What did you expect? Coffins and dungeons and moats?

Rating: 4/10 (1 February 2010)

I wanted to be fair in reviewing this movie, but the forces were lined up against that.
First, one sight recommended it for those who liked Jumper, Ghost Rider, or Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. That automatically set alarm bells ringing.
Second, it is supposedly a Vampire story, but there is no blood. Duh! Third, almost every reviewer that loved it starts off talking about the books. Books are book, and films are films - two different art forms. They should NEVER be compared! Fourth, the awards it has won were at the MTV Movie Awards and the Teen Choice Awards - both the kiss of death for a film worth watching. It was not even nominated for one serious award.
With all that lined up against it, it is hard to be objective, yet I tried.
Bottom line: If you are a girl between 9-12, you will love this. I needed an insulin shot afterward.