Lisa Frankenstein - Review

[@lllSASlll]

It's been so long since we've gotten such an iconic camp film, this was an instant love for me I'm still stunned by how creative and bold every aspect of this movie was. The dream sequence!?! Are you kidding that was gorgeous! They don't make them like this anymore but man, I hope they start making movies made with love like this again!

[@henie4]

Liza Soberano (Taffy) stole almost every scene she's in. What a well-written charming character.

[@BlueBoboDoo100]

The standout to me was absolutely Liza Soberano as Taffy. She killed it in every scene and hit the notes of heartfelt and funny perfectly.

[@homey4523]

I agree 100%

[@purpurr707]

Liza embodies the talent that you get when you free these actors from the weird celebrity system of our home country. Lea Salonga proved it and Liza just reminds us of it.

[@daijishinomori9161]

Not to mention the quality and type of shows that PH produces, our actors' potential are held back. Have you seen the series, Almost Paradise? It's produced by Dean Devlin and is entirely shot in Cebu with mostly a Pinoy cast who mostly came from the ABS-CBN lot. The acting vets were pretty consistent in their performance, but with the younger actors, especially Shaina Magdayao in her guest episode, there's a huge difference in their acting.

[@lightbop]

It was so much fun!! The visuals were fantastic and there were such great artistic sequences! Liza Soberano as Taffy and Carla Gugino as Janet were the stand out performances for me!

[@moviebuff64]

This move give me a really strong Betelgeuse or Edward Scissor Hands vibe mixed with Heathers.

[@verlinswarey507]

Just from watching this review,I thought the ‘Frankenstein’ guy looked like Johnny Dep.

[@One.Zero.One101]

Yeah it looks like a Tim Burton film. That really got me interested.

[@nerddoctors]

That is a good description!

[@mithramusic5909]

​@@greggibson33that's a pretty big leap from one character that's a clear homage. Actually from the review, it sounds like this goes in far more interesting directions than Tim Burton movies in substance, and the substance is where originally is all-important

[@Grimscribe732]

@@verlinswarey507 Yeah, in some shots he looked straight up like a young Sweeney Todd.

[@stephaniecasey9100]

Your review actually has me excited for this movie. "More like Heathers than Twilight" is right up my alley. I'm a gen X who was obsessed with Heathers and really like dark comedies.

[@FrenchCelt]

This movie looks right up my alley. I'm one of those who immediately got what Jennifer's Body was doing and thoroughly enjoyed it, and was similarly enthralled by Heathers back when it came out. I have always loved dark humor.

[@shotbyrot]

It's a great movie!!!

[@brannondunlap3408]

This film surprised the hell out of me. The trailer intrigued me and I'm a fan of Diablo Cody's screenplays so I gave it a shot. I so glad that you had 3 categories Dan.. because I definitely felt this was sooo for me. The tone, the vibe, the humor and the entire cast impressed me across the board. I'm spreading the word because this film deserves to be seen and experienced.

[@SydneyPayne87]

You had me at Heathers. Loved that movie and I’ve loved Diablo Cody movies since Juno. I didn’t realize she had written another movie so I’m definitely interested in this one

[@speagle318]

I came out of this movie last night feeling like I'd been the one struck by lightning! Totally in the third camp where this movie feels like it was meant for me :) Absolutely adding it to my Top 10 of all time! There's just something about it! Great review!

[@notefish328]

I’m in that third camp. My wife and I saw it because of your review, Dan, and my wife and I were howling with laughter the whole time. To me, the mixture of crisp and often subtle dialogue with its gothic tone heavily reminded me of my all-time favorite TV show, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Joss Whedon could write a script that just crackles as you watch it being performed and I got that same vibe from Lisa Frankenstein. Keep up your good work, Dan; I would have passed on this one otherwise.

[@EvolvementEras]

You said “Heather’s” and immediately bought a ticket! I grew up with heathers and I’m so excited now!!

[@kiddlorenz7582]

I've been waiting for a spooky campy movie to get a revival in so long and its finally here!!! I'm seeing this tonight and based on your review I'm probably gonna be in one of 5% bullseye people. I'm legit excited to see this now!!!

[@countgeekula9143]

This looks right up my street. Love Jennifer's Body and everything Diablo Cody has written so far. Give me dark and weird anytime over plain and safe.

[@CrystalClevelandYT]

LOVED this movie! It’s so quirky and fun.

[@nerddoctors]

You will enjoy it then! It has some very unique visuals

[@kp153]

I was shocked at how empty my theater was. But, I enjoyed it!

