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 abrupt final scenes. There's no real build up, things just happen, leaving it feeling somewhat perfunctory. In summary,…

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 rather than a product of a corporate checklist. The decision to transplant much of the action to a visually stunning,…