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December 6, 2013 11:22 pm  #181


Re: National Theatre "Live"- Frankenstein

SolarSystem wrote:

You are so right, Susi, the way he acted with his entire body... Benedict must be totally exhausted after such a performance. I mean, it's not just walking on stage, delivering your lines and giving an outstanding performance. It's so much more in this case. From head to toes, he really was the Creature...!
I was also quite amazed by the way in which they brought humour into the show. It probably goes back to the play, I know, what nevertheless.. the way in which Benedict delivered those slightly humorous lines was just... sometimes I was quite close to tears, it was that moving.

 
Seconding this.  There were times I couldn't help but lift brows a bit and stare, thinking 'wow, look at him emoting all that!!'.  And yes, of course, the deeper theme of the humanity of all of us it comes down to, just like from the novel.  Was so glad they put so much quality into every aspect of it!


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January 6, 2014 11:55 pm  #182


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About to see Ben playing the Creature in just over half an hour! It's freezing here in D.C. and I'm sick. He better be effing brilliant! ;)

 

January 7, 2014 4:11 am  #183


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Well, everyone can relax now. Turns out he was brilliant. The whole show was so cool, the music, the humor, all the performances. I feel so lucky to have been able to see it.

I've decided I need to see Benedict dance (other than that great candid YouTube vid of course). If I didn't know who he was I'd have sworn he was a trained modern dancer after seeing this performance. And I'm no longer confused about how or why he did the motion capture for Smaug. He. Is. A. Genius.

I read that this show had the most encore performances of any NTLive play. It's easy to see why. What a great idea this is, to let people everywhere be able to (affordably) experience the best live theater in the world!

I have tickets for Tom Hiddleston's Coriolanus next month. Let the parade of brilliance continue!

 

January 7, 2014 6:54 am  #184


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Me too.
Loved Frankie, can't wait to see Corrie!


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March 27, 2014 10:45 pm  #185


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I saw the version with Benedict as Frankenstein and Jonny Lee Miller as Creature and it was amazing. JLM's performance was beyond words and I'm curious if he performed Frankenstein equaly perfect. An of course I'd like to see Benedict as Creature, I wonder how his performance was (I'm sure he was brilliant). Thank you, National Theather Live and British Council! It's great I was able to see such awesome plays as Corionalus and Frankenstein, though I'm not living in the UK. 


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March 28, 2014 4:35 pm  #186


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I think JLM was not quite as convincing as Frankenstein, while IMO they were both equally superb as the Creature. In any case, both versions are a joy to watch.

 

May 21, 2014 6:00 am  #187


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I've finally got my mits on a way of seeing this.

I was blown away. Danny Boyles direction was exemplary, I loved the staging.

Benedict was the creature and OH MY GOD I was left completely stunned by it. The physicality of it, the jerky grace of his movements, the childlike wonder of discovery, coupled with the animalistic brutality of his anger and frustration. Despite what he did, I could not help but feel for the creature at all points. He was endearing, just desperate for a friend and some kind of acceptance. Tragic that the one who gave him life rejected him, the ultimate rejection.

I have access to the other version and will be watching tomorrow. I cannot wait!!

I should add I'm astounded either of them survived the run, it must have been so physically draining to play the creature. They must have ached from head to toe!!


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May 21, 2014 6:10 am  #188


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Yep, Benedict was knackered going back to Sherlock.


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May 21, 2014 6:14 am  #189


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So envious!!
I would love to see this and I'm kicking myself to have missed out.
Keep hoping for a screening near me, but I don't know how likely that is.


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May 21, 2014 6:15 am  #190


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In a couple of years, maybe they'll re show them.


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May 21, 2014 6:34 am  #191


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I also would watch it again if I have the chance to. I was immensely impressed by Benedict's performance. Everything that you mentioned, clare ... he did a brilliant convincing job in this play.
As a whole I was fascinated of that staging.


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May 25, 2014 9:40 pm  #192


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Info for everybody in Nothern Germany: The Savoy cinema in Hamburg will show Frankenstein with Benedict as creature on the 7th July  . Tickets are still available. I bought mine last week, finally able to see Ben as creature (I have only seen the other version yet)  .


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May 25, 2014 9:50 pm  #193


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Oh, have a great time then!
Apparently there also is a screening in Munich, but right now those seem to be the only encore screenings in Germany.


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May 25, 2014 11:51 pm  #194


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I'm so envious, I'd love to see the version with Benedict as Creature! But I'm happy to hear the play is still shown, it gives me hope  
Hm, actually Hamburg is only like eight hours away... 


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May 26, 2014 4:09 pm  #195


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Marta wrote:

I'm so envious, I'd love to see the version with Benedict as Creature! But I'm happy to hear the play is still shown, it gives me hope  
Hm, actually Hamburg is only like eight hours away... 

I still hope that Frankenstein will be again in the cinemas in my country. I can't forgive myself that I missed it when it was shown for the first time T.T

So, Marta, coming to Hamburg together?
 


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May 26, 2014 6:52 pm  #196


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SolarSystem wrote:

Apparently there also is a screening in Munich, but right now those seem to be the only encore screenings in Germany.

IN MUNICH?? WHEN AND WHERE??  (Imagine I said that without shouting.)
I asked Google but didn´t find anything..

 

May 26, 2014 6:57 pm  #197


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You lucky Germans! Enjoy it!


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May 26, 2014 7:03 pm  #198


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Found it! 

Edit: Bought two tickets. Will go and see Frankenstein next month. Yaayyy!  

Edit2: Thank you for the notice Solar!

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May 26, 2014 7:22 pm  #199


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I'm sure you'll have an amazing evening! Do you know which version it will be?


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May 26, 2014 7:24 pm  #200


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Thanks, Solar!

Benedict Cumberbatch as Creature..

 

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