A Decent Comedy If Just A Little Repetitive

Rating: 7/10 (4 May 2020)

Pros:
1. The comedy, when it lands, is of laugh-out-loud quality: "I think of it like this: if you were going to eat a sandwich, you would just enjoy it more if you knew no one had fucked it."
2. The set and costume design are fantastic and really help to seal the vampiric gothic feel.
3. The gore and practical effects look really good and are proof that a big budget isn't necessary to pull that kind of thing off.
4. Taika Waititi (Viago), Jemaine Clement (Vladislav), and Jonny Brugh (Deacon) give great comedic performances.
5. Jemaine Clement, Jonny Brugh, and Taika Waititi have tremendous chemistry with each other, and it is unequivocally the engine behind the film.
6. The score not only matches the gothic theme of the movie, but it also helps to breathe a little life into the film to prevent it from becoming stale.
Cons:
1. At times, the comedy feels a little forced and inappropriate.
2. The film, especially during the second half, starts to drag and it feels a little repetitive.