Aaron Eckhart takes on the starring role in the in the dystopian thriller "I, Frankenstein", but the dreamy actor won't be enough to draw audiences in.
Critics are slamming the film as one of the worst out this year, certifying the film rotten on RottenTomatoes.com at a six percent rating. The film is set in a world of warring gargoyles and demons, and Victor Frankenstein's creation Adam (Eckhart) is caught in the middle trying to understand his immortality. Check out what reviewers had to say about the film below.
TIME called the film "not the worst movie ever:"
"I, Frankenstein is unlikely to generate the sequel that its last scene promises or threatens - but all in all, among Jan. movies, I'd rather resee this one than the latest Paranormal Activity or even Ride Along, which despite Kevin Hart's resources of charm is a sloppy mess. And who could forget Renny Harlin's The Legend of Hercules? I almost did, until it just came back as a recovered traumatic memory."
The Washington Post gave the film 2 out of 4 stars:
For the most part, "I Frankenstein" never takes itself too seriously. It's also just respectful enough of Shelley's source material to please more open-minded fans of the 1818 book. If it touches on notions of scientific arrogance and the question of what makes us human, it ultimately does so lightly, and with a mix of eye-popping action and loopy good humor. Like Frankenstein's monster, this film grunts softly and carries a big stick.
Rotten Tomatotes Audience Reviewers Certified The Film Rotten With 58 Percent Rating:
"I, Frankenstein is just another fantasy action flick based on a graphic novel rather than the book by Mary Shelley. The graphics and CGI are amazing, and there's enough wham-bang-pow to keep action fans quite happy right to the end. But the acting is pedestrian...I, Frankenstein is packed with exploding fiery demons and winged gargoyles battling away to keep the mindless action going. However, the script is rather thin and bland, and sadly forgettable."
