Bram Stoker's Dracula

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George S Apr 20, 2019 Artistic in its beautiful romance and gory in its practical effects driven horror. Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992) is filled with 1990's camp and flair, but it is gripping to its bloody finale. The practical effects look great and the grotesque make-up is inspired. The costumes are lavish and the sets are grim, like the tone. Coppola takes us into his delirious haze of lust and longing with a sympathetic view on Dracula. The romance between Count Dracula and Mina is as striking as Coppola's visuals. Every scene features memorable visual imagery by Coppola's design. I don't think all of the rapid fire edits work as some feel too noticeable. I love the gliding figures, the independently moving shadowy silhouettes, the framed narration through the on screen books, and the frighteningly pounding score. The love theme is so beautiful that it offsets the immediacy of the horror melodies. With Coppola's constantly experimental direction, Bram Stoker's Dracula comes to life with horrifying elements and deadly drama. His over the top style feels rather amateurish, but is pulled off with the mastery of Coppola's years of experience. All his ambition is appreciated, even if all his choices do not pay off perfectly. Winona Ryder is mesmerizing as the vampiric love interest Mina Murray. Her dazzling pale looks and astonished romancing takes are striking. Ryder knows when to play it lovingly and when to play up the awe inspired lust. She covers Bram Stoker's Dracula with a bloody craving and a passionate romance. Gary Oldman is phenomenal and carries his scenes. His thick European accent and tender yearnings capture a duality to his Dracula. His horror passages are frightening, if goofy due to the massive amount of monster make-up he dons for the role. While the relationship and courtship of Mina is enchanting due to Oldman's mysterious charisma throughout Bram Stoker's Dracula. Unfortunately, Keanu Reeves is so deadpan and bland as Jonathan Harker, you would rather root for Dracula. His English accent is terrible to non-existent. While his acting feels so wooden compared to the miraculous cast surrounding him. Tom Waits is so engaging as the insane henchman R. M. Renfield. His crazed screams are haunting as are his wild monologues. Sir Anthony Hopkins is so entertaining as the maddening Prof. Van Helsing. His intense bellows reverberate throughout your mind. Sadie Frost is alluring and entertaining as the ravishing Lucy Westenra. Monica Belluci is unforgettable as Dracula's bride. I loved Richard E. Grant as the sympathetic Dr. Jack Seward. Cary Elwes is great as the simple fiance to Lucy named Lord Arthur Holmwood. Lastly, Billy Campbell is hilarious as the Texan cowboy Quincey P. Morris. In short, Bram Stoker's Dracula is a fun and ambitious film. It coasts off the power and presence of its actors, but brings a charming ingenuity from Coppola's directorial vision. Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman are particularly wondrous within Bram Stoker's Dracula. See more

Harry P Apr 15, 2019 a personal classic for me, this film gives off a constant eerie vibe and pleasing visuals, good story telling and fantastic acting, you almost want to start rooting for the bad guy he is captivating. See more

Anakin S Mar 9, 2019 The solid casting catapults the viewer into the surreal world of Coppola's vision. Reeves' pitch-perfect buffoonery as Harker is undermined by a waif like Rider as Mina. Otherwise, a classical tale that hits all the right notes. See more

Jan 27, 2019 The best thrilling movie ever made!

Leia S Jan 11, 2019 Keanu Reeves is laughable in this film. A disastrous casting decision bast on popularity and not what's best for the film.

Dec 27, 2018 Keanu Reeves is bad in it- alright. Winona Ryder and Gary Oldman are worth your time believe me. You will enjoy it even if its just the scenery you dig. See more

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