Aaron Eckhart will play the lead in this new Frankenstein movie.
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QuoteLos Angeles, CA, October 7, 2011 – Aaron Eckhart will play ADAM FRANKENSTEIN in the Lakeshore Entertainment, Hopscotch Features and Lionsgate production of I, FRANKENSTEIN, commencing in Australia in January. The film was written and is to be directed by Stuart Beattie (director of Australia's breakout hit TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN, and writer of such films as PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, G.I. JOE, 30 DAYS OF NIGHT and COLLATERAL), and is based on a graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux, co-creator of the UNDERWORLD franchise. Lionsgate will distribute the film in the United States, Lakeshore will handle international sales and E1/Hopscotch will distribute in Australia. U.S. release is slated for February 22, 2013.
I FRANKENSTEIN is a modern-day epic: Frankenstein's creature, ADAM, has survived to present day due to a genetic quirk in his creation. Making his way to a dark, gothic metropolis, he finds himself caught in an all-out, centuries old war between two immortal clans. As writer/director, Stuart Beattie said, "Mary Shelly's story is about the creation of the first human being. This is the story about that being becoming human."
"This story is all about what it means to be human, and there could be no more achingly human performance than the one Aaron gave in our own RABBIT HOLE. We are so excited to see what he will bring to this role." said Lionsgate's co-COO and Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake of the production. "This is a wonderfully imaginative script and we are looking forward to seeing it brought to life by a talented filmmaker, and to bringing this story to our loyal genre fans."
"We've tremendously enjoyed making our UNDERWORLD franchise films and we are looking forward to working with Stuart and our partners at Hopscotch and Lionsgate to create a new world for a legendary character," said Lakeshore's Tom Rosenberg, adding "We know that Aaron, with his proven range, depth and intelligence, is going to make an iconic ADAM."
Troy Lum of Hopscotch said, "We have wanted to work with Stuart on a big film in Australia and when we had the opportunity earlier this year to expand our relationship with Lakeshore on the creation of a potential franchise, it all came together."
Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, Andrew Mason (who produced Beattie's TOMORROW, WHEN THE WAR BEGAN) and Richard Wright of Lakeshore are producing the film, with Hopscotch's Troy Lum and Kevin Grevioux as executive producers.
Michael Paseornek, Lionsgate's President of Motion Picture Development and Production will be shepherding the project at the studio. The deal was negotiated on behalf of Lionsgate by Wendy Jaffe, EVP Business & Legal Affairs for Acquisitions, and by Rob McEntegart, Senior EVP of Lionsgate's Motion Picture Group. Beattie and Eckhart are repped by CAA.
Based on a graphic novel by Kevin Grevioux and with Eckhart as the lead? Might be worth checking out then.
Wait so are there two Frankenstien movie coming out? The one I remember reading about had Igor as the main character or something along the lines of that
Quote from: x2SMONEY on Oct 07, 2011, 07:05:45 PMWait so are there two Frankenstien movie coming out? The one I remember reading about had Igor as the main character or something along the lines of that
Yeah, that's the one that's being made by Shawn Levy. :)
http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39273.msg1140559#msg1140559 (http://www.avpgalaxy.net/forum/index.php?topic=39273.msg1140559#msg1140559)
That's gonna cause confusion...
Im looking forward to this one more though. Every retelling of the original story never works well in my opinion. Hell, the book itself is fairly overrated...
Quote"Mary Shelly's story is about the creation of the first human being. This is the story about that being becoming human."
The creature was always human; but was denied his humanity by society, in a figurative -not literal- sense.
Sounds like a Highlander wannabe with Frank's monster thrown in.
So we have two Frankenstein movies coming out soon? It's like in 1998 with Deep Impact and Armageddon, Bug's Life and Antz.
My god Antz sucked...
Been following this since I heard Tatopoulos was on board (now that was unexpected uh?).
I don't think that he is no longer part of the movie. He is often good with monster effects (Spawn, Godzilla (1998), Underworld, and AVP) though.
How come? I saw some concept stuff around the web for the film, he's designing the creatures and probably doing the SFX too.
Looks like the movie is no longer on his IMDB profile. So he might have drop out to work on another movie.
