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Oscar nominated Sir Ian McKellen and Lynn Redgrave star in an Oscar-winning tribute to the controversial life of an eccentric genius. He was the father of Frankenstein and his eerie images shocked the world. So did his private life. Director James Whale (Ian McKellen - Lord of The Rings, X-Men) flew in the face of Hollywood convention and his glittering career became tarnished by scandal and sexual excess. Alone with only his loyal housekeeper (Lynn Redgrave - Shine) in his declining years, and suffering from bad health, his unusual friendship with hunky gardener Clayton Boone (Brendan Fraser - The Mummy) started Tinseltown tongues wagging again. A riviting and poignant salute to a tragic pioneer of motion pictures, Sir Ian McKellen gives the performance of a lifetime in this critically acclaimed masterpiece.
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The film deals with the old, ill - but sparkling and witty - horror-movie instructor, James Whale (played brilliantly by Ian McKellen) and the friendship he cultivates with his handsome, hunky gardener, Clayton Boone (played very well by Brendan Fraser. In my opinion it is the best performance in his career, so far.)
The role as James Whale's housekeeper is a minor role, but well played and characterized (Lynn Redgrave).
The interaction between McKellen and Fraser is what makes this film funny, witty, intelligent and touching. It has become a movie classic - do yourself a favour and watch it!
The role as James Whale's housekeeper is a minor role, but well played and characterized (Lynn Redgrave).
The interaction between McKellen and Fraser is what makes this film funny, witty, intelligent and touching. It has become a movie classic - do yourself a favour and watch it!
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Gods & Monsters the film itself is excellent, I couldn't recommend it enough. I felt urged to leave a review of the DVD itself because I was quite disappointed...the film was originally released by MGM in the UK & I urge you to seek out that copy if you can (though it is now out of print) and/or a region 1 disc (if you can play American DVDs). I snapped up the Anchor Bay copy because it was a bargain price, but that's exactly what you get. A bargain bin version of the film. There is visible picture noise & a hiss on the soundtrack of the Anchor Bay release. I wish I was being nitpicky but I'm sure even the casual viewer will spot this. I even watched mine on a 22 inch LCD TV to give you an idea of how distracting it is. The soundtrack is also stereo!...Now the original release boasts a Dolby soundtrack, a commentary & a making of...Anchor Bay are normally on the ball with their DVDs, but this is a let down.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this product on a whim from the vaguest recommendation of a friend and my word, thank God I did. Ian Mckellen plays the once-famed James Whale whom, having previously suffered a stroke, has come out the other side, alive but severely affected from the trauma.
This story is about the Gentleman's ever-increasing struggle with his illness as he slowly descends into madness. Brendan Freeman, playing Whale's new handyman, plays his part exceedingly well as he, once disgusted by Whale's homosexuality, comes to terms with it as their friendship gains strength.
A superb film with superb actors about a superb director.
Cheap, riveting and a definite must see...
What are you waiting for? Click 'buy' now :)
This story is about the Gentleman's ever-increasing struggle with his illness as he slowly descends into madness. Brendan Freeman, playing Whale's new handyman, plays his part exceedingly well as he, once disgusted by Whale's homosexuality, comes to terms with it as their friendship gains strength.
A superb film with superb actors about a superb director.
Cheap, riveting and a definite must see...
What are you waiting for? Click 'buy' now :)
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