Snubbed of a Best Picture nomination, Gods and Monsters is at often times witty, dramatic, and sometimes down right hysterical. Brendan Fraser is McKellen's gardener, who slowly builds a friendship with the director, who was responsible for Frankenstein and Bride of Frankenstein. Looks as though Fraser is way past his days of playing popular roles about frozen cavemen. Lynn Redgrave sparkles as McKellen's long servant. She brightens up every scene.