Weird but wonderful

Rating: Null/10 (9 November 2004)

Now i have sat and read all the comments for this version of Dracula and I have to say I totally understand how a movie created from a novel can shatter your images of that novel and cause anger at the way the film was made (for me an example of this would have to be lord of the rings), yet as a person who has never read the book I found this movie fascinating. As a rule I do not normally view movies of this kind yet after hearing a song from it by annie lennox decided to give it a go. I watched it and have since found it incredible. There are a few moments I will admit worthy of a cringe or two for example the scene where lucy goes out ito the garden etc ( those who have seen the movie can fill in the details) however despite these minor scenes it really shown through as a truly intelligent and individual take on Dracula. The soundtrack is excellent and I have since become a great Fan of Gary Oldman whose acting in this I find both menacing and romantic. The only thing I will fault the film on was the absolutely appalling attempts at a British accent by Keanu Reeves and winona Ryder. why not cast a British person to play those roles, we do have actors and actresses over here. Overall a strong 9 and 3 quarters out of ten. The last quarter is for the accents. xxxxxxxxxxxx