One of the better, more accurate versions of the tale of Count Dracula

Rating: 7/10 (12 February 2004)

This one features a somewhat original approach to the story of Count Dracula, trying to include a side-story of lost love. It doesn't work very well, in my opinion, it seems quite out of place in the story. The story is taken directly from the original novel, authored by Bram Stoker. This makes it seem very real and quite true to the original story. The plot is almost exactly the same as the original book, and it keeps the interest pretty good, though the movie is a little slow. The acting is very good, good performances by all the actors. This is probably because most of them are big names; Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins. The special effects are pretty good, even though the film is over a decade old, the effects don't seem dated. The cinematography is also very good, sometimes even fantastic. The film also has a very good atmosphere, very creepy and ominous. I recommend it to anyone who likes the story of Dracula, or anyone who just enjoys watching films dealing with the supernatural. 7/10