Excellent

Rating: 10/10 (24 September 2003)

It seems like everyone is missing the point.
This movie was not designed to be a dramatic masterpiece. It was designed to keep the crowd entertained through a well put together visual experience, and in that regard it succeeds.
I thought the acting in the movie was fine... Kahn was great, perfect for his part. Kraven was an annoying little whiner, which he was cast as, but I can see how having him as the vampires' leader is a little unbelievable. Victor is pretty awesome, perfectly cast. Selene... is just... perfect. I mean, it's not the sex appeal (despite what I've been hearing, c'mon guys, grow up a little.), it's like everything about Beckensale works for this character. I was talking to one of my friends about it the other day, and he picked up the same thing. For him, it was that opening sequence (also in the previews) where she jumps from the railing and starts walking... he thought it was like, the perfect walk, and I agree. Now I can't for the sequel.
The only real flaw I saw in the movie was the final battle (**Possible Spoiler**)...
First off, he (Michael) looks essentially retarded. Wouldn't you expect the spawn of a vampire and a werewolf who is supposed to be stronger than both to be a total badass? No, he's like a scaled down hulk. Then, he gets destroyed by Victor... what? I would expect a long hard fight with Mike coming out on top, not Selene bailing him out. Speaking of Selene bailing him out, how dumb looking was that decapitation thing? Total weak sauce. Nonetheless, these are minor details that come at the end of an awesome movie.