National Theatre Live: Frankenstein

2011
2h 10min

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Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch in National Theatre Live: Frankenstein (2011)

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Ajouter une intrigue dans votre langueChildlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, th... Tout lireChildlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the Creature determines to track down his creator.Childlike in his innocence but grotesque in form, Frankenstein's bewildered creature is cast out into a hostile universe by his horror-struck maker. Meeting with cruelty wherever he goes, the Creature determines to track down his creator.

Réalisation
- Danny Boyle
- Tim Van Someren
Scénario
- Nick Dear
- Mary Shelley
Casting principal

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8,5/10

4,5 k

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Réalisation
- Danny Boyle
- Tim Van Someren
Scénario
- Nick Dear
- Mary Shelley
Casting principal

Voir les informations de production sur IMDbPro

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fullmoon7461-908-439866

truly amazing

First of all the experience of "almost" being there was really unique... the sound in the cinema was up nice and loud so you really FELT the sound like you would in the theatre.... and what a brilliant way for thousands of people to enjoy the performances of the National Theatre....

Okay so now on to the play itself... WOW!!! The set design and staging were wonderful, innovative, with minimalist hints of all the locales... Danny Boyle's direction was inspired and energetic...but the ACTING, well really something to behold...

The premise here is an actor's dream.. the actors switch nightly in playing the roles of Victor and the Creature. This is truly inspired, especially since the characters are each a side of the other. Before the performance there was a short behind-the-scenes film, and Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch talked about how they approached the roles... but seeing is believing.. The performance I saw was with Cumberbatch at the Creature and Miller as Victor Frankenstein.. both were very good, but the show belongs to the Creature... and Cumberbatch was INCREDIBLE! the sheer physical demands of the performance had me tired just watching!! The play really focuses on the Creature's growth from stumbling, grunting "thing" to a fully-formed thinking being. "Frankenstein" is one of my favorite novels and I think I have seen just about every film adaptation, and at least one other stage version. Highly recommended!!!

10kirstycallaly

Absolutely phenomenal

I just saw National Theatre Live premiere on YouTube. Johnny Lee Millar as Victor Frankenstein and Benedict Cumberbatch as The Creature and they were outstanding. The whole cast were flawless and the performances were spellbinding. There was humour and sadness from all the cast. Bravo. 10/10

10optimistaadri

Jonny Lee Miller gave me 1 month of catharsis

I have always been a big fan of Frankenstein. Jonny Lee Miller was fantastic. I was sick and in constant pain, I had problems in my personal life, but he gave me a month of catharsis. It was a joy despite the pain. He was a wonderful creature. I have felt loneliness, anger, despair, ostracism, hope. Since I've seen the show with him, I haven't watched any other adaptations. It feels absolutely perfect. I thank for him.

(Unfortunately my English is not good. I use Deepl translator.)

10margotmaesmm

Intense, must-see work of art

An intense, must-see thrilling performance from both Cumberbatch and Miller. The dialogues filled with static chemistry, a beautiful and perfect mix between beauty and horror, a destabilized yet animated stage that shows all facets of life and death. A hypnotizing and cutting-edge play, a real work of art that is absolutely not to be missed.

8Warren_Scott-55087

WHO'S REALLY THE MONSTER HERE?

A VERY INTERESTING LOOK FROM DANNY BOYLE'S EYES OF THE TORTURED, MISUNDERSTOOD, " MONSTER". BRAVO!

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Anecdotes
Danny Boyle asked Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller to shave their heads in order portray the Monster (both actors switched between Frankenstein and his Monster with every show). Cumberbatch couldn't agree to it, as he was committed to Cheval de guerre (2011) and couldn't shave his hair. Miller on the other hand did agree, and therefore needed a wig when it was his turn to play Frankenstein.

Citations
The Creature: I should be Adam. God was proud of Adam. But Satan's the one I sympathise with. For I was cast out, like Satan, though I did no wrong. And when I see others content, I feel the bile rise in my throat, and it tastes like Satan's bile!

Versions alternatives
Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternated playing the roles of Victor Frankenstein and the creature on stage, so a performance of each version was filmed. When the play was screened in cinemas, screenings alternated between versions. When the play was made available on YouTube via National Theatre At Home in 2020, the performance with Benedict Cumberbatch as the creature was released on April 30th, followed by the performance with Jonny Lee Miller as the creature on May 1st.