Tom is Lestat

Rating: 10/10 (27 May 2003)

Saw this originally on TCM - loved it, bought it, have watched it many times. It is atmospheric, reasonably true to the book, compelling, passionate and filled with good acting -as well as the leading men Tom and Brad, Kirsten Dunst is excellent and Stephen Rea portrays malice beautifully. I will even forgive them for Armand not being a Botticelli angel. It led me to the books - loved them too. Can we just knock on the head the idea Anne Rice didn't like Tom as Lestat?(which I've seen quoted several times) Here's a quote from her - for the rest see Miscellaneous on this page: From the moment he appeared Tom was Lestat for me. He has the immense physical and moral presence; he was defiant and yet never without conscience; he was beautiful beyond description yet compelled to do cruel things. The sheer beauty of Tom was dazzling, but the polish of his acting, his flawless plunge into the Lestat persona, his ability to speak rather boldly poetic lines, and speak them with seeming ease and conviction were exhilarating and uplifting. The guy is great.