NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Jacomedi A Surprisingly Unforgettable Movie!

Wyatt There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.

Uriah43 The first thing I'd like to say about this movie is that the synopsis is incorrect. While the vampire "Alex" (Julian Sands) does in fact drink the blood of animals, it also clearly shows him drinking the blood of humans and he admits doing so as well. So it isn't like he's a "pacifist" or the vampire equivalent of a vegetarian or anything. I say this in order to make the mood of the movie more understandable. It's a dark film and I think Julian Sands does a good job showcasing the brooding and sad state of emotion that has come over him. Likewise, Suzanne Hamilton (as both "Anne" and "Virginia") also shows a certain sense of loneliness that is necessary for the character as well as a sober film of this type. To be sure, this is not an action-packed film with all of the usual clichés thrown in for good measure. The vampires in this film can function during the day without bursting into flames and there are no scenes of wooden stakes through the heart. So some viewers may not enjoy the film because of the lack of action or preset notions they have come to expect. On the other hand, I don't believe that this is a film without flaws either. In some parts it is both slow and dull and I think it was due more to the director (Shimako Sato) trying to create something "artistic" rather than something just simply enjoyable. But that's just my opinion. I also would have preferred that Julian Sands had shown a bit more passion instead of keeping things so lifeless and understated. In short, this isn't a bad movie. But I don't think it set any new standards of excellence either.

wendyrlh I have to say this: the reason i liked this films is double. First, because of Julian Sands, of course, he is very handsome and a very attractive and believable vampire. The second is that I loved the twisted end about this Edgar Clemm being Edgar Allan Poe and taking revenge on poor Alex, although the actor chosen to portray Poe was a little bit of a disappointment. It is a pity, however, that the movie is so slow, and so short. A little more of vampire romance and more flashbacks of the XIX century Baltimore would had been a nice gesture to all vampire and Gothic fans. Also I watched it entirely dubbed on Spanish language which, I guess, diminished the possibility of hearing the original voices of the actors. I enjoyed the loneliness of the main character and laughed at the scene of the bloody-finger-kiss. All in all, the movie is a good effort in story telling and very valuable for us, vampire fans, who tend to be very romantic.

Eva Rosen The premise of the history (an ancient vampire with a lost lover finding a look-alike he can't get close to for fear to kill her) can't be more overdo. But when the movie advances, much of the vampire-clichés are thankfully absent, and the acting is good. Julian Sands can get afloat almost anything, get that in mind. Having said that, and as you should know if you have seen the other reviews,the thing is SLOW. SLOW as you won't believe. If you can deal with that and the inherent sadness of the whole thing ( that you know from about twenty minutes of watching that can't end well), may be a good midnight event.

ari Best vampire movie I have seen in a long time.I have many vampire films and quite enjoy the genre. Unfortunately most vampire (or horror, for that matter) films go for action and gore instead of more subtle approaches. Which is where this film really shines. Slow and Plot-Driven would be the keywords for this film, as there is not much violence and the gore that is included is merely there so we can see the main character for the monster he is, as well is his human side, for the added contrast.The performances by the actors are on the whole good, the settings are truly excellent and ambient light and sounds are used with great attention and a certain amount of style, and create exactly the right atmosphere at each moment. One such instant would be every time the vampire (Sands) is in a dark scene with another character, nice use of lighting to show his heightened senses. The script is also solid, with good dialogue and character development.I can understand those who dislike the film, though. It IS slow, and for those who just meant to grab a quick and violent vampire flick, this is not the right movie. On the other hand, if you enjoy the vampire mythos and would like to see a film driven by characters and a good script (as opposed to ultraviolence to a frantic techno beat) then this film is for you.The lack of huge fangs was also a nice change, this vampire is mostly human, and the eroticism of the vampire legend is not lost in this film, and believably carried by the actors.Highly recommended (for the right audience)