Product: Gods and Monsters (1998)
Rating: 5.0
Excellent!
I watched this movie in 1998 with my wife just for killing some time because at that day we were at the mall just hanging around. What a wonderful surprise!! A very touching movie by director Bill Condon whose Sister, Sister I had seen several years ago. I don't know why Sir Ian McKellen didn't win the Academy Award (I think Roberto Begnini won that year). This is probably his best interpretation EVER, so subtly, portraying a very solitary old man, director James Whale, overwhelmed by his own demons. Incredibly, Brendan Fraser (a comedian) is very good portraying the young and handsome gardener the subject of Whales affection. In my humble opinion he deserved being nominated for Best Supporting Actor. The other surprise is Lynn Redgrave as Whales' maid. She's just fantastic. The soundtrack (especially the last track "Friend?") is also very moving and at times so relaxing.Forget about Dream girls this is Bill Condon at his best. A must see!