[@tankdesign1]

I loved this movie so much and Cole sprouse deserves an award for the physical comedy he delivers

[@SwellHaddad]

I am in that 5-10%. I loved it. Your analysis is spot on!

[@shotbyrot]

I loved it!! Pacing was so good!!!

[@cameoe805]

I am also people. I've seen it twice already.

[@lalalalala2958]

I'm definetly in the third group you mentioned. I loved it so much that I'm going to see it again this weekend. I'm also the girl who was obsessed with Heathers as a teen though so I am absolutely the target audience for this sort of humor and story telling.

[@saintjao14]

We watched it and love it! It is a different movie, funny and horror at the same time. The casting is excellent, and the music is so lovely. Promising Hollywood actress Liza Soberano.

[@TwinRiver100]

I was definitely interested in this movie due to the 80s aesthetic, weirdness and Zelda Williams directing. I've never seen her shorts and music videos. So I'm curious to see how this plays out. Also i think the Heathers vibes comes through via some of the trailers or teasers i saw for this movie. I'm kind of curious which of the categories I'll fall in for this movie.

[@JB-nj2wr]

Love this review, I’m looking forward to this film. I love Cole, Kathryn and liza

[@nerddoctors]

We hope you like it! The soundtrack is very good and plays with the movie nicely

[@jimbertjesusdacutanan4975]

Whos liza😍

[@Cozycultcreations]

@@jimbertjesusdacutanan4975the girl that plays Taffy.

[@nightcoffees]

I was thinking about going to see it but you've sold me on it Dan. I'm going to go see it for sure

[@MsMSB2012]

You convinced me to check it out.

[@Natg6]

It was amazing! It was the surprise screening at AMC on Monday and I had so much fun

[@nerddoctors]

We hope you like it! The soundtrack is very good and plays with the movie nicely

[@davedujour1]

The second you said "Heathers" you had me. I guess I'm heading to the movies soon.

[@dontgivetwothwips3615]

Thanks for explaining the title of the movie because i didn’t think of Lisa Frank at all, though I’m in the same age bracket as you and am very familiar with the stickers, of which i had many. This movie has peeked my interest, though I’m not a fan of the main actress as I think she’s pretty bad in what I’ve seen her in before.

[@ShereletteANAtambalong]

Liza SOBERANO as Taffy here is pretty and hilariously good. She is a star in the rising.

[@AngelRamonaHatfield]

I got to see it in Monday and loved it!

[@EPICFLOWS]

Good review, I rather this movie than one that's safe and sound inclusive like most movies these days 🎉

[@Tiffanie0315]

“The important thing to remember is whether or not this movie is good, FIRE BAD.” Ha ha. Excellent intro Dan.

[@ivanjerganoff280]

Frankenstein reference bruh.

[@interghost]

It just feels like a lost time in movie making, back in the early 90s people used to make off the wall, crazy, fun, nonsensicle, movies that is just a good story and idea. Its not going for a huge cast, huge budget, crap story... SAFE movie. I really enojyed it, and didnt think I would.

[@DarthHomercles]

I already have my tickets, but Dan really hyped me for this movie. Everything he said people might not like about it sounds like music to my ears!

[@mav1701]

I managed to see it as the Cinemark Secret Movie on Monday. Weird movie, but I loved it. I agree that I think it's going to hit really hard with some people.

[@motherplayer]

I'm very happy to see on her film debut and working with such a team, Zelda Williams has been able to put together something that confidently goes into it's weirdness and regardless of how it's gonna be perceived in time, this is going to be a fine start. Pleased to know this is gonna play up to more weird and dark rather than just being a plain jane romance with some ick like I found "Warm Bodies" to be.

[@TwinRiver100]

3:23 THAT'S COLE SPROUSE?! woah, i dont think i recognized him at all in the trailers.

[@Ravenpicks]

Me too. Glad he is doing something different.

[@nerddoctors]

You wont recognize him much in the movie either

[@annas9720]

Right?!? he’s so good

[@Tazman55x]

I’ve seen more YT video ads for this movie in the last week than any other ad.

[@DanMurrellMovies]

Sounds like the marketing department is doing their job!

[@Tiara_Princess7]

same and on instagram

[@nerddoctors]

They are doing a good job then

[@cinemasenses]

I watched it via Peacock. Not bad, got better as it moved along, pretty stylish, some decent chuckles.