"Somebody says, 'Do you want to play Frankenstein?' and I was like, 'Well, I haven't thought about it," Eckhart laughed of the role coming his way, "Then I read the script. Whenever you read a script that you want to do, you start feeling yourself in that character. All of a sudden your juices start flowing. That's how you know you should do a movie. Now I'm gonna be Frankenstein and I'm kind of worried about it, actually. I've gotta go and figure out how the hell I'm gonna play Frankenstein."
Set to begin filming in Australia in January, the film tells the modern-day tale of Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, who nearly centuries after his "birth", has found himself in a gothic city, caught up in a war between two immortal clans. Though based on the comic by Kevin Grevioux, Eckhart explained that Mary Shelley's original novel is where he's currently focusing his attention.
"Oh yeah," Eckhart replied when asked if the role was planned to be make-up heavy, "...[But] I think bolts came later. I'm not finding bolts in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein.' I think all that sort of stuff is an invention of Hollywood. I don't know where it came from. Even the lightning isn't a big part of [her book]. 'Frankenstein' the book deals more with the subjective. The feelings of the creature and less about the making of."
I, Frankenstein is planned for release on February 22, 2013 while The Rum Diary arrives in theaters this October 28th.
Read more: EXCL: Aaron Eckhart Talks I, Frankenstein - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=83139#ixzz1adU3uqrx (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=83139#ixzz1adU3uqrx)
Socratis Otto has joined the cast and Bill Nighy might play the villain.
http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=49868 (http://comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=49868)
Set to begin production shortly in Victoria, Australia, Stuart Beattie's I, Frankenstein is in the process of rounding out its cast. Deadline now reports that another key role has been filled: Yvonne Strahovski will play the female lead.
The film tells the modern-day tale of Dr. Frankenstein's creature, Adam, who nearly centuries after his "birth", has found himself in a gothic city, caught up in a war between two immortal clans. Though based on the comic by Kevin Grevioux, leading man Aaron Eckhart recently explained to ComingSoon.net that Mary Shelley's original novel is where he's currently focusing his attention to build the character.
Stahovski, best known for her role on NBC's "Chuck", will play a scientist and will serve as a romantic interest to Eckhart's Adam.
Recent reports also suggest that Bill Nighy will be joining the production as the film's villain and that Socratis Otto will play Nighy's character's assistant.
Read more: Yvonne Strahovski Joins I, Frankenstein - ComingSoon.net http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=84352#ixzz1e1T90svJ (http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=84352#ixzz1e1T90svJ)
Oh, sweet. This movie got even better. :)
Bill Nighy? Yvonne Strahovski?
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that entire cast is just, i dont, i just dont even.
also:
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jesus f**king jones.
It's awesome to see Strahovski getting all these roles, I don't care about many actor/actresses careers, but I care about hers for whatever reason.
/drawbacktheR888ness
Strahovski comments on the movie.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=52631 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/BatFreak/news/?a=52631)
Quote"I'm flying in a couple of weeks to Australia to shoot another movie with Aaron Eckhart, which I'm really excited about called I, Frankenstein. It's going to be sort of an action-drama-romance type movie. I play a scientist, and I think I'm changing up my accent. I'm going to be British in this one, which is nice for a change. I've been an American for so many years now (Laughs). It's kind of a modern take on the original (Frankenstein) story. There will be some romantic elements, I think it's safe to say that much."
some set photos:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=57219 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/nailbiter111/news/?a=57219)
Here's our first look at Aaron Eckhart.
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His face definitely looks a bit scarred and deformed. Can't wait to get a closer look at that.
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That's only a few blocks from work.
Necro-post!
Not gonna lie, I'm really looking forward to this. Diggin the talent involved with it - Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, Kevin Grevioux, Stuart Beattie, Yvonne Strahovski.
Sucks that its more than 9 months away, though. :(
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As generic as you can get nowadays.
Quote from: ace3g on May 13, 2013, 05:38:32 PM
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I don't hate it, but it's
very similar to the
Star Trek Into Darkness poster. :-\
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new character posters
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That looks pretty goofy, but in a fun way. :D :)
That looks like a very crappy Frankenstein monster. The monster is supposed to be huge, deformed, and hideous to look at. This just looks like Aaron Eckhart who got whipped.
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The moment I read "from the producer of Underworld", it lost my interest. On watching it. I'll see the posters and things here and there. But I don't think I'll ever watch it; I knew I shouldn't have watched Pacific Rim, for example, and you know what happened.
Bravo.
so is this like Van Helsing kinda movie or something
First reactions to the footage.
