Excellent story, Lead cannot act.

Rating: 1/10 (3 December 2013)

The fact is that a movie is the sum total of the story and the acting. Some people disagree and include the effects in that sum. That's their choice.
The reality is that no matter how good a story is, if the acting is bad beyond a certain point, nothing can save it.
And - I have to say - that is true for this movie; at least as regards the lead part "Selene" aka Kate Beckinsale.
Don't get me wrong, "Michael" and "Lucian" (played by Michael sheen) give outstanding performances. But despite their heroic efforts, they simply cannot undo the damage that having a terrible actress as lead has done.
Casting for this went terribly wrong in that someone in their infinite wisdom, confused "pretty and dumb" with "pretty dumb", when in fact neither would have worked.
So we have a scarecrow in a rubber suit, a single facial expression and no discernible talent. Fantastic.
I guess I will have to wait 10 years for the "reboot" at which point I sincerely hope they find someone that can act. The funny thing is that - even 10 years on - I would still want sheen as Lucian because he is just an exceptional performer!