I can't believe I missed this theatrically!

Rating: 9/10 (5 January 2004)

I went into this film not having seen it in theatres and thus seeing it for the first time at home on an 80" screen with a superb Dolby Digital track supporting it. I had a good time, a great time! This is a wonderful film that succeeds in every way that others, so called "vampire/werewolf films" as of late didn't, Blade II included. (sorry Del Toro) It has a great cast headed by the beautiful Kate Beckinsale, striking visuals shot by the obviously very talented Tony Pierce-Roberts and the production- and set design is extraordinary. I mean, they've almost put as much detail and effort into this film as Jackson & co. did with The Lord of The Rings trilogy. And as you see it on screen, the past, the history of both species feels as real as ours.
This Len Wiseman, who is he? Never heard of him, yet he has to be one of the most gifted filmmakers today to pull off the difficult task of pitting Vampires and Lycans together in the same film and make it such a great film that it turned out to be. He did a great job, as did the rest of the crew and the cast. I feel like typing up this huge review for this film, if only to pay it tribute, but I think I've said all that needs to be said already. If you want to have a good time, rent, or just buy it for god's sake. All you need to do is see it!