"Frankenstein" (2004) TV mini-series

User Rating:

6.1/10   

Director:

Kevin Connor

Writers (WGA):

Mary Shelley (book)
Mark Kruger (teleplay)

Release Date:

5 October 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Fantasy | Sci-Fi | Horror | Drama

Tagline:

A classic tale of undying love.

Plot:

Another adaption of Mary Shelley's novel about a scientist who brings life to a creature fashioned from corpses and various body parts.

Plot Keywords:

Frankenstein's Monster | Cautionary Tale | TV Mini-Series | Two Part TV Movie | Doctor Frankenstein

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 nominations

Cast

Luke Goss	...	The Creature
Alec Newman	...	Victor Frankenstein
Julie Delpy	...	Caroline Frankenstein
Nicole Lewis	...	Elizabeth Frankenstein
Monika Hilmerová	...	Justine
Donald Sutherland	...	Captain Walton
William Hurt	...	Professor Waldman
Tomas Mastalir	...	Lieutenant
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Milan Bahúl	...	Farmer
Lianna Bamberg	...	Young Elizabeth
Gabika Birova	...	Timid Servant
Edita Borsova	...	Agatha
Sonny Brown	...	Young Victor
Peter Bzdúch	...	Graverobber #1
Gordon Catlin	...	Father Beaufort
Vladimir Cerny	...	Master Crewman
Samo Chrtan	...	Young Henry
Ivan Gogál	...	Chief Justice (as Ivo Gogal)
Vladimír Hajdu	...	Graverobber #2 (as Ady Hajdu)
Andrej Hryc	...	Magistrate
Anna Hulmanova	...	Farmer's Wife
Mark Jax	...	Victor Frankenstein's Father
David Jensen	...	Fullbright
Lacoe Kerata	...	Innkeeper
Ondrej Koval	...	Frederick
Matej Landl	...	Peasant #2
Roger La Page	...	Dr. Vandenberg
Oliver Le Sueur	...	Felix
Jim Libby	...	Young Crewman
Ian McNeice	...	Professor Krempe
Dado Nagy	...	Officer #2
Peter Rasev	...	Landlord
Jean Rochefort	...	Man blind who plays violin
Richard Rowlands	...	Clerval
Peter Simun	...	Father Francis
Stano Slovak	...	Peasant #1
Dan Stevens	...	Henry
Frantisek Trochta	...	Officer #1
Hannah Van der Westhuysen	...	Eva
Michael Walde-Berger	...	Kirwin
Daniel Williams	...	William Frankenstein

Also Known As:

"Die Kreatur - Gehasst und gejagt" (Germany) (DVD title)

Runtime:

USA:204 min | UK:268 min (DVD)

Country:

Slovakia | USA | Germany

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Certification:

Singapore:PG | Australia:M | Finland:K-11

Company:

Hallmark Entertainment

Goofs:

Continuity: As Eva is counting the ducks in the pond, the water is brown and murky. However, when the Creature is standing over her, the water is clear enough to see his reflection.

Quotes:

The Creature: The world has rejected me! I hoped my father would not.
Victor Frankenstein: I'm not your father!
The Creature: You made me what I am.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#33.7)" (2005)

Soundtrack:

Prelude A-minor, Op.28-2

Although Unnecessary, I Liked This Dramatic Adaptation of this Classic Novel

Since I was a kid, I am fascinated for the romantic and dramatic tale of Frankenstein, and I have probably seen all the adaptations released in Brazil. This television version was a nice surprise for me: although unnecessary, I liked very much since it is not a simple remake. The locations are wonderful, and the film is very well produced. I liked also the dramatic performance of the unknown Luke Goss in the role of the needy creature; his character clearly expresses the need to be loved and to love. Donald Sutherland is great as usual, and Alec Newman does not disappoint in the role of the scientist Viktor Frankenstein. The DVD released in Brazil has 154 minutes running time, and when I see in IMDb that in USA the DVD has 204 min and in UK, 268 min, I dare to say that the edition in Brazil was perfect, with a fluent continuity. I really do not know which parts were cut, but certainly they were not important. But I noted the minor participation of Julie Delpy in very few scenes. Last but not the least, it is very weird that many favorable reviews are made by users with only one review issued in IMDb. This movie is good and does not need this type of apparently fake promotion. My vote is seven.

Title (Brazil): "Frankenstein"