Disappointed

Rating: 3/10 (11 February 2004)

Having just read the book and viewed the cast list, I was excited about renting the DVD and watching it. My excitement was quickly extinguished. I realize that adaptations need to change elements of the storyline in order to make the movie flow or more easily accessible, but this adaptation took too many liberties in my view. The acting was deplorable; I even had trouble with the great Anthony Hopkins' portrayal of Van Helsing! And I revere Hopkins. Keanu's high school level performance was hard to watch. I can't believe Coppola directed this, nor can I understand how it won three oscars. Lastly, is it not possible to portray "sensual" without getting naked? Just my view.