Credit where credit is due

Rating: Null/10 (21 March 2001)

First of all I would like to say that I was so disappointed that this movie did not get more praise. I think that this is one of the best vampire movies ever! Secondly, if you haven't seen this movie already - where have you been for the last 7 years?! The entire cast is brilliant, and Tom Cruise showed for the first time that he was more than just a pretty face. The costumes, make-up and scenery are wonderful. Having read the book (and many other Anne Rice novels), I must say that this is one movie that I feel surpassed the book itself. It brought the characters alive and maintained the atmosphere throughout. Some may object to the violence or "gruesome" bits but to be perfectly honest, what kind of vampire movie would it be without it?! Personally, I think that it is an essential part of the genre and would have been somewhat disappointed without it. An all over great movie that I cannot fault. I even liked the long hair. If you haven't already seen it - do it right now!!!