Gods and Monsters (1998)

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Directed by

Bill Condon

Starring (View all)

Ian McKellen
James Whale

Brendan Fraser
Clayton Boone

Lynn Redgrave
Hanna

Lolita Davidovich
Betty

David Dukes
David Lewis

Kevin J. O'Connor
Harry

Mark Kiely
Dwight

Jack Plotnick
Edmund Kay

Written by

Christopher Bram

Bill Condon
(screenplay)

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A very good movie

8 years, 10 months ago at May 25 13:31

johanlefourbe

Since I kept hearing some pretty good things about this flick, I was really eager to check this flick. Indeed, even though Ian McKellen is above all famous for his roles in the X-men and Lord of the rings franchises, he is actually much more than that and these movies only focus on his amazing charisma but don’t really display the depth of his acting range. This movie is a fine example. Indeed, ... read more

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5 years, 10 months ago at May 14 18:13

mazardeus

One of the most brilliant, shocking films I have ever seen. What an experience seeing all the film's content, as well as the crazily convincing performance by Sir Ian McKellen.

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Description: Based on Christopher Bram's novel FATHER OF FRANKENSTEIN, Bill Condon's semi-fictional 1998 sleeper stars Sir Ian McKellen in a fantastic performance as director James Whale (FRANKENSTEIN, BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN, SHOW BOAT). It is 1957, and Whale is living in semiseclusion in Southern California with his scrutinizing maid, Hannah (Lynn Redgrave). His health is failing, and he is able to do little but lounge around and contemplate his younger days--his many male loves, his days in WWI, and the film world that has forsaken him. When Whale first gazes upon his musclebound gardener, Clay (Brendan Fraser), however, it is the beginning ... (more)

Release date: 4 November 1998
UPC: 025192058424

Tags: Drama (15), Biography (8), 1998 (8), Gay (6), Hollywood (5), Homosexual (5), Love (4), Death (4), Biopic (4), Glbt (4), Based On Novel (4), Adaptation (3), Homosexuality (3), Frankenstein (3), Gardener (3), (3), Friendship (2), Suicide (2), Brain (2), Memory (2)

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" Date: 3/17/2019 Viewed: Tubi Re-Watch Note: I always love this movie because of the great performances of both Ian McKellan and Brendan Fraser. It's a very interesting story of James Whale before he died in 1957 and him dealing with a troubled past. Even if the movie is not 100% true to real life, it's still a great movie nevertheless. I highly recommend this movie."

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" DVD- 1hr. 45min. First Viewing Gods and Monsters is an infinitely entertaining movie about old Hollywood, and repression. It's a credit to Condon's direction and writing that the movie isn't a narrative and tonal mess, employing an assuredly delicate touch. The film often soars thanks to it's cast; Fraser gets the least to do, but is solid; Redgrave is commanding as the dedicated servant; McKellen gives the movie it's soul in what should've been an Oscar winning performance. "

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"Watched 01/01/2017 Rating 8.0/10 Format: DVD Sir Ian McKellen gives a phenomenal performance in this biography about the about the legendary Filmmaker James Whale that follows him in his later years when his health his failing. "