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NerwanApr 15, 2023

Really enjoyed this film, it was just great fun. Nicolas Hoult was witty and excellent as he is in everything and Nick Cage gave an ok performance too in what was a clear homage to Bela Lugosi's old Dracula performance. The groupReally enjoyed this film, it was just great fun. Nicolas Hoult was witty and excellent as he is in everything and Nick Cage gave an ok performance too in what was a clear homage to Bela Lugosi's old Dracula performance. The group counselling sessions were great and the film kept people in the cinema laughing all the way through.… Expand

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8

linkdk59Apr 14, 2023

Pretty good fun! This movie almost came out of nowhere, and it's exactly what i was hoping it to be : a bit of horror comedy, gory and a bit goofy at times, with some heart. The first half of the film felt fresh and it got me hooked. ThePretty good fun! This movie almost came out of nowhere, and it's exactly what i was hoping it to be : a bit of horror comedy, gory and a bit goofy at times, with some heart. The first half of the film felt fresh and it got me hooked. The second half turns more into a modern action/comedy film, but that was fine. Overall, it's very much a great addition to the Dracula stories. I especially liked Dracula himself, because even though this film was a somewhat fresh take on the story, Dracula himself stayed very faithful to the character.… Expand

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7

TheSeekerFoxApr 17, 2023

Really enjoyable with absolutely great performances from the Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult. It's a great premise, but it is hampered by some lackluster supporting performances, especially Awkwafina, and a meandering story that should focusReally enjoyable with absolutely great performances from the Nicolas Cage and Nicolas Hoult. It's a great premise, but it is hampered by some lackluster supporting performances, especially Awkwafina, and a meandering story that should focus more on the 2 leads.… Expand

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8

AmkaraApr 14, 2023

Hilarious and gratuitous.....like really really gratuitous but funny. Definitely worth seeing in theaters. Nicholas Cage is seriously giving us comedic gems lately

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7

MovieMax55Apr 16, 2023

I saw this on opening night. It was funny, dark and pretty entertaining. The story is simple enough but the performances by the central characters is what makes it good to watch. Cage is just fantastic as Dracula and you can tell he's havingI saw this on opening night. It was funny, dark and pretty entertaining. The story is simple enough but the performances by the central characters is what makes it good to watch. Cage is just fantastic as Dracula and you can tell he's having a great time. Hoult was also entertaining as Renfield. Hard for me to see why a lot of professional critics don't get this movie. Not everything has to be deep or emotionally compelling. Sometimes, good old fashion FUN is what you need. With this movie, you get it. Solid 7 and almost an 8. You will get your ticket's worth.… Expand

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10

smacieauxApr 14, 2023

This movie is an imperfect but super fun, gory and over the top good time. Had so much fun, I'm going back to see it again.

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8

ScienceAdvisorApr 17, 2023

Better than cocaine bear. Nic is playing Dracula (not himself), and chews up the scenes he is in. The lack of agenda is also refreshing, especially with Awkwafina in it. This is fun and thoroughly enjoyable. The gore is campy and over theBetter than cocaine bear. Nic is playing Dracula (not himself), and chews up the scenes he is in. The lack of agenda is also refreshing, especially with Awkwafina in it. This is fun and thoroughly enjoyable. The gore is campy and over the top (Evil Dead-like), not grindhouse psycho-ville.… Expand

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8

MetacriticOnurApr 15, 2023

excellent
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possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good.

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8

SinashahabiApr 14, 2023

Good. Good. Good. Good. Good.Good. Good. Good. Good. Good.Good. Good. Good. Good. Good.Good. Good. Good. Good. Good.

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7

TVJerryApr 18, 2023

Nicholas Hoult plays the titular character, Dracula's familiar, who does his bidding, including bringing him bodies to drain. He visits a support group for help ridding himself of the toxic, co-dependent relationship, but things go horriblyNicholas Hoult plays the titular character, Dracula's familiar, who does his bidding, including bringing him bodies to drain. He visits a support group for help ridding himself of the toxic, co-dependent relationship, but things go horribly wrong. There's lots of blood spattered around with body parts flying thru the air. In an attempt to render the action intense, director Chris McKay has shot it in a blur, so much of the good stuff is undetectable. The decision to tell the backstory in classic Bella Lugosi style is a visual treat. Hoult retains his usual bedeviled charm, but it's Nicolas Cage who makes the movie. He's having so much fun and creates a delightfully evil but manically inspired vampire. While the prospect is better than the result, there's still sufficient violent bloodshed (although never scary) and comic moments to make this movie fun.… Expand

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10

BarnyMay 6, 2023

It's almost as if Nicolas Cage was made for this kind of role, or vice versa. The movie is imperfect but extremely fun to watch.

