Film Review: The Bride!
While more than aware that there have been many adaptations of the Frankenstein story, this one really excited me. Not just because Maggie Gyllenhaal was directing (although that was definitely a big part of it) but having the Bride speak and say what was on her mind was just thrilling. The trailer gave us all a taste of what was to come but it was nowhere near the complete story - you weren't shown the whole film in two minutes which is always a massive relief - it just the beginning of the crazy ride that the film is. For all that Jessie Buckley has shown us thus far, it has felt somewhat like seeing a Ferrari on streets with a speed limit. Impressive - but you could always get the feeling she has so much more to offer the world. Here, we see her at full speed - and it is glorious. No holds barred, utterly fearless and a frenetic performance that starts at full speed and goes from there. In every scene, Christian Bale matches her energy levels - his performance is to...