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Dracula 2000

starring: Gerard Butler, Justine Waddell, Jonny Lee Miller, Christopher Plummer, Colleen Fitzpatrick
directed by: Patrick Lussier

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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9780788826962
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 0788826964
Label: Dimension
Manufacturer: Dimension
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Dimension
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 03, 2001
Running Time: 99 minutes
Sales Rank: 9449
Studio: Dimension
Theatrical Release Date: 2000



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Description:
The master of modern horror, Wes Craven, presents a riveting adaptation of the chilling classic featuring Jennifer Esposito (SUMMER OF SAM), Omar Epps (IN TOO DEEP), Jonny Lee Miller (TRAINSPOTTING), Vitamin C (GET OVER IT), and Jeri Ryan (STAR TREK: VOYAGER). When a team of techno-savvy thieves breaks into a high-security vault, they don't discover priceless artwork ... they find a crypt that hasn't been opened for 100 years! Suddenly, the ancient terror of Dracula is unleashed in the chaotic 21st century. Free to follow his pursuits of seduction and power, Dracula's first destination is America and the exotic city of New Orleans, a place where he feels right at home. Not far behind, however, is a young vampire hunter (Miller) from London, determined to save a young woman (Justine Waddell) with whom Dracula shares his dark legacy!

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As a director, Wes Craven has been able to infuse his horror movies with humor and some smart, often genuinely creepy, thrills, even on his lowest-budgeted films. As a producer of horror movies, well, his record has been spotty at best. Craven tapped his longtime editor Patrick Lussier to direct Dracula 2000, and the movie ends up with all the good and bad of 'a Wes Craven production.' A modern-day update of the Dracula legend, the script has some genuinely good ideas. Christopher Plummer (The Insider) takes a relatively juicy role as Van Helsing, owner of an antiques shop specializing in ancient weapons. He takes exception to how his namesake was portrayed in Bram Stoker's classic novel, which he's more than happy to tell his assistant (Jonny Lee Miller, 'Sick Boy' from Trainspotting) without telling him the whole story. When Omar Epps leads a band of high-tech criminals to break into Van Helsing's high security vault (thinking that with so much security there's got to be something extremely valuable in there), what they end up stealing is the body of Dracula, who of course awakens from his slumber. When the story shifts to New Orleans, where Van Helsing's estranged daughter is working for the local Virgin Megastore (here metaphor is replaced by product placement), Dracula is drawn to her. The undead start to multiply, and the vampire hunt resumes. Another excellent idea deals with a new origin to Dracula, flashing back to biblical times to explain his aversion to silver and crosses. But there is a downside. Under the inept direction of Lussier the movie is never scary, inspiring instead an occasional feeling of pity for the actors. Overall, this a vampire movie for the mind, not the heart. --Andy Spletzer



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Not Worth Watching
The film starts with a sailing ship "Demeter" in a storm in the late 19th century. Only one leaves ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - Fun, fun, fun
Make no mistake, this movie is imperfect, odd and cheesy. In other words, it's a pure guilty pleasure. ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - The sexiest dracula ever!
I fantasized for days after viewing this movie. I would give it 5 stars if they had a longer or better ... Read More


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - New "Twist" on an old theme
I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the "Dracula" story. I think this version is most entertaining with ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - 3.5 stars should be the available option
I have a mixed opinion on this film. On the one hand, I enjoy the new spin. On the other, some of the scenes ... Read More

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