[@sgtjoe2008]

i watched this movie on VHS and deserve more rewinds

[@ItsJustJess269]

Yes I'm going today I got my tickets❤

[@katielomax2364]

Popping in to say thanks for the heads up on how weird the movie was going to be! It's what encouraged me to invite my friends and we had a BLAST seeing it. The theater wasn't super packed (late Thurs showing) but the whole place was laughing, groaning, making grossed out retching noises, and awwwing together. Can't remember the last time I was part of such an engaged crowd!

[@Cozycultcreations]

Loved the trailer, loved the movie even more! I love that both Zelda and Diablo saw the vision for this film. They bring strong women forward in their work and are just creative geniuses. Not everyone will get the references, even the sweet Liza had to be told many of them simply because she’s young and immigrated here. Both me and my husband just adored this film. Would 100% go see it again. I do believe it will be a classic one day. LOVED all the nostalgic references too. Lisa Frank, Taffy’s license plate, hair crimpers, the fashion, just so much!! Even Janet answering the door to the solicitor and complaining about the knife company that came before him, lol.

[@fire2box]

Saw it last night and Lisa's bedroom has such a cool set design. For this being Zelda Williams first feature film I'm really hopeful to see her continue to direct. I saw it at the first showing Thursday but wasn't expecting as much drama due to the comedic trailers. I honestly clapped when the undead guy scores his first kill because it was just deserved not really but damn that character was an truly awful human.

[@dumpvideo]

I saw this early through amc screen Unseen and I loved it. Burtonesque dark humor. Zelda Williams is a great director. The cast is perfect.

[@KnowYourMarvelNews]

Saw this movie a few days ago with my gf and we both thoroughly enjoyed it. I no longer watch trailers unless it’s a big IP like Star Wars or Marvel as to go in with no expectations, but being familiar with Diablo Cody’s work had me expecting a subversion at some point. My gf did watch a trailer and assumed it’d be like Warm Bodies. But the execution of the turn was just so expertly handled, from the writing, direction, and performances, that I found myself just smiling through most of the film. And my gf, who hasn’t been a huge fan of most the screenings I bring her to, really loved it. I hope it finds the right audience, but can definitely see this becoming a cult classic like Jennifer’s Body

[@dafunkk12]

I was also pleased with the off-kilter story that went beyond what was hinted at in the very romance-centric trailer. Really felt like a genuine successor to the more whimsical side of Burton. While it did turn out to be a touch more colorful than my expectation, I am a teensy bit disappointed it doesn’t veer far enough into the neon surrealism of Lisa Frank art, instead staying comfortably mall-goth-in-80s-world territory. I enjoyed Gugino’s “wicked stepmother,” and I thought we were going to get a more “Cinderella” type story, but I’m not sure whether or not I prefer how it played out after placing that piece on the table. Agreed that Liza/Taffy’s loving stepsister characterization was a welcome twist from convention. Definitely will be a cult classic.

[@TheSiemek]

I need to go see it in my cinema. It’s really rare occurrence to have a movie made by my two favorite game series :)

[@francescasoberano]

I saw an advance screening. I love how weird and quirky this movie is! Didn’t know what to expect and didn’t expect the things that happened and thought it was great. I like that it’s over the top and doesn’t take itself so seriously. Not a genre I typically watch but I had so much fun! My 70 year old parents thought it was hilarious too. Taking a friend to watch for Galantine’s on Saturday.

[@randalldorman2645]

What hoot this was! I went to see it tonight with my daughter and 16 year old granddaughter. We thoroughly enjoyed it! 😂❤

[@lechongkawaii3855]

i loved your Jennifer Coolidge impression on 0:07

[@juanwhoknocks]

I really liked this. I didn't think it was perfect (the ending meandered a bit and I wanted the Monster to develop more and be involved in the story more). Hard not to fall in love with the tone and vibrant energy. It grows on me more every day

[@dustinabraham]

I was not at all planning on seeing this until I watched this review.

[@retro8919]

I really enjoy it. Can definitely see revisiting it in a few years.

[@JROTCBALL]

Watching it tomorrow!

[@shotbyrot]

I'm in that 5-10% I loved it!!!!! One of my favorites I've ever seen

[@abeschreier]

I LOVED THIS MOVIE. Wifey and I went to see this on Valentines Day weekend

[@vanoscartabaloc]

4th group? Filipino fans of Liza Soberano? Im going to watch it for her, tbh. And Im very happy that a lot of youtube reviewers and commentators love her performance.

[@fuzzyizmit]

I was curious but now I think I am going to go see this one. "Weird" is right up my alley!

