In this cooped up time, I was in the mood for a classic, gothic horror story. I somewhat got that in Bram Stoker's Dracula.
It's an interesting mixed bag, this film; trying so hard to be this sweeping horror epic, while not quite hitting the mark. It certainly looks the part, with its surreal, dream-like cinematography. While a bit over-the-top at times, it paints a very vivid view of this world.
However, as pretty as it looks, I felt detached from the story. It felt like the plot was an after thought; that we were coasting through each scene to get to the next big image or set piece. It felt more like the writer was checking off boxers rather than telling an organic story.
The acting here is also mixed. On the one hand, you have Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins, bringing their characters to life and selling them at 110 per cent. On the other, you have a young Keanu Reeves acting on par with a cardboard cut out.
To summarize: I'm a little underwhelmed with 1992's Dracula. It has such huge ambitions, but is lacking in some of the essentials. I'll still call it as Good, as it'd be a great mood piece for this Halloween season.
It's an interesting mixed bag, this film; trying so hard to be this sweeping horror epic, while not quite hitting the mark. It certainly looks the part, with its surreal, dream-like cinematography. While a bit over-the-top at times, it paints a very vivid view of this world.
However, as pretty as it looks, I felt detached from the story. It felt like the plot was an after thought; that we were coasting through each scene to get to the next big image or set piece. It felt more like the writer was checking off boxers rather than telling an organic story.
The acting here is also mixed. On the one hand, you have Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins, bringing their characters to life and selling them at 110 per cent. On the other, you have a young Keanu Reeves acting on par with a cardboard cut out.
To summarize: I'm a little underwhelmed with 1992's Dracula. It has such huge ambitions, but is lacking in some of the essentials. I'll still call it as Good, as it'd be a great mood piece for this Halloween season.
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