Do we learn how to be human? This is what Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein” explores; It is the result of his over 30-year-long pursuit to adapt Mary Shelley’s classic novel. The influence of her original story is baked into his filmography — from “Pan’s Labyrinth” to “The Shape of Water,” many of his films feature sympathetic, grotesque monsters with kind eyes who beg the audience to question what makes a monster and what feelings are human. This passion project is born of a deal del Toro signed with Netflix, which has resulted in his 2022 adaptation of “Pinocchio” as well as a limited horror series curated by the director. The streaming service gives him creative control, but his films only receive a limited theatrical release and are sent to streaming shortly after. The film’s $120 million budget is more than evident. The 150-minute runtime is packed with practical set dressing and prop work. Dan Laustsen’s cinematography, paired with the swaths of intricate costumes, special ef...