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Victor Frankenstein is a mildly interesting experiment. It tells the story of Frankenstein from the perspective of Igor, played by Daniel Radcliffe. While this is a new way of portraying this familiar tale, it doesn't really go anywhere that hasn't been explored before in other film adaptations. Also, I think Andrew Scott is a talented actor, but the inspector's story felt unnecessary and only padded the runtime. The production design is well done, though. The sets and props are creative and immerse you in the movie. In the end, Victor Frankenstein was better than I expected, but still only average.

I skipped I, Frankenstein when it was released in theaters. I had heard it wasn't very good, so I avoided watching it. However, I must say that it's not as bad as some other film adaptations of Frankenstein I've seen. It's still not that good, though. This movie is like a reanimated corpse, lumbering along a pre-determined path of predictable plot points and cliched dialogue in order to get to the next computer-generated action sequence. Aaron Eckhart tries his best to give his brooding character life, and there are some entertaining visual effects, but all that is not enough to save I, Frankenstein.

I probably shouldn't get after Frankenstein (2004) too much, since it was a made-for-TV movie that was supposed to be a pilot for a whole series, but that doesn't change the fact that it's just not good. Even without the unsatisfying cliffhanger ending, this Se7en wannabe still has a convoluted story and weak acting. I like Parker Posey, but this role just didn't feel right for her. And Adam Goldberg's constant wisecracks felt forced. It's also strange because this movie is only 88 minutes long, yet it really seemed to drag at times. I'm not surprised that this Frankenstein series didn't get picked up.

I'm not quite sure they were thinking when they decided to create Frankenstein Unbound. Yes, it's a Roger Corman flick, so I wasn't expecting much, but it is just so bizarre. Why tell the story of a time traveler from the future seeing the story of Frankenstein unfold? Why have Mary Shelley be the author of Frankenstein in the movie if the events are actually happening? Why did Frankenstein's Monster look like the Creeper from Jeepers Creepers? Why did so many recognizable actors sign on to be in this mess? With a story this preposterous, Frankenstein Unbound was doomed to fail from its creation.

Edward Scissorhands is a surreal and beautiful film. It's amazing how Tim Burton can present such a bizarre world in a way that seems completely acceptable. And the unique sets, costumes, colors, and characters make the whole viewing experience feel immersive. There's a lot of praise going towards Johnny Depp's portrayal of Edward, as it should, but Dianne Wiest really shines as Peg. She's fantastic as the optimistic maternal figure. In fact, everyone in this strange pastel suburbia enriches the film with their offbeat performances. Edward Scissorhands is a modern fairytale that's a cut above the rest.

The Bride is not a horror film, it's a gothic drama. If you go in expecting a horror movie, you're going to be disappointed. Well, you might be disappointed either way, because this film is frightfully dull. The actors (especially Sting) all seem to be sleepwalking through the clumsy dialogue and unnecessarily drawn-out plot. And it drops you into the middle of the story, which is a little disorienting. At least this movie looks good. The sets and costumes are impressive. Nevertheless, I was surprised to find out The Bride was released in theaters, because it feels like a made-for-TV BBC period piece.

Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed feels like a few different movies crudely stitched together. The core story of Baron Frankenstein, Karl, and Anna is interesting, but every time Inspector Frisch (Thorley Walters) appeared, it felt like he was acting in an entirely separate film. And there were other inclusions that didn't seem necessary or relevant. However, just when I was going to write this movie off as another sloppy Hammer horror flick, the final act started and really impressed me. So, while I don't know if I'll watch Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed again, parts of it will haunt me for a long time.

After the misstep of The Evil of Frankenstein, my expectations for Frankenstein Created Woman weren't very high. However, I enjoyed this movie more than I thought I would. The science fiction gets a little muddled as they've moved on from switching physical brains in bodies and are now transferring a soul. Also, Dr. Frankenstein is barely in this movie, and he's still not as menacing as he was in the first two movies. I thought Susan Denberg played her role well, though. Frankenstein Created Woman is a cheesy 60s horror film that probably shocked audiences at the time, but it's simply amusing now.

