Customer Reviews:
Possibly the worst film I've seen...?.......2008-02-13
This is the first time I've been compelled to write a review on a film. And I've seen a few. I write this to warn you - don't bother. I feel cheated out of 90mins of my life and sad because I know I'll never get it back again. Save yourself the pain and watch something more interesting - like Songs of Praise. Rant over.
Where do I begin?.......2008-02-08
Not good, not good at all. Acting is terrible and totally unrealistic, the story itself wouldn't have been so bad if it had been played in a more realistic way. It is shot entirely in a home video type style which does nothing to enhance the film and it does not excuse the shoddy acting. Don't waste your money on this one unless the small amount of girl on girl action, the only bits well shot sadly, has you interest. Not even worth renting.
A Derivative Delight.......2007-08-24
If you imagine a cross between The Blair Witch Project and Jose Ramon Larraz' 'Vampyres', then you will get the idea. The device of using a documentary-making central character is retrodden to excuse some very amateurish acting (amateur=realistic), indeed there are any number of deficiencies - BUT the energy and enthusiasm of all involved gives 'Vampire Diary' a superb dynamism that carries the viewer through to the satifying conclusion. The film works both as a Lesbian romance and as a Vampire shocker and should attract a very diverse audience.
Customer Reviews:
Turned it off within minutes of it starting, Rubbish film.......2007-09-10
This film was rubbish. its ashame I can give it a zero score because it was that bad
NOT ONE TO WATCH
A Chinese Dancing Dracula?.......2007-07-14
Yes, indeed, this is weird stuff, but wonderfully entertaining and - dare I use an un-British word? - beautiful. It is based on the stage play rather than Stoker's original novel, with most of the action set in England. Mahler's music makes for a remarkable soundtrack, superb dancers provide the cast, and Guy Maddin delivers a truly original vision. Almost every scene is visually stunning - poetry in motion is, for once, an accurate description. There is also some sly humour (what is Van Helsing going to do with that frock?) social commentary, and subversive religious imagery. Throw in the scene in which Mina tries to perform a certain un-Stokerly act on Jonathan in a nunnery garden and you've got a Dracula that will, I feel sure, be recognised as one of the great movie versions. If not the greatest. Yes, it's that good. The R2 DVD comes with decent extras, including a Maddin short, 'The Heart of the World', which is rather spiffing.
DEATH IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.......2007-03-09
I watched this last night in bed and with it being a TV production I wasn't expecting much but I was surprised at how good it was.
I got this in a box set called BOX OF BLOOD in which Anchor Bay have done a marvelous job with. The front of the box as what is meant to be blood swishing to which side you hold it and inside it contains 1 documentary and 5 films: In Search Of The Real Dracula (Documentary), Dracula, Near Dark, Nosferatu: The Vampyre, Vampires: Out For Blood & Vampyres: Daughters Of Dracula.
Now back to the review of Dracula, it's a modern version of the story of Dracula with cars and mobile phones in it but this isn't as bad as it sounds and brings something fresh to the story.
Headed by brash young American investment banker Jonathan Harker and his fiancee Mina, a group of young adventurers are seeking new opportunities in Budapest. When the mysterious Count Tepes summons Jonathan to his castle in Romania for an important deal, little does the banker know what horror he is about to unleash on the world. Tepes is none other then Dracula, and he wants more than blood: he wants the souls of these vigorous young people. The only way they can prevent him from creating an army of undead is by probing into their own souls and accepting to sacrifice themselves for the good of humanity. But Dracula, a master of seduction and sensuality, knows exactly how to make people yield to his will.
With this being in a box set the version I have has no special features and the rating for this film is a 12 so there isn't much blood or violence in it and I can say there didn't need to be much because it still told the story well enough and if you have already seen countless other Dracula/vampire films then this needs to be another added to that list.
All in all a good film for a TV production that deserves to be seen by Dracula/vampires film fans.
Thank you for reading my review
Dracula - as Stoker may have envisaged it filmed.......2004-05-18
Who would have thought that the medium of dance, in particular ballet, would provide one of the best ever interpretations of Bram Stoker's novel, 'Dracula'?
This wonderful movie is shot in a style reminiscent of the earliest movies, and is nearly all in black and white, with only blood and money given colour, red and green respectively. The sound is provided by classical music, with the occasional 'real' sound effect.
The action itself is on a large stage with a dreamy, romantic set, and the dancing itself is wonderful. The story is well told, without unnecessary detail added, and the male lead is full of charisma, as all 'Dracula's should be, in order that the seductiveness of his evil charm can be apparent.
If I could give 10 stars to this movie, I would.
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- Westler [1986]
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- Yoga Zone: Stretching For Flexibility (Beginner to Intermediate) [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
- Yoga Zone: Yoga for a Strong & Healthy Back [2001] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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- 13 Going On 30 [2004]
- 200 American [2006]
- 20 Centimetres [2005]
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