Admiral Location: Oxford, PA	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie "Bride of . . . " is the best, but "Frankenstein: The True Story" is worth checking out, despite the terribly misleading title. (It is no more a faithful adaptation of the original novel than the Karloff films.) Also, I think "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein" is underrated, even though Robert DeNiro was miscast as the monster. __________________ www.gregcox-author.com

November 26 2008, 04:07 AM	#17
Allyn Gibson Rear Admiral Location: South Pennsyltucky	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie I sometimes dream of the film adaptation of Michael Bishop's Brittle Innings that never came to be (the Frankenstein Monster is a minor league first baseman in Georgia during World War II), but I'll settle for The Bride of Frankenstein. Like Greg, I also think that Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is rather underrated. __________________ "When David Marcus cited the great thinkers of history -- "Newton, Einstein, Surak" -- Newt Gingrich did not make his list." -- 24 January 2012 allyngibson.net

November 29 2008, 01:03 AM	#22
Autobot Captain Location: San Diego, CA	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie It's pronounced, "Fronk-un-steen". :P Another vote for Young Frankenstein here! __________________ Autobots, Transform and Roll Out!

November 29 2008, 01:42 AM	#23
Siwilliams Fleet Captain	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie Frankenstein - 1931

November 29 2008, 03:16 PM	#24
Supernova Lieutenant Location: Supernova...	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie I'm going to vote for a movie that hasn't gotten made yet: Guillermo del Toro's Frankenstein. -Dan

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November 29 2008, 08:16 PM	#26
Gaith Rear Admiral Location: Starfleet Command, The City that Knows How	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie The Frankenstein-themed Weird Science episode "Searching for Boris Karloff" is pretty fun, and a free watch on Hulu. :-P

December 1 2008, 05:13 AM	#28
suarezguy Commodore Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA	Re: Best Frankinstien Movie Bride of Frankenstein (1935). MSF was too choppy and self-indulgent. __________________ "[T]hey still crave what we all crave: Our country back! Our democracy back! Our good name back!"-Michael Moore http://suarezguy.blogspot.com/