read the book!

Rating: 6/10 (3 August 1999)

I was very fortunate to have read the book before I saw this movie, so nothing was taken away from Anne Rice's absolutely enthralling novel. Although I think the movie was good enough, it falls far short of the character and depth achieved by the novel. If you liked this movie even a little, by all means, read the book! You will not be disappointed. I think you will find that Rice's inspired method of storytelling will far surpass Brad Pitt's mediocre performance, and Tom Cruise's horribly weak interpretation of Lestat.