It's 1957, and James Whale's heyday as the director of "Frankenstein," "Bride of Frankenstein" and "The Invisible Man" is long behind him. Retired and a semi-recluse, he lives his days accompanied only by images from his past. When his dour housekeeper, Hannah, hires a handsome young gardener, the flamboyant director and simple yard man develop an unlikely friendship, which will change them forever..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 105 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama
✓ Stars: Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes
✓ Director: Valorie Massalas, Carter Burwell, Stephen M. Katz, Bill Condon, Bill Condon
The Gods and Monsters (1998) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Gods and Monsters (1998) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Gods and Monsters (1998) is staring with Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, Lynn Redgrave, Lolita Davidovich, David Dukes, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Valorie Massalas, Carter Burwell, Stephen M. Katz, Bill Condon, Bill Condon juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.