Bride of Frankenstein

Bride of Frankenstein is a 1935 movie of the horror genre, which was based on the concept of the monster asking for a partner in the second part of Mary Shelley’s famous novel “Frankenstein” that has spawned numerous debates and film adaptations. The novel “Frankenstein” was based on a revolutionary concept of creation of life by human efforts

The revolutionary novel was in fact influenced by many alchemical and scientific experiments that had been taking place during that time. Mary Shelley’s novel became an instant success and sparked a lot of debate and discussions on man’s taking over God’s work that is giving birth to new life. This was made into a film in 1931 called “Frankenstein’’, which became very successful commercially. Seeing its commercial success the creators of the film thought of a sequel to the successful venture. The film Bride Of Frankestein, continues the tale of Doctor Henry Frankenstein who had created the monster but now wants to lead a peaceful married life with his bride however the mad scientist who is also his mentor has other plans for him. Dr. Septimus as he is called, wants to include Frankenstein in his dastardly plans of taking control of God’s work by creating mini creatures that are almost like humans.
The monster who had been created by Dr Frankenstein and then abandoned by him in the previous film is portrayed as making friends with a violinist who cannot see. This kind old man helps the monster to learn to speak and communicate with others. Later on the monster accidentally meets the mad scientist and is persuaded by the man to scheme against his creator who had so unkindly abandoned him. Together they are able to kidnap Frankenstein’s bride and force him to create a mate for the monster too a task which he was vehemently against. However once another female monster is created she rejects the monster. At the end of the film the monster in his rage demolishes the lab lets his creator and his would be wife go. And then kills himself along with all the evil elements thus aiding in establishing peace in the world at large. This film was then followed by another of its kind “The son of Frankenstein” and thus proved to be a long running franchise for the creators. Director James Whale and writer John L. Balderston wanted to create a film that would surpass the past glory of the financially successful first venture “Frankenstein” which had been stylistically cruder version, which was made on a much lower budget. In Bride Of Frankestein, according to Trivia Doctor Frankenstein is seen mostly seated throughout the film. The reason was that his leg had been severely harmed in an accident during the shoot. The special effect employed still impresses the technicians of the present age. Wikipedia

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone

Harry Potter And The Sorcerer’s Stone begun the hugely successful franchise of the boy wizard created by J K Rowling. In 2001 the film was released to phenomenal commercial success that had been adapted from the book. Warner Bros bought the rights of the film version when they realized the potential of story, which had won the heart of millions of children and adults alike.

There are certain changes and deletions that have taken place in the film version making it more comprehensive. Harry Potter spends his days at home with his extended family where he is not treated well. Harry has to do all the housework and his cruel uncle and aunt do not celebrate his birthday. Harry has resigned himself to a life of humiliation when he suddenly realizes that his life has a different meaning then what he had known till now. This happens when a unknown stranger breaks open the door of their house on the night of Harry’s birthday and delivers a cake also informing him that he is no ordinary boy. In fact he is a wizard and has an invitation from Hogwarts the premier institute where people from the world over come to learn magic. And then a whole new world opens up to this 11 year old who now finds out about the secrets of his family one by one. After meeting another new recruit Ron Weasly and his family Harry finally enters and starts living his life at Hogwarts.
This does not seem to be as easy as it looks with professors like Snape always at his back and fellow students like Draco Malfoy who are mean to him. However with the help of friends like Ron and the intellectual Hermione Harry strives to solve each of his problems one by one. He gets to know that his parents were not killed in an accident but where murdered by the evil Lord Voldemort from the encounter Harry had miraculously escaped with a hurt mark on his forehead however rendering Lord Voldemort into a nearly death in life existence for which Voldemort now wants revenge. In the year 2001 Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone had become the second most commercially successful film to be made in Hollywood. J.K Rowling’s book about the kid wizard had captured the attention of the reading public young and old alike and had created a sensation like never before. Increasing book sales phenomenally throughout the world it was bound to spin off into a feature film venture in a matter of time. It was nominated for three Oscars and was the first film in the Harry Potter series with many others to follow. Wikipedia

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Children of Men

Children of Men had its worldwide release in the year 2007, and were considered as one of the most exciting and positive science-fiction movies of all times. Dealing with the concept of hope, faith and redemption of humanity from total destruction the film has a powerful story not seen in many science-fiction flicks

Adapted from P.D James novel the film chronicles the journey of the protagonist Theo played by Clive Owen in search of deliverance from suffering and annihilation. The backdrop of the film is the futuristic year 2027, when all humanity is due to be extinct by the next hundred years. There is no hope for survival since this scheme of things has increased the activities of terror and destruction. Mankind’s only hope is the ambitious Human Project that is working round the clock in order to save mankind from permanent destruction. In this topsy tervy world a ray of hope is introduced with the news that a pregnant West African refugee named Kee has surfaced. The film then goes on to portray how she is delivered into safe hands. The theme of infertility portrayed in the film is not explained very well. It may be considered to be a symbol of the rapid decline of mankind or can be taken as divine judgment on humankind. Theo Faron played by Clive Owen is the archetype of general mankind who is unsure about what would happen in the future and has not been treated well by life with his only son dying of a dangerous flu, and his being estranged from his only wife Julian played by Julianne Moore. However destiny makes them meet again and they are thrown together in order to deliver the pregnant mother Kee from the refugee camp of which Julian is in charge. The film ends with Julian and Theo killed however Kee safely delivered to Human Project ship rightfully called Tomorrow .
The film explores the consequences of a world that is bent on destruction and the loss of hope and faith. Children of Men was considered to be an extension of the director’s previous project Y tu mam’a tambie’n, which is also based on the theme of a journey that is undertaken by two young kids and a woman. The title Children of Men is also a reflection of the phrase from the Bible “Thou turnest man to destruction; and sayest, Return, ye children of men.” According to the director Alfonso Cuar’on he did not want to take overt Christian symbolism in the film but he wanted to be an underlying theme. The film gathered many awards in the sector of cinematography and camera work that had given it a new look and feel. Wikipedia

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