It's a good survival horror vampire movie but nothing great

Rating: 7/10 (11 February 2013)

When I first saw this movie in theaters I thought it was a great vampire movie. But seeing it now, it's just alright. It's entertaining but not as great as I once thought it was. Vampires in this is portrayed as savage creatures like beings that is just wild and crazy. Far from being civilized or methodical while doing some malicious actions. They just see humans and chase after them like wild animals. Which is kinda cool but they seemed more like zombies in a way, well zombies that run. The story takes place in Barrow, Alaska during a period where it's 30 days of night. And most of the movie is about the towns folks trying to run, hide and fight back. Josh Hartnett is in this as the Sheriff of the town but it felt like just about anyone else could have played his role. I mean he fit the role but nothing that really stood out. It's a good adaptation to the comic it's based on. And it's entertaining but it's not all that great. Or had any real shock factors or anything all that amazing for a vampire flick. It's a good survival horror movie. Also you know those movies where multiple people gather in a group and there is a high chance of survival if they stick together. But one person ruins it for everyone by saying they can't take it anymore and tries to leave. Well that is in this one and it gets pretty annoying to watch those kinds of scenarios.
7/10