A visual and aural mix of horror, suspense and romance.

Rating: 8/10 (26 July 1999)

True to the book version of the Dracula story, and superbly put together. Reeves is a bit wooden and his English accent is not good! On the contrary, Ryder's accent is pure English rose. Oldman is superb throughout (he uses enormous energy to portray a full range of emotions - rage, fear and love) and the sound is breathtaking with the rears really used to full effect, adding enormously to the horror and suspense. Unfortunately, Hopkins is incredible hammy in his role as Van Helsing - amazing considering some of the brilliant work he has done. Overall, though this a visual and aural treat and, if you watch it loud in Dolby Digital, will keep you looking over your shoulder.