Dracula

I rather like the fact that Luc Besson has gone off and done his own thing, with "Dracula". This film freshly blends fantasy, romance, action and a dash of horror. There are lots of creative, dramatic aspects to this story. Its Dracula writ-large. Where it falls down somewhat is its rather abrup…

Unlike other recent adaptations that feel the need to lecture the audience, this film is a refreshing, unapologetic return to pure Gothic romanticism and high-stakes melodrama. By focusing entirely on the 400-year grief of Vlad and his search for Elisabeta, the film feels like a genuine piece of art…

***Luc Besson basically tries to top Coppola’s 1992 film*** The man behind 2014’s entertaining “Lucy” offers his cinematic version of Bram Stoker’s 1897 Gothic horror novel, obviously influenced by Coppola’s rendition from 33 years earlier. Thankfully, there are enough differences to make it wort…