Frankenstein Conquers the World (a.k.a. Frankenstein vs. Baragon) is a ridiculous idea to begin with. I mean, it's about Frankenstein's monster fighting a giant dinosaur-like creature. However, that ludicrous concept should have at least made the film fun to watch. It's not. This movie is boring and cheesy, and it's not even the good kind of cheese. The story is clumsy and nonsensical, the special effects are hokey, and the acting is all over the place. This is an absurd take on the Frankenstein mythology. Why did MST3K never riff on Frankenstein Conquers the World? It would have made it watchable.

What to a hypnotist, a deaf-mute girl, and a clay mask have in common? They don't really do anything to help The Evil of Frankenstein. I was enjoying this Hammer Film Frankenstein series up to this point, but then they messed with the formula and the results were less than expected. While the sets look good, The Creature's makeup job is crude and cheap. They also took away a lot of the menace Peter Cushing's character used to have, and there are long, drawn-out scenes with no dialogue, which just adds to the boredom. They should have spent more time in the lab when creating The Evil of Frankenstein.

I wondered how they were going to make a sequel to The Curse of Frankenstein, considering how that movie ended, but The Revenge of Frankenstein somehow pulled it off. This story is similar, but it's an entirely different creature than the original film. Peter Cushing, as to be expected, gives a fantastic performance, even if the other characters surrounding him are mostly one-dimensional. And despite the fact that it's only a few minutes longer than the first film, the plot plods along at a much slower pace. Nevertheless, The Revenge of Frankenstein is another solid entry in this Hammer Film series.

The Curse of Frankenstein brings new life to Mary Shelley's gothic tale. This colorized film adaptation adds a sense of gruesomeness to the story, and it also is the first adaptation where I've felt like Victor Frankenstein is the real monster. Peter Cushing is delightfully devilish in that role, and I was surprised to discover it was his first part in a feature film. It's also fun to see Christopher Lee as The Creature, who is quite horrifying. I don't wish to downplay Universal's classic 1931 Frankenstein, which is undeniably iconic, but The Curse of Frankenstein may be my new favorite adaptation.

House of Frankenstein is an attempt to stick a handful of classic Universal monsters into the same movie, and it works all right. The title feels a little misleading, though, as Frankenstein's creature is not the primary focus of this story. This is mostly about Dr. Gustav Niemann (Boris Karloff), Count Dracula (John Carradine), and The Wolf Man (Lon Chaney Jr.). It's also odd to see Karloff acting opposite Frankenstein instead of being Frankenstein. However, despite the cheesy visual effects, melodramatic acting, and the somewhat ridiculous storyline, I still enjoyed my visit at House of Frankenstein.

Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man is a fun idea in theory, but I don't think the screenwriters knew how to handle that idea. Actually, that's kind of what happens with most movie character crossovers. This film is just over an hour long and yet it's mostly recycled storylines, stretched out scenes, and a full-length musical number. It also doesn't seem to want to follow any of the plot points established by previous movies. Lon Chaney Jr. Is fine in his role, but it's a little strange to have Bela Lugosi playing Frankenstein's Creature. Overall, this horror film is just missing the spark it needs.

I didn't realize this before, but Young Frankenstein is essentially a comedic version of Son of Frankenstein. There are plot points and characters that are nearly identical to one another. I was also surprised that Frankenstein's creature (portrayed by Boris Karloff) is more of a side character in this movie. Most of the story revolves around Baron Wolf von Frankenstein and Ygor, and Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Ygor is compellingly creepy. In my opinion, viewers should skip Bride of Frankenstein and go straight to Son of Frankenstein after watching the original 1931 movie. It's the better sequel.

Even though this is the first known film adaptation of Frankenstein, it still came out almost 100 years after Mary Shelly's novel was published. This self-professed liberal adaptation of the story is only 12 minutes long, which means that a lot of the story is cut out and some plot points were changed. What really impressed me, though, is the creation scene. It's delightfully horrific and features what must have been cutting-edge special effects for 1910. I bet that scene thrilled audiences who watched it back then. This is a simple movie, but it was interesting to see the first Frankenstein film.

