Bram Stoker's Dracula

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: November 13, 1992

8.3	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 380 Ratings

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KamamuraJun 22, 2019

It's a parody, right? Please, tell me it's a parody. The overblown, cheap effects, the high school theatrics, the absolute disrespect for the original material, that all cannot be meant seriously. The experience resembles a ride through aIt's a parody, right? Please, tell me it's a parody. The overblown, cheap effects, the high school theatrics, the absolute disrespect for the original material, that all cannot be meant seriously. The experience resembles a ride through a cheap House of Horrors on your local carnival - and in the worst way imaginable. Cables and wires everywhere, and badly recorded maniacal laughter replayed from a cheap speaker. Bwahahahahahaaaaa! Throw in some Lovecraftian spooks that probably got lost while filming another piece and wandered onto the set, and you are ready to go (that tentacled cab driver, WTF?)

One thing it's certainly not. It's not scary. Not one bit. At least you could have had the decency to leave Bram Stoker's name from it. He certainly did not write this garbage.… Expand

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Meth-dudeNov 5, 2018

Despite the above average directing, the generally good acting performances, the impressive set pieces, the great practical effects and a very well made last hour, the movie's plot was too convoluted to be entertaining all the way through andDespite the above average directing, the generally good acting performances, the impressive set pieces, the great practical effects and a very well made last hour, the movie's plot was too convoluted to be entertaining all the way through and the first hour or so of the movie is very confusing and at times even boring. If you like vampire movies you might appreciate this one, if not, you're better off watching something else.… Expand

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ERG1008Aug 23, 2010

Francis Ford Coppola's take on Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Even though it has a fantastic cast, it's all a bit shallow. Anthony Hopkins & Tom Waits come away with decent performances but the rest of the cast are a bit like cardboard cutouts.
I sawFrancis Ford Coppola's take on Bram Stoker's Dracula.
Even though it has a fantastic cast, it's all a bit shallow. Anthony Hopkins & Tom Waits come away with decent performances but the rest of the cast are a bit like cardboard cutouts.
I saw this at the cinema when it first came out & thought it was average then. Gary Oldman is my favourite actor but this film doesn't do him any favours & the less said about Keanu Reeves & Winona Ryder the better.
Considering it's a love story, you don't feel for any of the lead characters at all.… Expand

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j30Jan 26, 2012

Even though the movie stays some-what true to Bram Stoker's classic book, the movie fails to bring any suspense or surprises to the table (Keanu Reeves still sucks at acting). It is hard, however, to look away from the brilliant costumes,Even though the movie stays some-what true to Bram Stoker's classic book, the movie fails to bring any suspense or surprises to the table (Keanu Reeves still sucks at acting). It is hard, however, to look away from the brilliant costumes, make-up, and set designs. The film is great to look at, but the chilling mood from the book is still absent.… Expand

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RobertOBrienJul 13, 2015

Visually stunning but creatively challenged, this adaptation of Dracula is a visual experience but an emotional snoozefest. The plot is not the focus point of the film, so anyone who is looking for a story that will immerse them and take themVisually stunning but creatively challenged, this adaptation of Dracula is a visual experience but an emotional snoozefest. The plot is not the focus point of the film, so anyone who is looking for a story that will immerse them and take them on a journey will be surely disappointed.

The film is backed by a good cast and good directing, but it's writing falls short. Its a feast for the eyes but not very stimulating it terms of plot. It's not terrible, just mediocre. I feel as though it doesn't take as much from the book as it should have. Also, Dracula's beehive hair, need I say more? But even with that, the art director for this film deserves an oscar, it looks beautiful.

The film is disappointing all around. But the visuals bring it up from a 4 to a 5.… Expand

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BroyaxSep 22, 2019

J'ignore à quel point c'est fidèle au livre mais en tout cas le romantisme exacerbé et le kitsch généralisé donnent au film une bien étrange (et dépaysante) allure... c'en est presque drôle ma foi mais en même temps, le récit présente pas malJ'ignore à quel point c'est fidèle au livre mais en tout cas le romantisme exacerbé et le kitsch généralisé donnent au film une bien étrange (et dépaysante) allure... c'en est presque drôle ma foi mais en même temps, le récit présente pas mal d'incohérences et de bizarreries dans son déroulement.

Le plus gros souci concerne cependant d'un côté une lenteur assez barbante (autrement dit, ça se traînasse come un traîneau dans le fossé) et d'autre part, la distribution est fort inégale dans ses prestations : Reeves est un ravi de la crèche totalement transparent et quant à Winona, on guette surtout la transparence de ses tenues (autrement dit, Winona est fort belle mais joue comme un cageot de légumes de fin de marché).

Hopkins en Van Helsing en impose et apporte de la grandeur à son personnage tandis que Oldman cabotine un brin sous ses couches de latex ; il est à noter par ailleurs la troublante présence d'une inconnue italienne dénommée Belluci... alors que Frost la blonde rouquine (dont c'est le premier rôle au cinéma apparemment) se révèle sexy en diable.

La mise en scène de Coppola est bien léchée quoi qu'il en soit et restitue cet "univers" des plus baroques avec une grande application... on se doit de remarquer enfin une fort belle musique. Et à propos de la fin, je ne suis pas convaincu non plus... serait-ce un roman Harlequin à la base ?

Bref, tout cela est un peu trop médiocre finalement quand on fait les comptes.… Expand

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arrivistJun 3, 2023

Gary Oldman is incredible in this. A jarring juxtaposition between his brilliant performance and the ineptitude of Reeves and Ryder.

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amheretojudgeJun 29, 2018

mortal yet not easily forgettable..

Dracula Starring : Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves and Richard Grant, Screenwriter : James V. Hart, Director : Francis Ford Coppola 2 and a half out of 5 Dracula is a featuremortal yet not easily forgettable..

Dracula

Starring : Gary Oldman, Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves and Richard Grant, Screenwriter : James V. Hart, Director : Francis Ford Coppola

2 and a half out of 5

Dracula is a feature focusing more on the emotional trauma of the protagonist which is fueled by the tragic incident occurred and the unfortunate catastrophe it bred along with it. There have been plenty of remakes and origins of the beloved character Dracula of the Dark Universal, but there are very few who got the character right and this is one of them but unfortunately the feature isn't up to the mark. The script has a familiar format and follows a rudimentary process but its newer perspective and smarter approach is what helps the makers to lure the audience in. It is rich on technical aspects like costume design, make-up design, art design and production design and is short on editing and sound department. There is a lot of content for the makers to cover-up within 2 hours of its runtime which is what helps keep the audience hooked to it as the feature never leaves its definite pace. Adapted from Bram Stoker's novel, James V. Hart's screenplay isn't as smart as it seems for there seems plenty of material that could have been edited out and instead falls into the commercial aspects of it. Francis Ford Coppola is no short on execution but lacks proper concrete material in script that helps connect with the viewers for it's all crisp all the time. The performance objective is something in its favor where the protagonist or antagonist (it's debatable) Gary Oldman is the real gem of the feature and is supported decently by Anthony Hopkins, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves. Darcula is mortal and yet not easily forgettable and the primary reason to that would be Oldman's one of the finest performance as he breathes the character in every frame.… Expand

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