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GraphicCity/news/?a=83758 (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/GraphicCity/news/?a=83758)
Netflix it.
Frankenstein's Army is getting great reviews.
Personally, I really dig the Underworld series, and that seemed to be the biggest negative about the footage. It's got pretty decent talent behind it, so I'm willing to give it a go.
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I might be interested if this wasn't taking itself so goddamn seriously.
Quote from: Alienseseses on Jul 23, 2013, 06:12:32 PMI might be interested if this wasn't taking itself so goddamn seriously.
That's the
Underworld effect ;)
As if there's something bad with Underworld.
Quote from: Omegazilla on Jul 23, 2013, 06:49:47 PMAs if there's something bad with Underworld.
It's not that is bad, but some people don't like that storytelling style, extremely stylish and serious, lacking substance, and almost completely joyless.
Quote from: Magegg on Jul 23, 2013, 08:55:58 PMIt's not that is bad, but some people don't like that storytelling style, extremely stylish and serious, lacking substance, and almost completely joyless.
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"Joy is but the shadow pain casts."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxOSPfUw3qw#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxOSPfUw3qw#ws)
Quote from: Shasvre on Oct 04, 2013, 05:33:27 PM
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"Frankenstein must be destroyed!" :laugh:
Okay, I'm down for this.
Doesn't look very good. :-\
Really surprised on how these kinds of films keep being produced U.U
Looks like it could be a nice one-time ride with Victor- Bill Nighy and gargoyles and leaping guys and stuff.
And hey, Strahovski.
I can start imagining how the things got moving.
(Producer picks up the phone)
Writer - Hey, I have a great idea for a film, it's called I, Frankenstein.
Producer - Uh, interesting, the Frankenstein monster, then?
Writer - Yeah, sure. Look, just imagine: The Frankenstein monster, but he's a skinny dude. With a scarf.
Producer - O__O Okey...
Writer - And, he's like a ninja, and he has like one axe on each hand, he *swwwings* and cuts people around, like Goddamn Blade!
Producer - So, he fights...
Writer - Yeah, Gargoyles! They are like winged demons, they fly and land, and then their wings turn into floating capes and they became like Roman gladiators. And then when Frankenstein cuts them, they go BOOM!
Producer - Hold a second... Is it Kevin?
Writer - Er...
Producer - Oh, my god, Timmy, just handle the phone to your dad?!
Timmy - K -___-
Producer - You just turned 11 last month, you're a little old for this kind of pranks.
Although I should despise this because it really is Underworld with Frankenstein's monster but I'm actually interested now.
As soul-less as you can get. Pass.
.........lol.
This has "box office failure" all over it.
I might give this a chance, but I'm not expecting too much.
Clash of the Underworld Lightening Thieves: The Epitome of All Incomprehensible Contemporary-Styled Gritty Fantasy Movies
no thanks. The cast sounded encouraging, but there's no way it can improve this.
Looks like they skimped out on the design of Frank. He looks so boring and well...not grotesque enough.
Quote from: First Blood on Oct 05, 2013, 11:08:47 PM
Looks like they skimped out on the design of Frank. He looks so boring and well...not grotesque enough.
Needed to have him as a handsome love interest.
I change my mind already, it slowly sank in just now that I could be doing other things besides watching this.
Eh, January is a pretty empty month as far as I can tell, so there's worse things for me to be doing come then. I'm more interested in the James MacAvoy/Daniel Radcliffe film, though.
Looks Like it could be fun. Gargoyles, demons, Eckhart Nighy. Wish it was R, doe.
They should change this movie's title to I, Diot.
Quote from: Magegg on Oct 06, 2013, 02:45:52 AM
They should change this movie's title to I, Diot.
Maybe you should change your title to that.
WHOAAAAANOW
Chances that this ends in a ban = 20% and rising.
:laugh: :laugh: You two. Nice little laugh to wake me up.
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This whole thing reminds of a fan fic I wrote where the Monster fights an Elder Thing in the Arctic. Except that wasn't nearly as overblown as this looks.
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At least they have good tailors...
looks turrible
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Yo, Raze.
Just heard of this on Redlettermedia
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXc5epxOH_c#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXc5epxOH_c#ws)
The producers of 'Underworld' remaking Underworld but replacing vamps n lycans with gargoyles and demons. Sounds kinda OK but too late in the day methinks, this kinda of thing has now been done to death (no pun intended).