Mother of the Bride starts off with an interesting premise, where the bride's mother finds out that her daughter is marrying the son of her ex-boyfriend. However, it doesn't really go anywhere after that. There are also a bunch of side stories that don't really go anywhere and side characters that mostly stand on the sidelines. Brooke Shields, Benjamin Bratt, and Rachael Harris are good actors, but they're not given much opportunity to show it off in this bland vanilla rom-com. While I didn't hate Mother of the Bride, I don't think that I would choose to walk down the aisle with this movie again.

Faith of Angels is an inspiring film based on a moving real-life story. This movie is able to portray realistic sentiment without getting overly sentimental. I was particularly impressed with the performance of Kirby Heyborne, who nailed the emotions of a father in distress. I felt his pain. And John Michael Finley did a great job of portraying a reluctant hero, too. Even though I knew how the general plot was going to turn out, I still got caught up in the emotion of it all and kept wondering what was going to happen next. Faith of Angels is a captivating drama the whole family can watch together.

Part courtroom drama, part romantic comedy, part holiday movie, Remember the Night has a lot to offer. It helps that Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray are both likeable, and they work so well together. This movie starts off fairly lighthearted, which I expected, but I was surprised when it took a more serious tone. However, the tonal shift felt natural and moved in step with the path of the plot. I may prefer the Stanwyck & MacMurray pairing in Double Indemnity, and I'm not sure if the brief Christmas section qualifies this as a Christmas movie, but I don't think I'll forget Remember the Night.

I didn't realize this before watching it, but Our Man Flint is the Austin Powers of its time. This movie is a parody of James Bond movies during the burgeoning years of 007's career. However, the plot isn't as ludicrous as Austin Powers, the characters aren't as zany, and the humor, while definitely tongue-in-cheek, is fairly dry. At first, I felt like James Coburn was an odd choice for the main man, but his charisma and suave demeanor soon won me over. While Our Man Flint may not be as iconic as the Austin Powers franchise, I have to say that I enjoyed it more than some of the Austin Powers movies.

Beetlejuice is one of my favorite movies, so I was concerned when they announced this sequel. However, while Beetlejuice Beetlejuice isn't as good as the original film, I didn't hate it. It shows restraint in how much it uses the titular character, which is impressive. I also enjoyed seeing so many practical effects. The plot is cluttered with too many characters, though, and the humor isn't as quirky or clever. Nevertheless, Michael Keaton proves he's still the ghost with the most and Catherine O'Hara is a delight as Delia Deetz. While I may never own Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, I'd watch it again.

When my daughter picked Ice Princess as the movie she wanted to watch with the family, I wasn't overly enthused. However, I ended up enjoying it. It's a cheesy Disney movie and that's okay. Michelle Trachtenberg is a likeable protagonist, and both Kim Cattrall & Joan Cusack are acting as if this is a regular dramatic role instead of a teen flick. There also aren't as many one-dimensional characters as I expected. I missed a part in the middle because I had to drop another kid off at a football game, but I ended up going back and watching that part on my own, which I think proves I liked Ice Princess.

Kicking & Screaming feels like an amateur league Will Ferrell movie. It has all the familiar elements you'd recognize from his comedies, but it doesn't seem to be working as hard or as well as it should. The plot runs the route you'd expect it to, and you can see the jokes coming from yards away. Ferrell also didn't seem to know how he should play his character. I'm not saying this movie is terrible, because it's not. And I even smirked a couple of times at the more ridiculous moments. Still, I think the next time I wanted to watch a family sports comedy, I'd keep Kicking & Screaming on the bench.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is just as unique as its name. This is a bizarre & entertaining experiment in story, with Nicholas Cage playing an exaggerated version of himself in an initially grounded story that quickly becomes embellished with ridiculousness. Also, Pedro Pascal is simply a delight as Javi Gutierrez, and makes you smile whenever he's on the screen. I not only found myself entertained as I watched this movie, but I also enjoyed the mystery of having no idea what was going to happen next. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is definitely more than just a meme generator.

Honestly, I didn't expect much from Toy Story 2 when it first came out. After all, Disney sequels up to that point weren't really high quality. However, Pixar was a different animal and managed to create a sequel that is almost as strong as the first movie and certainly better than many animated children's movies. The story builds on the original premise and expands it in a way that feels natural. It offers plenty of humor and some true, gut-punching emotion. Plus, the new characters fit right in to the existing group without making things feel crowded. I wish more sequels could be like Toy Story 2.