[@trinaq]

This movie will almost certainly become a cult classic, much like Diablo Cody's own "Jennifer's Body." Kathryn Newton and Cole Sprouse were fun to watch, especially since Sprouse had no spoken dialogue, and Liza Soberano was great as Lisa's kindly cheerleader stepsister.

[@juliescott4473]

Jennifer's Body has a mighty cult following in the spooky gal circles and I think the Lisa Frankenstein marketing team knows its audience because they did tie ins with one of the horror themed coffee shops in LA and had some horror girlie influencers at premiers. So far they seem delighted and are really hyping the film. Definitely has been on my radar for awhile.

[@FreedomKat]

The Grapenuts crunch scene had me rolling lol

[@MelLovesMoviesAndBooks]

I will watch when it’s streaming 👍🏽

[@staceyls991]

I adored everything about this movie! I loved it SO much that I want to see it again in theaters 💕

[@michaelmcchesney6645]

I saw Lisa Frankenstein over the weekend and really liked it. There were definitely parts of this movie that surprised me (in a good way). I was a teenager in the 1980s and really loved the many 80s references sprinkled throughout the film. I think my favorite joke in the movie was Lisa's description of a character from Days of Our Lives. I laughed harder at other parts, but there was something about that joke that had me thinking about it days later and smiling. It's a shame the movie hasn't done better with either the Tomatometer (51% positive) or earned more money at the box office. Hopefully, the producers and director kept the budget reasonable enough that when home rentals and purchases are added up the film will be profitable. I really want Diablo Cody to keep writing screenplays.

[@garrettcarter5622]

The best thing to happen to Diablo Cody was her CW PowerPuff Girls pilot not getting picked up.

[@FilmsWithJaz]

Yeah, this is a bit of me. Can’t wait to see it; it’s coming out in a few months here in the UK

[@TylerG13]

I loved it, I thought the chemistry between everyone was so good. Liza and Kathryn went together like peanut butter and jelly. I actually disagree with Dan too, because this was everything I expected and wanted it to be.

[@carveylover]

The trailer I think for once conveyed what to expect. It's a dark comedy with a bit of a horror edge. I think this might be the return of Diablo Cody from back in the early 2000s, ala Jennifer's Body.

[@lynettec66]

I watched your excellent review and then saw Lisa Frankenstein tonight. I loved this movie! It was a bullseye for me. I tend to like movies other people consider odd. I’d recommend giving this movie a chance.

[@danielakorneck8385]

The chemistry between Kathryn and Cole is fantastic. But for me Cole is clearly the star of the film, without saying so much, just his physicality is just beautiful to watch.🥰 Zelda Williams' memory of her father in the last scene when Cole wears rainbow braces is also simply wonderful - a reminiscence of Robin's role in Mork & Mindy.😍

[@Beardaniels]

Thanks Dan! i think i might be in that 5%, wouldnt have seen this movie if i didnt watch your review.

[@fionadrennan314]

Zelda Williams said she loved the lighting in 80s slasher/ horror movies…you would see a aqua color. Especially in the night scenes from like American werewolf in London. Which she was inspired by and she also used red colors. And ofcourse tim burton was another inspiration. I think she absolutely captured that look and feel of 80s slasher movies. It reminds me of heathers/ my boyfriends back/ scissorhands. I hope that we start seeing more movies like this. Rom/ com-dark comedies ect. “Movies nowadays have a message or are trying to be too politically correct and it ruins it before it even comes out. Movies should just be “entertainment” im seeing this tomorrow and I can’t wait. It’s been a long time since I was excited to see a movie.

[@pauvall1218]

yes Edwards Scissorhands , Beetle juice

[@jughjau777]

Liza Soberano is a Filipina actress and this is her hollywood debut. Good for her and for our country😊

[@wahtusy3519]

Cringe mo. Magtigil. Isa na namng over proud pinoy spotted

[@queendsheena1]

I'm waiting for this movie to come to Jamaica. Looking forward to it.

[@jwkill21]

Me and one other stranger in the whole theater.. but we were both laughing

[@instantromy]

I was already gonna watch this. I just wanted your take.

[@TheClockchan]

I think I’m ready to love this movie. Thank you Dan!!

[@luke_1234]

Dan could you please do a video on where you’d like to see the RoboCop franchise go?