Doesn't help that they are using Nighy as the main villain again of course, that really smells of rehash. Plus Eckhart looks badly miscast in that role. An undead humanoid made up of various body parts from dead bodies stitched together...and he looks like an oiled up buffed sex cougar with no real visible scars.
All too familiar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rfWvyV055U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rfWvyV055U#ws)
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Yep, a monster. Patchwork of corpses. Totally hideous. Clearly.
I, Shitty Movie.
I, See What You Did There
Aye.
Such clever posts in this thread.
I'm not saying the movie looks great, but it could be a decent time. I liked 3 of the 4 Underworld movies, and this looks a lot(a lot) like that. Plus, Aaron Eckhart, Bill Nighy, and Yvonne Stravishaoidnvag.
I'm kinda surprised...I thought most of you guys would be lapping this type of thing up hehe ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws)
That Bill Nighy impression. :laugh:
Quote from: Hubbs on Jan 24, 2014, 03:57:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws)
Well shit, we both share the same guilty pleasure movie. :laugh:
"BISON!"
Lol it has a 0% rt score so far
Quote from: Hubbs on Jan 24, 2014, 03:57:41 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMpwkFxml-U#ws)
Dat Bill Nighy impersonation lmao.
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 24, 2014, 04:26:56 PMLol it has a 0% rt score so far
5% now. When something's tagline is "from the producers of Underworld", then you instantly know it will stink like horse dung.
"Frankenstein's all tormented, he took a life for a life, he's alienated and doesn't trust anybody...but wait! As the creature is burying a body, he's confronted by a bevy of demons who want to kidnap him for some reason. And then he's rescued by once-stone gargoyles who fly down to do battle after taking the form of smoking hot winged warriors. They bring the pitiful but unusually powerful fellow to a cathedral where he is given some further back story on the apparently age-old conflict between gargoyles and demons by Leonore, the queen of the gargoyles (played by Miranda Otto, trying hard to look like Jodie Foster).
Anyway: no, I am not making this up."
Loved that synopsis XDD
They should at least have respected Mary Shelley's memory and titled this movie "Gargoyles vs Demons" :laugh:
I just got back from seeing it and it was excellent. I'd say fantastic, but the writing had some issues (not too serious though). If you're not going to watch for the visuals at least check out the soundtrack, it is very well made.
I saw it tonight and it was pretty bad. The CG looked like something from a late PS2/Gamecube game, the characters have no development and the plot was convoluted. The movie was also pretty boring. At least the music was cool, I guess.
What movie were you watching? The effects were 360 levels and it was very straight forward.
Quote from: Gnor on Jan 26, 2014, 07:08:56 PM
What movie were you watching? The effects were 360 levels and it was very straight forward.
As if it's a good thing to have your movie's visual effects compared to a video game. :laugh:
Aren't effects the last thing you should judge in a movie? :P
Quote from: Gnor on Jan 27, 2014, 04:51:36 AM
Aren't effects the last thing you should judge in a movie? :P
I dunno, are they?
I thought the cut scenes in Final Fantasy 12 looked better then this movie did. I also thought the stupid twist at the movie was awful and was poorly written. It's funny that we have another Frankenstein movie coming out in January 2015. I hope that one will be good for once.
Quote from: Twin Drive Sigma Aquarion on Jan 27, 2014, 04:51:36 AM
Aren't effects the last thing you should judge in a movie? :P
Not these days.
Quote from: First Blood on Jan 27, 2014, 12:40:10 AM
Quote from: Gnor on Jan 26, 2014, 07:08:56 PM
What movie were you watching? The effects were 360 levels and it was very straight forward.
As if it's a good thing to have your movie's visual effects compared to a video game. :laugh:
To peasant's video games at that. :laugh:
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I only refer to the movie by this name. Ever.
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:50:16 AM
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
How? Wasn't the world all f**ked up and post-apocalyptic in the last Underworld?
I thought this film was a complete rehash of Underworld! now they are thinking of merging the two?!.
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:50:16 AM
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
NO
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:50:16 AM
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA YES DO EEEEEEEEEEETT
I will be definitely seeing that. 8)
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:50:16 AM
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
Well, nothing would stop us.
I see them doing a Mummy movie, and so they will build their own "cinematic universe". I would call it "The Piece of Shit Cinematic Universe".
But do the box office returns merit a sequel?