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10

mbelizecMay 7, 2023

This is really good movie. Nicholas Cage was stunning in this role. Reminds me of Jack Nicholson playing the werewolf. Both are natural in those roles.

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7

GLADIADORApr 29, 2023

violento e sanguinario. Renfield traz nicolas cage como dracula e isso é a melhor parte do filme, o que tambem não deixa de ser ilario

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7

AhkmanJun 13, 2023

This deserves better scores than it is getting. It's light weight and not meant to be taken seriously. Pros: The actor who plays Renfield is good, Nick Cage is also good. Cage doesn't appear as much as you might think but that could actuallyThis deserves better scores than it is getting. It's light weight and not meant to be taken seriously. Pros: The actor who plays Renfield is good, Nick Cage is also good. Cage doesn't appear as much as you might think but that could actually be a good thing. Supporting cast are mostly fun.
Cons: I'm so-so about Awkwafina. She's pleasant enough but nothing amazing and as a comedian she is not particularly funny. Hollywood is trying to make her a star for reasons I can't fathom. I also don't buy her and the main character as a romantic couple. That said this movie is much more fun than most stuff coming out of Hollywood at the moment.… Expand

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9

VictorBravo81Apr 27, 2023

I am absolutely shocked that the ratings for this, both critic and user, are so abysmally low… I am a complete snob and hate everything, but I thought this was fantastic. I was laughing the entire time and thought the performances wereI am absolutely shocked that the ratings for this, both critic and user, are so abysmally low… I am a complete snob and hate everything, but I thought this was fantastic. I was laughing the entire time and thought the performances were awesome. Cage was inspired and on point. Hoult was a breakout bonafide star. Awkwafina, who usually irritates the hell out of me, was earnest and stunningly compelling. Most impressive was Ben Schwartz, who surprisingly embodied an actual character — most of the tome — that wasn’t himself. Sure, the gore was completely over the top and, yes, I’ve been in therapy for narcissistic abuse… but never you mind that. This was the most enjoyable film I’d seen in theaters all year. Loved it.… Expand

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8

Onlyclassicvg1May 7, 2023

Starring: Alexis Rodney, Bryan Larkin, Chloe Coleman, Chris Pine, Daisy Head, Dan Poole, Edgar Abram, Hugh Grant, Jason Wong, Justice Smith, Kenneth Collard, Lati Gbaja, Michelle Rodriguez, Nicholas Blane, Rege-Jean Page, Sophia Eleni, SophiaStarring: Alexis Rodney, Bryan Larkin, Chloe Coleman, Chris Pine, Daisy Head, Dan Poole, Edgar Abram, Hugh Grant, Jason Wong, Justice Smith, Kenneth Collard, Lati Gbaja, Michelle Rodriguez, Nicholas Blane, Rege-Jean Page, Sophia Eleni, Sophia Lillis, Spencer Wilding… Expand

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7

stevekmJun 18, 2023

An interesting reversal of the Dracula movies, this one centers on his helper Renfield. Okay, really enjoyed Nick Cage.

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7

LISOCHIKOTOSAMay 3, 2023

A good movie overall though a bit more gory than I expected

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10

GumdropMay 3, 2023

This movie is mad in the best possible way. I'm sure there wer flaws but I was too busy just enjoying it to notice. Haven't had this much fun watching a movie in a long time.

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7

Nightscape_May 11, 2023

Renfield was a fun film with rough acting and writing, but ultimately provided an enjoyable experience. Cage was very menacing as Dracula; I really loved the homage to Bela Lugosi. The action scenes were very entertaining. I thought the fightRenfield was a fun film with rough acting and writing, but ultimately provided an enjoyable experience. Cage was very menacing as Dracula; I really loved the homage to Bela Lugosi. The action scenes were very entertaining. I thought the fight choreography was really well done. The CGI could be hit and miss; it was decent overall. The story was enjoyable and unique. It could be a bit cheesy and predictable at times, but it didn't really hinder my enjoyment of the film. Definitely a decent black comedy.… Expand

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8

busiekMay 28, 2023

Great comedic horror. Violent and fun! All actors performed good. Nicolas Cage is in "full Cage" mode and he is great!

