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Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Ignites Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation

Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Ignites Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation

Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Ignites Venice with Record-Breaking Ovation Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated ‘Frankenstein’ made a powerful debut at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday night, receiving a rapturous 13-minute standing ovation – the longest of the festival so far. Stars Oscar Isaac, portraying the titular mad scientist, and Jacob Elordi, embodying his monstrous creation, were visibly moved to tears by the overwhelming applause. The emotional premiere saw del Toro, Isaac, and Elordi share multiple embraces on stage, with Elordi…

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Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere

Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere

Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Commands 15-Minute Ovation at Venice Premiere Oscar and Golden Lion laureate Guillermo Del Toro has once again captivated audiences at the Venice Film Festival, as his highly anticipated adaptation of ‘Frankenstein’ premiered to a thunderous 15-minute standing ovation this evening. The monster movie, a long-gestating project for Del Toro, played to an exceptionally enthusiastic crowd, signaling a potentially major contender on the festival circuit. Del Toro, no stranger to Lido success, previously won the festival’s prestigious…

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Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres at Venice, Critics Divided

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres at Venice, Critics Divided

Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Premieres at Venice, Critics Divided Guillermo del Toro’s highly anticipated adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, ‘Frankenstein,’ has officially launched at the Venice Film Festival, immediately sparking a wide range of critical reactions. The Netflix feature, a grand cinematic endeavor, sees Oscar Isaac in the role of Dr. Victor Frankenstein and Jacob Elordi as his iconic creation. Initial reviews from the Lido reveal a notably divided critical landscape. While many critics have praised del Toro’s distinctive…

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