Meh, I'd rather see a Van Helsing crossover. Somehow.
I actually wouldn't be opposed to a shared universe of horror films. Just, you know, good ones :P
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:36:45 PM
I actually wouldn't be opposed to a shared universe of horror films. Just, you know, good ones :P
Universal already did that back in the 40s. Granted, it was haphazard and not planned out at all.
Quote from: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 05:37:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:36:45 PM
I actually wouldn't be opposed to a shared universe of horror films. Just, you know, good ones :P
Universal already did that back in the 40s. Granted, it was haphazard and not planned out at all.
Yeah, fair enough. I was thinking something along those lines, just with a bit more planning.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:38:18 PM
Quote from: KiramidHead on Jan 28, 2014, 05:37:23 PM
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:36:45 PM
I actually wouldn't be opposed to a shared universe of horror films. Just, you know, good ones :P
Universal already did that back in the 40s. Granted, it was haphazard and not planned out at all.
Yeah, fair enough. I was thinking something along those lines, just with a bit more planning.
Better planning, and crossover movies where the monsters all actually meet and get decent screen time.
Marvel's Dracula Vs. Frankenstein
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 05:41:26 PM
Marvel's Dracula Vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs Man-Thing, with a dash of Blade.
Make it rated R, and we're set.
Quote from: Hellspawn28 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:50:16 AM
They want to do a crossover with the Underworld franchise
http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html (http://www.iamrogue.com/news/interviews/item/10516-iar-exclusive-interview-kevin-grevioux-talks-i-frankenstein-a-possible-sequel-and-crossover-with-the-underworld-franchise.html)
BAHAHAHAHAH.
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:45:00 PM
Quote from: Aspie on Jan 28, 2014, 05:41:26 PM
Marvel's Dracula Vs. Frankenstein
Dracula vs Man-Thing, with a dash of Blade.
Don't forget Werewolf by Night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-P_YF2pLcs#ws (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-P_YF2pLcs#ws)
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Interview with Nick Nicolaou about the practical Demon Effects of I, Frankenstein (http://monsterlegacy.wordpress.com/2014/02/24/exclusive-the-demons-of-i-frankenstein/)
I, Frankenstein (AUS/US 2014)
Jesus bananas...I thought this type of film died out a long time ago, I mean seriously how dated is this entire concept! Do I even need to state which two movies this is clearly based around? Of course we all know why this is so familiar, because its an adaptation of Kevin Grevioux's graphic novel, which in turn is merely the same spiel as his previous creation 'Underworld'. All he has done here is change the battling supernatural creatures of the night...and what's with this title??
So there's a raging war going on under cover of night, a bloodthirsty religious monster war which is hidden from human eyes...well. On one side there is the Gargoyle Order commanded into being by arch angel Michael, on the other side a demonic horde of hellspawn unleashed by Satan after he was kicked out of Heaven. The demons are led by Bill Nighy and are after Frankenstein's monster to unravel the mystery of the reanimation of dead bodies so they can reanimate tonnes of human bodies for their army of demon souls to take over. Then they can take over the world and wipe out the human race muahahahaha!
My my this film is almost an antique, it is literately like we're going back in time to around 2003. Grevioux is a good visionary and solid writer but clearly all he's done here is try to milk the success he gained with the Underworld franchise. The films are virtually identical for Pete's sake! they even cast Nighy in the same role as the same character! This film is more of a monster mash admittedly hence the 'Van Helsing' vibe pulsating strongly as events unfold. Out go the interesting characters and fun real time stunts we saw in 'Underworld', in come lots of CGI beasties. The really bad thing is the CGI isn't even that good, the cityscape's and brooding skies look nice sure but the Gargoyles look pretty bad and dated effects wise. The demons fare much better because they utilise hands on makeup effects with prosthetics which is decent but they look more like big lizards than demons.
You see...the funny thing about this film is they have really really REALLY tried to make this as lavishly flamboyantly gothic as they possibly could. Every sequence and every shot they aim for something dark gloomy and...well basically everything you've ever seen before in various gothic movies starting with 'The Crow'. Don't get me wrong it does look nice at the start with the creepy graveyard set against dark rainy clouds and then as we move into the modern era with obligatory nightclubs and even more obligatory dark alleyways, but its all so cliche now and they are trying way too hard to push this look. Even the characters are dressed in attire we've seen before, everything is black leather, black suits, black hoodies etc...accept for the Gargoyles in human form who have a Thor thing going on. Also their weapons look like they've come from the 'Blade' franchise and basically all the demons in human form look like pale vampires.
