Why would Adam want to protect humans when it's the humans that killed him in the original story? But I'm willing to give it a chance as I liked Stuart Beattie's 30 Days of Night and Collateral.
It's rather disconcerting that Aaron looks a bit like Christopher Lambert in this trailer, which is not a good thing as I associate Lambert with wooden acting.
Its strange seeing the Frankenstein character in a Fantasy setting, rather than a Sci-fi or Horror one. I must same the trailer did look familiar to other film trailers i've seen in recent years but it had something about it. I'll ponder whether its worth seeing nearer to the release date.
I feel very indifferent after watching the trailer for I Frankinstein as it looked very average.It reminded me of something and then popped up the fact that its by the producers of Underworld.Its very similar in style to Underworld and that's a bad thing in my books!
The main appeal of this type of movie is to the young male audience. Similar kind of thing to Underworld but sadly lacking Kate Beckinsale, and I fear that it may not do as well as hoped.
What kind of first name is ','? Or is it his middle name and his first name is Ian or Igor or something?
I can't resist asking: Were you serious? In case you were, it's an old-fashioned (and rather pompous) self-reference. Probably originated with "I, Dracula". It's usually an implication that there's a proclamation coming up, e.g. "I, Takae, shall slay you tonight." On the other hand, the comma could very well be his middle name. I don't think so, though.
For what it's worth, Frankenstein is the surname of a (nutty) doctor who created the Creature, but in this film, the Creature has a name: Adam Frankenstein (Adam is probably taken from Adam and Eve, and Frankenstein from his creator). So it may be him saying "I, Frankenstein" to someone, but it could be his doctor who may say it to the Creature. Who knows?
^ I imagine it was Robert Graves' I, Claudius novel that popularized the whole I, thing.
I did wonder, but a quick Google search revealed that Dracula (1931) was created before I, Claudius (1934). This still surprises me, actually. I do think that "I, Claudius" is hell a lot more famous than "I, Dracula", though.
I did wonder, but a quick Google search revealed that Dracula (1931) was created before I, Claudius (1934). This still surprises me, actually. I do think that "I, Claudius" is hell a lot more famous than "I, Dracula", though.
I went to see this film as Ive got a Unlimited card and I didn't think it could be as bad as the reviews have said.However I was wrong as it was terrible with boring action scenes and awful dialogue!
It was a bad Underworld copy which in my book is not a good thing as I didn't like the Underworld films either!
The plot was a load of clichés stitched together (pun intended), the script was clunky and cringe inducing at times. The science would have been more accurate if Ken Dodd had burst into the lab insisting that his Tickle Stick would bring corpses back to life. While some of the acting was actually pretty good, others ranged from hammy to wooden. The only characters to evoke any kind of emotional reaction are two minor gargoyles (Keziah and Ophir who had obvious & lovely chemistry from the start).
And Adam's affections for his obvious love interest are kinda creepy delusional especially as she offered to re-animate a corpse for him. Honestly fella's - if a girl offers to re-animate a corpse for you, she isn't that into you.
BUT none of that mattered - a visual feast with some amazing CGI - the gargoyle transformations were fantastic and the battles breath taking. The fight scenes were well done. It was very comic book (being based on a graphic novel) but I like that. And to be fair, every time I thought to myself 'Gaping Plot Hole' there swiftly followed some exposition nicely filling in said plot hole. The pace rarely dipped and neither me nor my 12 year old son were ever bored.
While not challenging, It held together well and certainly entertained.
And Aaron Eckhart takes his shirt off And Jai Courtney is fit as all f**k Seriously. the man is insanely attractive. Looking buffer than when he was in Spartacus if that's possible And 'Sarah' from Chuck was in it with a passable English accent Bill Nighy is always worth a turn.
If you need a challenging plot or tight script - don't go see it.
If you like a visual feast, beautiful people & fast paced action definately give it a go.
If you like a visual feast, beautiful people & fast paced action definately give it a go.
