Saw The Bride! today. It's a Christian Bale big screen release after 4 years. So I had no intention to write any review of the film because you know I am going to love it😉
But after watching The Bride! One thought is not getting out of my mind. For past few days I have been reading reviews of the film by critics and all of them are calling it a 'big swing' by director Maggie Gyllenhaal, some called it a 'hit', many called it a 'miss'. I went a little skeptical because simply 'Whats the need for this 10000th Frankenstein adaptation?'. Oh God, If there's a Frankenstein movie needed in 2026 then surely it has to be 'The Bride' . After watching 'The Bride!' I am fully convinced misogyny is on full swing in film twitter/critics circle dominated by the so called progressive western society. I understand this movie is not for everyone (No movie ever was) and critisicm is normal. However, there is an undeniable undercurrent of hate from a major part of critics or film media. Even calling it 'worst film of the year' and advertising massive walk out during screenings and questioning the studio's decision to fund it. And all I get, the hate is due to the female director's 'on the face feminism' and not for the crafts on display.
You may or may not love The Bride! but you can't be bored for sure. If some individuals felt discomfort on watching violence and injustice on women then that's their problem not Maggie Gyllenhaal’s. Because she did say what she wanted to say with amazing craftsmanship on display. Performances, music, cinematography, make- up production design all are top notch. Editing is bit loose I think. Its entertaining as hell. So go see The Bride! and decide it for yourself. Don't pay attention to some loosers' opinion on social media. And if you are fan of Christian Bale you will get to see him like never before.