The real fun deconstruction comes in the plot holes and details. Let me begin...firstly why are the Gargoyles always in human form? they aren't human so why walk around as one in private. I also feel confused about the Gargoyles genetic makeup, are they actually made of stone? they say they are gargoyles which humans see as decoration...so are they made of stone? I'm guessing not as they probably wouldn't be able to fly and would also be indestructible. Also...the Gargoyle Queen? really? that sounds so lame, and she's heavenly white in colour oh geez! The HUGE cathedral the Gargoyles live in...is that just for them or do humans use it? surely people would notice funny goings on in this place no?? and my God why is it so flippin' huge?!
This leads me to another point, this war is suppose to raging out of sight from the human race...but how is that even remotely possible when this creatures are flying about all over the show. In these modern times guess what...people do go out at night, people work during the night, they would be real easy to spot, especially with all the racket they make with their battles. Oh and they have these battles in the street!! haha...wut?!! Gargoyles turning into large bright blue/white balls of light and shooting up into the heavens (accompanied by thunder), demons burning up into piles of black ash on the ground all over the place...and not a single human in sight anyway!! What city is this again?? the city where nobody ever comes out at night or hears anything it seems.
In all honesty I don't really see how Frankenstein's monster even fits into this plot. The demons want to find the secret for reanimating dead corpses and they are mainly hunting Dr Frankenstein's book of secrets for that, so why do we need the monster? In fact the monster doesn't really do anything to help them in the end. Plus I gotta ask why is Frankie's monster so powerful and fast? he's made up of various regular human body parts, why on earth would that make him much stronger and faster than the average human. Oh and his name is Adam, as in Adam and Eve and the myth of creation...you following me here? Oh! and he also has a comical exaggerated deep gravely voice just like Bale used for whatshisname.
It really feels like this film should have been made in the late 90's, I think it would have gone down a storm back then, but right now its way outta time. There are some nice visual moments here and there but seriously this is such a blatant rip off of so many other films along with a blatant rehash of 'Underworld' its just shocking. You know what you're getting into when you see the trailer and if you like this type of thing then no worries, I myself do like gothic monster/superhero flicks but even this felt way too generic. Aaron Eckhart as the monster?? come on! the dude is buff and looks better looking than most regular folk who aren't stitched together with random body parts. You could of at least tried to make him look nasty or semi scary sheesh! its so daft, if you want a chiseled square jawed action hero then don't make it Frankenstein's monster.
The actual finale setup and visual concept is exactly the same as 'Van Helsing' with the massive technological lab full of vampire eggs...or in this case dead bodies. What made me giggle is the overly heroic stance of Eckhart at the very end as he stands atop a building against a stormy night sky, weapons in hand, legs apart and glaring menacingly into the darkness. His immortal quest to protect humans from the demon hordes...I'm Batman...wait...
'I, descender of the demon horde'
'I, my father's son'
'I, Frankenstein'
Shouldn't that be I am Frankenstein and I am my father's son...whatever.
3.5/10
Quote from: Hubbs on May 05, 2014, 03:32:34 AMShouldn't that be I am Frankenstein and I am my father's son...whatever.
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Quote from: Alienseseses on May 05, 2014, 04:14:18 AM
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Best. Title. Ever.
Quote from: Magegg on May 05, 2014, 04:13:06 AM
Quote from: Hubbs on May 05, 2014, 03:32:34 AMShouldn't that be I am Frankenstein and I am my father's son...whatever.
http://i.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/photoshop/6/5/3/266653_slide.jpg?v=1
Eh, I'll disagree that the films portrayed him as an idiot. He's more like a child that hasn't had time to develop. A very big child, but still.
Quote from: Magegg on May 05, 2014, 04:13:06 AM
Quote from: Hubbs on May 05, 2014, 03:32:34 AMShouldn't that be I am Frankenstein and I am my father's son...whatever.
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No I'm saying it sounds like bad English.
Quote from: Alienseseses on May 05, 2014, 04:14:18 AM
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:laugh:
Quote from: Nightmare Asylum on Jan 28, 2014, 05:36:45 PM
I actually wouldn't be opposed to a shared universe of horror films. Just, you know, good ones :P
Bram Stoker's Dracula, Wolfman etc?