Louis, the heart of the drama

Rating: 8/10 (31 March 2004)

What has made this vampire-themed film stand out is that it shows a struggling, passionate immortal torn between his enduring respect for human life and his very nature as a vampire to kill. Were it not for this bit, the whole thing would become an empty, spiritless shell. And therefore, of all the roles in the drama, the most difficult one being played was that of Louis a vampire with a human soul, an immortal with a mortal's passion¡±, striving to keep whatever humanity remained in him.
Brad Pitt, with his fine performance and his uniquely exquisite elegance, portrayed accurately a guilt-ridden, suffering Louis to a great extent. Tom Cruise, too, did well in his part as Lestat, whose relentless, playful attitude towards life formed a striking contrast to Louis's reluctance to slaughter the innocent. Kirsten Dunst pulled off being cast as Claudia, a fierce young killer who moved many hearts by her sheer love for Louis.
Indeed, the whole worthiness of the play came to an end when the last breath in Louis that was human had died, and when all his passion ¡°went with her golden hair . A movie should win a full score from me, were it not for the one flaw: too many lavishly gory scenes. I rate it 8 out of 10.