The Bride! definitely has style. The visuals look great, Christian Bale is almost unrecognizable as Frankenstein, and Jessie Buckley gives the most interesting performance in the film—even if it sometimes feels a little over-the-top. The movie does a solid job exploring Frankenstein’s loneliness and the Bride’s confusion about what she is, and some of the creative storytelling choices kept things visually engaging.

Unfortunately, the story itself feels more like a collection of ideas than a focused plot. The Mary Shelley possession angle didn’t really work for me, and some of the side themes felt underdeveloped. In the end, it’s an interesting watch with strong performances, but the messy story makes it hard to fully connect with. I’m landing around 55%—worth streaming, but not a full-price theater ticket.

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