"The Bride! - written and directed by hunk du jour Jake Gyllenhaal's sister - is yet another Frankenstein adaptation, inspired by both Mary Shelley's novel and 1935's Bride of Frankenstein. Set in 1930s Chicago, the film follows Ida a.k.a. "The Bride" (Jessie Buckley) who's brought back to life after a horrible accident by Dr. Euphronius (Annette Bening) in hopes of finding a companion for her other monster Frank, portrayed by Christian Bale."
"Although The Bride! had a hefty $90 million budget, it's expected to make a measly $10 million over the weekend, pointing to "a major financial disappointment" for Warner Bros., according to Variety. And based on anecdotal evidence from Twitter X, some theaters are already canceling their showtimes in favor of other films like Scream 7."
The Bride!, a gothic romance film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal, is receiving negative reviews following its theatrical release. The film, a Frankenstein adaptation set in 1930s Chicago, stars Jessie Buckley as Ida and Christian Bale as Frank, with Annette Bening as Dr. Euphronius. The story follows two undead creatures brought together by a scientist who wreak havoc on the city while dancing in neon bars. Critics have given it a 59% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with social media reactions equally harsh. Despite a substantial $90 million budget, the film is projected to earn only $10 million during its opening weekend, representing a major financial disappointment for Warner Bros. Some theaters are reportedly canceling showtimes in favor of competing films.
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