Yamile Simmons

An Emotionally Powerful Story. Del Toro stays true to the thematic essence of Shelley's original tale: loneliness, creation, and an undying quest for identity, but he gives it a futuristic twist that's breathtaking. The story is set in a near-apocalyptic future, where humanity faces its own ethical dilemmas with artificial life and genetic manipulation. Every twist and turn in the story pulls you deeper into the emotional struggles of both the creator and his creation. The tragic vulnerability of the monster is treated with immense depth, making us empathize with him on a deeply human level.