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7

alanpotter17May 1, 2023

Tudo não passa de uma enorme brincadeira, e quando os filmes são assim, e os atores entendem a proposta, o filme só tem a ganhar.
Trata-se da vida do Renfield, o homem que anos atrás foi procurar o conde Drácula e tornou-se seu servo. EleTudo não passa de uma enorme brincadeira, e quando os filmes são assim, e os atores entendem a proposta, o filme só tem a ganhar.
Trata-se da vida do Renfield, o homem que anos atrás foi procurar o conde Drácula e tornou-se seu servo. Ele também se torna imortal, mas enquanto seu senhor precisa se alimentar de sangue humano, ele se alimenta de insetos (!) para manter-se, e são esses pequenos seres que lhe dão um poder fenomenal.
Tendo que se mudar para uma cidade grande e lotada de gangster, Renfield sai atrás de mais carne humana para dar ao Drácula, pois eles haviam quase sido pegos (numa cena de ação, em flashback, muito divertida cheia de adrenalina). Mas ao entrar em contato com o universo urbano, Renfield entra em crise de identidade e começa a questionar o relacionamento de codependência que tem com o Drácula.
É muito engraçado o roteiro usar dessa premissa para inserí-la numa roda de conversa de igreja com pessoas que buscam encontrar-se. Usando de frases retiradas dos típicos livros de autoajuda, o filme tira sarro da "positiviade tóxica", e com uma edição e ritmo que nunca caem. De fato o filme é ágil, tem muita ação, muito sangue, e cenas que de tão toscas ficaram super engraçadas.
O destaque vai para a policial oriental, que ganha espaço na trama por querer desbancar as gangues, Renfield acaba se cruzando com ela e os dois se unem com o objetivo de deter o Drácula, aliás, muito bem encarnado por Nicolas Cage, que usa do tom acertado para conferir ao monstro toda soberba típica.
Não espere coerência alguma na história, as cenas de ação com muito sangue e muito bem filmadas compensam os absurdos.
Daí é só se deixar pela diversão, o roteiro ágil e o tempo de duração do filme, bem curto, não deixarão ninguém cansado, ao contrário, as horas irão passar voando e o entretenimento vai passando diante dos seus olhos para puro aproveito. É bem divertido.… Expand

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8

matthias17Apr 26, 2023

Brilliant acting by both actors especially by the legendary nick cage. It is a very enjoyable film overall.

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8

triadneApr 24, 2023

IT WAS BRUTAL!!! I did really enjoy it though! Some parts were quite shocking, but although i covered my eyes and my mouth many times, it played it just to the right level where it turned into comedy! I definitely compare this to a From DuskIT WAS BRUTAL!!! I did really enjoy it though! Some parts were quite shocking, but although i covered my eyes and my mouth many times, it played it just to the right level where it turned into comedy! I definitely compare this to a From Dusk til Dawn type experience.… Expand

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Quintin73Apr 19, 2023

Amazing! My fav film of 2023. Deadpool meets What we do in the Shadows. Nic Cage is genius. Laugh out loud bloody hilarious. The entire theater was roaring.

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CriticDonApr 26, 2023

A Refreshing Take on Horror Movies I am going to refer this movie to all of my friends and family members.

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Scottketchie19May 1, 2023

This movie was awesome, everything that you want out of a Dracula film. I want more of this!!!

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KatiKnittMay 3, 2023

Nick Cage is amazing as Dracula. What I'm missing is a sense of Renfield being traumatized or having atleast a little bit of the evil energy that Dracula has. Working alongside him for decades seems like something that would change a man, butNick Cage is amazing as Dracula. What I'm missing is a sense of Renfield being traumatized or having atleast a little bit of the evil energy that Dracula has. Working alongside him for decades seems like something that would change a man, but Renfield is acting like he's mostly fine. I would've liked to see some other characters be a bit more shocked about his blood spilling as well. Overall still a great movie.… Expand

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paradoxiomMay 5, 2023

I was surprised this movie was rated so low (by critics of course lol), this is a really good fun movie and I was laughing my ass off the whole time. CAGE IS BACK BABY. (Not that he ever went anywhere.)

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LizakarMay 29, 2023

I don't understand why this film has such low rating. It was funny, campy and I left the theatre with a smile on my face. I had fun watching this

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7

quittit1Jul 7, 2023

Kind of like an over the top Warm Bodies. Just about everything is done over the top. It works, in a funny way. Don’t expect a gripping story but it is good enough to hold your attention and it has good comedy

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8

darocaboJun 13, 2023

The movie delivers, it's very funny and good action. Nicolage Cage did a good job creating his own version of Dracula. The third act feels a little rush, but in general the movie is a blast!

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PunisherTeamSep 1, 2023

Very funny. Very original. It's not the typical Draculea movie. The worst: Should be more in the movie Nicolas Cage

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