4 out of 5 stars.
Adult Stuff-
After 10- The Spierig brothers paint an interesting picture of Vampires who seem to have reverted to what they once were evolving above. Great imagery, I'm in let's go!!
After 40- Wow, interesting flick, good visuals and actors. I wanna see where this goes!!
By The End- A different type of vampire and flick. Not the worst adaptation I've seen, but not my favorite.
I am a vampire fan from way back!! I have seen a great many variations, mutations, and alterations to one of the most noble, powerful and truly ageless monsters of all time. This movie asks a couple interesting "what if"s, and comes up with some creative answers. I personally do not agree with the Spierig brothers answers, I would have answered the "what if"s differently, and I have my reasons for that.
After Checking IMDB- I found out about this movie while looking up the Spierig brothers after writing the review on their movie "Predestination". I enjoyed the look and feel of that movie, but not the story so much. In doing the research I wanted to check out their other work. Which brings me to this flick. This movie is beautiful. The blood and effects, wicked! The dialogue, locations, and acting, were great. It doesn't hurt I am a Willem DaFoe fan since "The Boondock Saints". I am not known to shy away from an Ethan Hawke film, and who doesn't love to hate Sam Neill in an evil role?
This movie has a slightly different take on the vampire, but no worse than any other vampire movie of the last 10 years, and actually better than some I could mention. We need writers who can push the envelope, come up with something new or different. It might not always be a hit, it might not even be well received, but we need people thinking new thoughts and trying new things. The Spierig brothers are doing that, and I am glad for it!
I give this movie 4 out of 5 stars. If you enjoy variations on the classic vampire, and you're up for enjoying a well told "what if'" flick, then this one is easy for me to recommend to you. If you are an old school, "Don't mess with the classic vamp" activist, then skip over this one and go watch Fright Night again.
Until next time everybody, remember, Protect Your Privates!
Spoilers**
-How do you put out a flaming vampire?
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