Typical.

Rating: Null/10 (13 April 2001)

**Warning - it's got spoilers**
This film had SUCH potential. It had a talented crew, great cast (disregarding the two Hollywood beauties) and the story is timeless. But, like most films based on books, this was absolutely terrible. It is clear, in my opinion, that to truly enjoy this film, you must never ever read Bram Stoker's book which, unfortunately, is one of my favourites.

The first half an hour of the film was okay-ish. It's even forgivable for the Lucy/Mina kiss, but by the time Lucy died, it either got boring or plain bizarre. Coppola completely twisted the book out of proportion by making Mina fall in love with 'Prince Vlad' who in the book she never met until near the end(I know, I'm so picky).
The supporting cast was wonderful, including a wonderful Hollywood debut by Sadie Frost. Richard E Grant and Anthony Hopkins were wonderful, as always, and, although Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves were possibly not the best piece of casting, they put up valiant efforts, and Gary Oldman was a brilliant Dracula, although nothing could ever compare to his predecessors.

Overall, this movie could have been a wonderful visual experience but a film's never gonna work if you change the ending....