Notes:
Starring Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Christian Slater, Kirsten Dunst,
Antonio Banderas.
Summary: Louis, a vampire with a conscience, tells his
undead life story to a San Francisco reporter. He chronicles
his exploits with the hedonistic Lestat and the tragic woman-child
Claudia. Will Louis ever find peace as a member of the eternally
undead?
Commentary:
Dialogue: Lots of touchy-feely soul-searching injects
lifeblood into the story.
Vampires: Traditional or Not? These vampires are as Victorian
as they come. While most of their characteristics follow the
traditional Bram Stoker mold, each of these vampires has a distinct
personality.
Vampires: Physical appeal? YES, YES, YES!!!! Louis's
soulful gaze and sensitive lower lip attract many appealingly
buxom female victims.
Gore Factor: Lots of blood, slayings, and burnings make
this movie a slasher with brains. Interesting note: vampires
do indeed possess internal organs.
Scariness/Suspense: This movie is more a bloody vampire
soap opera than a horror flick.
Target Audience: Brad Pitt and Anne Rice fans, line up!