[@Angmillie7]

Liza S is so ready for hollywood❤🎉

[@toyosibee.mp3]

Cole Sprouse and Liza Soberano were the STARS of this film! I wasn't as into Newton's performance throughout (it felt like they wanted Maragert Qualley originally), but I can appreciate the moments when the tone + her acting sync up. All around fun time! I think I'd like it more on a second watch :3

[@bl3343]

Spoilers: I liked this movie, but I didn't love it which makes me sad. I think one of my problems was Lisa herself. Throughout the movie she'll have these moods swings like one minute she's empathetic, the next she's emotionally dead. One minute she's nerdy or sexy, the next minute she's vicious. It felt like the movie was leading to a reveal that all of this was in her head or that she killed her birth mom like The Voices or Joker, but then it doesn't go anywhere. I think there's a difference between subverting expectations, and just having your character act different just, because the script says so. That being said I love the aesthetic and tone of the movie, I just wish Lisa felt more like a person than a charactature.

[@waywardmind]

Given what you're saying, Dan, I hope this film doesn't suffer from the marketing woes that Jennifer's Body did, where the marketing was totally mistargeted. This film looks like a lot of fun. Heathers meets Edward Scissorhands.

[@SJCMARK]

I really wanna see this.

[@christophergarrett7082]

I enjoyed this movie alot. It's super campy and alot of fun. The kills are enjoyable. I like how it unafraid to be weird.

[@saraholson5946]

I really, really need the studios to stop putting out bait and switch trailers. Market the film that was made. Stop trying to trick people into seeing genre movies. It doesn't work for musicals. It doesn't work for horror movies. People need to know what they are signing up for. There is an audience. It just won't be as general. That needs to be okay. Not every movie will appeal to all people.

[@Nerd1090]

Damn I wasn't really sold on this and I i didn't know anything about it but the snippet with the stepsister actually made me laugh

[@musicmashups]

I was very mixed on this movie. The plot is such a mess: so many things don't make sense and it feels like the story is working backwards many times. It also feels like a worse version of Jennifer's Body, and I wasn't a huge fan of that film either, but most of what that film did worked better than this. That being said,.I really enjoyed the.performances (hopefully this proves Kathryn Newton as a capable lead) and the craft, and how bold and unique it is. And there's a certain magnetism to Diablo Cody movies where, even if you don't enjoy them, you feel compelled to see them to their end.

[@nataliadelmoral]

Trailer was definitely misleading, I thought it was going for the “teen drama” vibe, and got ignored. Feeling sick and watching to much streaming, and this beauty impressed a lot. Definitely “Heathers” vibe.

[@lawnjart16]

After watching the trailer, this just didn't seem like it would be for me. Now, thanks to Dan's review, I am actually tempted to go see it this weekend. I don't think I will fall into the third group he was talking about, but I think it might be at least interesting and unexpected.

[@andrewpeterson8573]

This sounds like a black comedy movie that I could get some enjoyment out of! Not typically a huge fan of the genre, but this review has piqued my interest!

[@michellelee7230]

Just saw it with a friend and the trailers are misleading, the movie plot kept twisting in the opposite way we expected for the most part. It was strange but also good. We liked it and want to watch it again.

[@egoborder3203]

sounds fun and morbid in the right ways. I'm about 50/50 with Diablo Cody but I'll take a chance on this

[@NoCountryforBadMovies]

I saw this instead of the Superbowl and I feel I made the right choice

[@HariOmRadhaKrishna]

There was a Family Guy episode wherin Stewie forces the Dog to say: "something nice about Diablo Cody"

[@animami-8]

I loved it! All the actors got it right. If you’re not a fan of Heathers-esque films you may find it odd, but it’s a fun, cute watch.

[@nerddoctors]

This was a good movie for her debut. It had a unique visuals and a good twist on a classic story!

[@vojislavmedic]

It was really fun. And it felt like it was written for Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter when they were young. They even had Newton's hair like Helena's and Sprouse's sideburns and dark around the eyes to resemble Depp 😅 Much better time watching this than Argylle

[@JB-nj2wr]

You’re not wrong.

[@vojislavmedic]

@@JB-nj2wr and I'm not saying it as a flaw of the movie, I loved that vibe

[@maryjanefabello2434]

LIZA SOBERANO ❤🇵🇭

[@artofstu42]

Glad you enjoyed it, Dan. I was also pleasantly surprised by this movie, and I think it'll become a cult classic eventually.

[@scooterjones303]

I didn't have any expectations. Literally didn't even know what I was watching cause Cinemark marketed it as a "secret movie series". Was tricked into watching it lol.

[@ciandryl]

I felt so bad for taffy, she needs a hug