I haven’t been truly sold on Elordi until now, but underneath the heavy prosthetics beams a battered nobility that’s unique in the many film iterations of this property.

In the end, why is such an overwhelming production an underwhelming experience?

What could have been the kind of bittersweet monster movie del Toro has excelled at instead feels shackled by its opulence, trudging through a two-and-a-half-hour run time to arrive at its expected conclusion.

I went in thinking I might be scared. I was left completely heartbroken. This isn't just a movie you watch; it's a profound, emotional experience that will stay with you.