I think based on what you've said, and the trailer, I will probably give this a whirl. I love fast paced action movies, and I love visually stunning movies too, and this sounds like both of that rolled into one. So I shall bite the bullet and grab it on blu-ray when it comes out (hate going to the cinema you see!).
watched this last night. even watched it in 3D as well ..
it was actually better than i expected because it was paced fairly well. wasn't bogged down by character development or exposition and always had some form of action going on which held my interest.
The problem was, it was utterly devoid of any excitement or any emotional connection with anyone or anything.
It was all very "meh" and I can certainly see why it tanked.
I don't actually mind them, as long as you accept them as the cheese that they are. I mean there are worse things than looking at Kate Beckinsale in tight leather costumes.
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"I'm already dead" - Aaron Eckhart ponders his career.
It's rather disconcerting that Aaron looks a bit like Christopher Lambert in this trailer, which is not a good thing as I associate Lambert with wooden acting.
Van Helsing and Underworld mixed together.
I can't resist asking: Were you serious? In case you were, it's an old-fashioned (and rather pompous) self-reference. Probably originated with "I, Dracula". It's usually an implication that there's a proclamation coming up, e.g. "I, Takae, shall slay you tonight." On the other hand, the comma could very well be his middle name. I don't think so, though.
For what it's worth, Frankenstein is the surname of a (nutty) doctor who created the Creature, but in this film, the Creature has a name: Adam Frankenstein (Adam is probably taken from Adam and Eve, and Frankenstein from his creator). So it may be him saying "I, Frankenstein" to someone, but it could be his doctor who may say it to the Creature. Who knows?
I did wonder, but a quick Google search revealed that Dracula (1931) was created before I, Claudius (1934). This still surprises me, actually. I do think that "I, Claudius" is hell a lot more famous than "I, Dracula", though.
I agree with the second part. Not the 1st. "Decent" :eek:
I Pagliacci was 1892
I have bad taste in movies, ok? I tend to like movies that the majority don't.
Looks exciting enough from the trailers & it's relatively short, so it looks like it will be a high octane film.
http://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/jan/27/i-frankenstein-us-box-office-aaron-eckhart
http://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelson/2014/01/26/weekend-box-office-i-frankenstein-flops-ride-along-tops/
Can't say I'm at all surprised. A buff "monster", REALLY!!!!
I couldn't even be bothered watching the trailer in full.
It was a bad Underworld copy which in my book is not a good thing as I didn't like the Underworld films either!
1/5
And Adam's affections for his obvious love interest are kinda creepy delusional especially as she offered to re-animate a corpse for him. Honestly fella's - if a girl offers to re-animate a corpse for you, she isn't that into you.
BUT none of that mattered - a visual feast with some amazing CGI - the gargoyle transformations were fantastic and the battles breath taking. The fight scenes were well done. It was very comic book (being based on a graphic novel) but I like that. And to be fair, every time I thought to myself 'Gaping Plot Hole' there swiftly followed some exposition nicely filling in said plot hole. The pace rarely dipped and neither me nor my 12 year old son were ever bored.
While not challenging, It held together well and certainly entertained.
And Aaron Eckhart takes his shirt off And Jai Courtney is fit as all f**k Seriously. the man is insanely attractive. Looking buffer than when he was in Spartacus if that's possible And 'Sarah' from Chuck was in it with a passable English accent Bill Nighy is always worth a turn.
If you need a challenging plot or tight script - don't go see it.
If you like a visual feast, beautiful people & fast paced action definately give it a go.
it was actually better than i expected because it was paced fairly well. wasn't bogged down by character development or exposition and always had some form of action going on which held my interest.
The problem was, it was utterly devoid of any excitement or any emotional connection with anyone or anything.
It was all very "meh" and I can certainly see why it tanked.
I don't actually mind them, as long as you accept them as the cheese that they are. I mean there are worse things than looking at Kate Beckinsale in tight leather costumes.