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Dracula 2000
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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
Languages: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1
Manufacturer: Dimension
MPN: D21678D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Dimension
Region Code: 1
Release Date: July 03, 2001
Running Time: 99 minutes
Studio: Dimension
Theatrical Release Date: 2000
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Editorial Review:
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
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!
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - New "Twist" on an old theme
I thoroughly enjoyed this version of the "Dracula" story. I think this version is most entertaining with its creative new "twist". It was great to see Danny Masterson (Hyde) of "That 70s' Show in this movie. It is good Fun!
Rating:  - 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 and the acting was just hilarious! Was this movie meant to be frightening? It missed the mark. However...
Let me just say that I have become a rather avid fan of Gerard Butler in the last few months. The man is HOT, and he lives up to his looks in this movie as Dracula, WOW! Girls, it is worth watching JUST to see him strutting around in black and to see him with his shirt ... Read More
Rating:  - Dracula 2000
This movie creates a very intelligent new spin on the Dracula mystery. The acting was O.K. but I think the movie is well worth the purchase to enjoy the new spin.
Rating: - Very pleasant romp
If you love vampires, you should enjoy this wonderfully slick and updated addition to the Dracula mythos. Justine Waddell is about as lovely as lovely gets (see Tess of the d'Urbervilles), and Jennifer Esposito is no slouch with the fangs either. I'll readily admit that Gerald Butler is charismatic enough to be their master and sustain interest. As for the official review, I strenuously object. There are several jolting scenes (I jumped a foot in one instance), but at the end of the day, vampirism ... Read More
Rating: - I So loved it! =)
Being a soon to be fledging Vampire Author myself and avid long time Vampire fan, I loved this movie. I've seen it before..once had it in my "Vampire Collection" but it got stolen..now back to replacing my "Collection" once again. In any event. I like Mr Butlers acting very much -grin- I like how "Dark, gothic and evil" he came across with out any "Micheal Myers, Kruger & Jason" slashing. To me, he seemed to stay true to the character he played as "Dracula." and I like the unique spin on how he became ... Read More
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