OK as a movie, poor adaptation of the novel.

Rating: 5/10 (16 January 1999)

I can't figure out why the name Bram Stoker was included in the title of this movie. Because, apart from characters and a few key plot points, this movie bears little resemblance to Bram Stoker's classic novel.
This movie is, altogether, an OK movie. The plot is interesting at times, with some incredible eye-popping visuals (especially the final half-hour). Although, I felt that the romance between Dracula and Mina Harker (Rider's character) was unnecessary, and just made a feeble attempt to play on the audience's emotions. But, the first few minutes of the movie, which tells about Dracula before he became a vampire, were very well-done (although not a part of the novel).
If you are looking for a faithful adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel, you'll just have to hope somebody makes one someday. But if you are looking for an interesting new twist on the Dracula tale, grab this movie next time you go to the video store.