Entertainment Tonight!

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...or not?

The National Theatre (UK) has been sharing the wealth of their productions while we shelter in place. This week's offerings are the stage productions of Frankenstein.

Productions?

..and yeah, another MaryShelley'sFrankenstein'sMonster, but on a stage... Ummm, so?

How about Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller alternating the role of "The Doctor" and "The Monster"?

Oh, and some guy named Danny Boyle directing.

The reviews from 2011 are mixed, but I'll take that as the usual thing for something "not usual".

Oh, heck; judge for yourself with this interview with the actors and some stage footage.

Linkage:

Cumberbatch as The Creature.

Miller as The Creature.

This is a limited time offer (until May7); YMMV; "Objects in the mirror..."

The downloads are about 1.5 gig each if you are so inclined...

Comments

[moodsong]

I heard those were good.

[clevermanka]

Can confirm. I got to see both productions back to back (it was a long day) when they were broadcasting those via Fathom Productions a few years ago. The acting and production are both very good. I didn't like the inclusion of a rape scene (?!?) and really didn't see the point, but I've heard reasonable arguments why it was a valid artistic choice. shrug. On the whole, would recommend, and it is fascinating to see how Cumberbatch and Miller approach the different roles.