So many fangs I didn't know where to look.

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2005)

Ah, vampires and werewolves (aka Lycans). Here we go yet again... Or so it would seem. This movie takes the general idea that randomly seems to hang in the air about these creatures and turns it into the closest thing to reality. The plot is fantastic and gives a great structure for the actual movie. Unfortunately, the script is not so hot. Although most of the time it builds suspense, sometimes it is charged with passion and at others provokes strong emotions from the audience, there are several occasions where it flags a little to say the least and you get a little distracted by something else, such as searching for the already half-empty vodka bottle. There are some lines and, (I hate to say it), mainly during Kate Beckinsale's monologues where you just think 'Get to the point already'. Otherwise, the movie keeps up a great, energetic pace most of the way through.
Other than her monologues which leave much to be desired, Beckinsale's performance leaves you blown away and it perfectly complemented by Scott Speedman's. (Um.... Does anyone else think he has a weird kinda squeaky voice?) Sophia Myles was at her usual average standard and Shane Brolly was fantastic as the wonderfully evil, Selene-obsessed Kraven.
I was however, disappointed at the ending which was, for want of a better word, to put it simply :lame. Really, really lame. I know that its practically the law that every single movie MUST have an ending that allows for a sequel but come on... A little originality please! Overall, mainly due to an almost brilliant script writer and stunning costumes, I gave this movie 9 out of 10 but I don't advise it if your not a vampire movie connoisseur.