*The Bride!* Sparks Controversy
Maggie Gyllenhaal's *The Bride!* is facing walkouts and brutal reviews, labeled a "total collapse" due to perceived heavy-handed political messaging Inside The Bride!'s Total Collapse – Walkouts, Brutal Reviews, and Hollywood's Anti-Trump Backfire.
Some critics are calling *The Bride!* "heavy-handed" in its political messaging, particularly its feminist themes. Others find its "in-your-face politicking" to be a deliberate choice to provoke viewers. Maggie Gyllenhaal addressed concerns about sexual violence in the film, stating that some scenes were toned down after test screenings. One scene that caused concern was Frankenstein licking black vomit off the Bride's neck. Warner Bros. co-CEO Pamela Abdy defended the film's budget against claims of a gender double standard, arguing that a male director wouldn't face the same scrutiny. Gyllenhaal questioned if a man making the movie would have received the same response regarding the film's violence. Reviewers are divided, with some praising its boldness and artistry while others criticize its incoherence and scattered plot. Some critics have gone so far as to call it one of the worst movies they've ever seen. The film stars Christian Bale as Frankenstein's monster and Jessie Buckley as the Bride, set in 1930s Chicago. The plot involves Dr. Euphronius (Annette Bening) reanimating a murdered woman to be Frankenstein's companion.
