Updated: November 08, 2025 09:06 PM IST
The adaptation of Guillermo del Toro’s classic novel stars Oscar Isaac, Mia Goth, Christoph Waltz and Jacob Elordi.
The highly anticipated adaptation of Guillermo del Toro’s classic Mary Shelley novel is available on Netflix. Fans who watched the Gothic horror film starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi and Christoph Waltz took to their social media accounts to share their reviews and it’s extremely positive.
What fans are saying about Frankenstein
One viewer reviewed, “This new adaptation of Frankenstein is a testament to the beauty of life itself and the frightening, complex relationship between a creator and his creation. The film achieves its most significant triumphs by prioritizing empathy. Instead of presenting the creature as a purely terrifying monster, del Toro and his team have crafted a romantic Gothic love story, a characterization that immediately elevates the material from some of the typical standard stories we’ve previously seen with this iconic character.”
Another review said, “Omg, what a wonderful film. Only Guillermo del Toro knows how to create beauty like this. Every shot, every detail of the film is so perfect it takes your breath away. One of the most beautiful films I have ever seen. #Frankenstein.”
Jacob Elordi’s performance as The Creature
Many fans paid particular attention to Jacob Elordi’s performance as the creature created by Victor in the story. Fans described Jacob’s presence as the heart and soul of the film. One said, “Jacob Elordi’s physicality is absolutely perfect for the role of the creature. The way he embodies innocence, fear, and curiosity, while simultaneously maintaining that towering stature. Once you see the movie, it’s impossible to see anyone else doing it.”
Another said, “Jacob Elordi is the best supporting actor for Frankenstein. What he does in this movie is nothing short of masterful. Disappears into the role to such an extent that, like Bill Skarsgård in Nosferatu, I refuse to believe it was him.”
“I have 45 minutes left of #Frankenstein and I think I can already say this is the best movie of the year and definitely ranks in the best five of the past several. @RealGDT may be our last truly great actor in a filmmaker and Jacob Elordi is the finest actor ever or of his generation. A true master of the art. If he doesn’t win a handful of awards for this portrayal, it will be the biggest surprise of my career. Debut The science fiction story deserved this level of art and care and it got it!” Said another.
The film also stars Mia Goth, Lars Mikkelsen, David Bradley and Charles Dance. The film’s official logline reads, “A brilliant but egotistical scientist brings a creature to life in a monstrous experiment that ultimately destroys both the creator and his tragic creation.” It is available to watch on Netflix.
