Interview with a Vampire

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This is based off the novel, of the same title, written by Anne Rice (which was based off a short story also written by Anne Rice).  This film follows Louis de Pointe du Lac who tells his life story to reporter Daniel Molloy. Louis tells the story of how he became a vampire, and everything that happened after he was given the dark gift. 

This film was directed by Neil Jordan. I can't say how well this story held up to the novel, but it did manage to please Anne Rice in the end. This film is made for a specific audience. It's made for those who enjoy vampire films, and for the fans of the novel. The story follows the vampire instead of following the victim which was a great twist. It presents a more intimate and mournful picture of vampires that audience's could enjoy. Even though it present a different image of vampires, it still retains the horror feel of the monster genre. This film manages to present a timeless feel to it. The costumes, music, and background makes the world vampires feel realistic. This film isn't for young children, obviously. 

The cast worked together surprisingly well. Brad Pitt played the role of Louis de Pointe du Lac. He was amazing in this role. He gave his character the deep emotions he needed, and kept him from being overly whiney. Tom Cruise played the role of Lestat de Linocourt. He was amazing in this role as well. He created the villainous vampire that audience's could love and fear. Kirsten Dunst played the role of Claudia.  She was also great as a child actor portraying the un-aging child. Stephen Rea played the role of Santiago. He was good in his role creating the villain audience's wanted dead. Antonio Banderas played the role of Armand. He was amazing in his small role. He kept his character from disappearing. 

I give this film 5 out of 5 stars! It's a great vampire film that will scare you as much as it entices you.

Answer to last blog: Director Timur Bekmambetov also directed the film Wanted (as well as Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter).

Que: What other vampiric film did actor Stephen Rea star in?

Underworld: Awakening

Dracula

Van Helsing

Salem's Lot (TV Film)