Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein arrived, but it arrived with disappointing reviews. Although they are not at all terrible, it’s just the fact that the movie pales in comparison to some of the other del Toro works, which have received better ratings overall.
Being an adaptation of the Mary Shelley novel, Frankenstein stars Jacob Elordi as The Creature with Oscar Isaac as Dr. Frankenstein. However, ahead of the film’s release, critics gave the film a rating of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Although it’s not a bad rating at all, however, it is because Guillermo del Toro has set such a high standard that Frankenstein‘s Rotten Tomatoes score is actually surprising.
Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein is Not the Director’s Finest Work
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However, with the early reviews giving the film a total of 81% on Rotten Tomatoes, it seems that there might be one or two things wrong with the Guillermo del Toro movie.
His other flicks have found much fame and renown (and even a higher score on RT). In fact, here’s a list of all the Guillermo del Toro movies that scored higher than Frankenstein, at the moment (via Rotten Tomatoes).
What Critics Have to Say About Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein
The film has received mostly positive reviews, but there have been some complaints from critics who have deemed the film somewhat hollow and lacking that iconic del Toro depth.
The reviews mention that the first half of the film maintains the integrity and a gripping narrative, while the second half feels somewhat muted. Other critics on RT have pointed out that the pacing of the film feels uneven at times, making it harder to focus.
Although the ratings have been good, they are not del Toro-level good, and one thing seems to be quite clear in the case of Frankenstein: that it is not Guillermo del Toro’s finest work.
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Frankenstein will release in theaters on October 17, 2025, before moving on to Netflix from November 7, 2025 (USA).
