It’s a brief fast-forward into the future…2019 to be exact. The world, however, has changed drastically. America is now over-run with vampires. Think of it as a paler, fangier nation with eerily colorful eyes. There’s no need for the capitalists of the good ole USA to worry though. Industry is alive and well. There’s still a coffee shop on every corner. It’s just served with blood instead of cream. And farming is still big. Although, humans are one of the leading crops.
You see, with the vampires running every show, two things emerge: 1) daytime traffic is a non-factor; and 2) there is a severe blood shortage. That’s where Edward (Ethan Hawke) comes in. He’s a vampire/hematogolist and working for head honcho, Charles (Sam Neil) to develop a blood alternative to help the undead stay, well…alive.
That’s when we meet Elvis (Willem Defoe)—who was outstanding, by the way, and frankly I haven’t seen him ‘outstanding’ in anything since 2002’s Spiderman. At any rate, Elvis has stumbled upon something that might save the day. He meets Edward and yadayadayada, dinner is served. The two work together to, well, take the bite to other side.
It’s okay…pretty good actually. I’ll give it 2.5 stars…okay, 3 since it’s Saturday and I’m feeling generous. A pretty good plot, considering the bazaar platform that it’s diving from, and plenty of action. If you like gross (and I don’t) there are a few good feasting scenes with those ever-thirsty blood suckers chomping at the necks of we poor fleshies. It held my attention throughout most of 1:37, although I might have been drawn into a texting session or two. Hawke is good. Neil professionally eerie. And I’ve already sung Defoe’s praises. If you like the vampy’s go for it.
Thanks for reading and yeah, the yard has been mowed—looks pretty good, if I do say so myself.
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