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silferretFeb 10, 2014

Overall a very enjoyable experience. The beginning of the movie is full of a lot of exposition, but once the backstory is laid out the movie becomes a witty and enjoyable ride to the end. Zoey Deutch stands out in particular as Rose,Overall a very enjoyable experience. The beginning of the movie is full of a lot of exposition, but once the backstory is laid out the movie becomes a witty and enjoyable ride to the end. Zoey Deutch stands out in particular as Rose, blending her wit with action.… Expand

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lukechristianscMar 14, 2015

Okay just be glad that we didn't not get another mediocre version of twilight, but no we get get a mediocrity version of 'Mean Girls: vampire style' the story about the "academy" feels like Harry Potter. Screenwriter Daniel Waters andOkay just be glad that we didn't not get another mediocre version of twilight, but no we get get a mediocrity version of 'Mean Girls: vampire style' the story about the "academy" feels like Harry Potter. Screenwriter Daniel Waters and Director Mark Waters did not even the read the book by Richelle Mead (Author of "Bloodlines" series). Basically their making excuses to make a different story with the same characters but they a whole lot of comparison from the Mean Girls characters. However i was entertained by the story also the mythology of Vampire in Mead's world. The characters Lissa was an underdeveloped character played by actress Lucy Fry. Speaking the cast their all terrible actors, some can act i guess? But i will read the series! Grade C+… Expand

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TVJerryFeb 16, 2014

The trailer (and director Mark Waters) would have you believe that this is a cruel high school comedy in the vein of "Mean Girls," but it's the combo of "Twilight' and Harry Potter with liberal helpings of teenage crushes and bloodsuckerThe trailer (and director Mark Waters) would have you believe that this is a cruel high school comedy in the vein of "Mean Girls," but it's the combo of "Twilight' and Harry Potter with liberal helpings of teenage crushes and bloodsucker battles. It revolves around 2 best friends (one a vampire and one her protector) who face all manner of challenges at the special school for their kind. All 3 of the funny lines are in the trailer. The rest is a mediocre blend of romance, magic and mystery. It never drags, but doesn't soar either. Young female fans of the book might enjoy it.… Expand

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TannerSoetaertFeb 11, 2014

Very disappointing and chalked full of missed opportunity's and untapped potential. In theory this movie did everything right "sorta" they got a great director, the source material is very good and they cast in my opinion a very strong castVery disappointing and chalked full of missed opportunity's and untapped potential. In theory this movie did everything right "sorta" they got a great director, the source material is very good and they cast in my opinion a very strong cast well suited for the roles. I do love mark waters and on the surface this movie was perfect for him a story about girls in a high school with vampires its not his fault for making the movie the way he does best it just wasn't the right movie for him. The things that make the book series so successful are the relationships between the characters and we didn't see enough of that due to the god awful pacing and the inner struggle and resilience of rose along with her determination to protect Lissa and that just never really came across. Did it fallow the plot points of the book sort of but it glossed over what should have been the focus the emotion and turmoil instead of the snarky remarks and attempts at memorable one liners none of witch i remember. It is that turmoil and relationship of rose and Lissa that makes it different from twilight or harry potter not making a twilight joke.

As for the acting i do still believe Zoey Deutch was the right fit for rose i just don't believe she was given the direction or opportunity to show what she is capable of as an actress. she was a bit to detached but that appears to be how it was supposed to be but i still would have loved to see her be strong and vulnerable and use the snarky comments has a defense mechanism instead of the we have to tell everybody the story in as short of time as possible quick some one try to make a joke way in witch she was used. when she was given the opportunity it was a very good scene well half a scene due to pacing problem but not her fault. in the case of her costar Danila Kozlovsky i felt he did a fantastic job at portraying Dmitri and had great chemistry with Zoey but the relation ship in the movie felt like the rest of the movie feeling rushed and left me wanting more. Lucy Fry is another case of many in the movie where i feel her charecter didn't develop properly and was missed used due to time i wish i could have seen more of a supportive relationship between Lissa and Rose instead of using her mainly as a device to move the story along and explore her corrector more.

over all i feel the acting wasn't bad just given wrong direction, the action scenes ranged from ridiculous to slightly above average, most scenes were way to short and were difficult to keep up with the story and i felt like the characters were trying to explain the scene to us. and did i mention the pacing. when a movie has this much back story and things to explain you cant rush it this movie if it had been done properly should have been twenty to thirty minutes longer as it stands it is still just a hodgepodge of could have been and almost's and just reeks of trying to make a quick buck on another popular YA novel instead of taking the time to dig just a bit deeper and truly do the book justice and make a good movie… Expand

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KeziahJul 23, 2014

I never write reviews but I actually made an account just to say how disappointing this movie is. It felt like a very low budget movie, with the typical cringe worthy humor you always get in these teen chick flicks. I read the books when II never write reviews but I actually made an account just to say how disappointing this movie is. It felt like a very low budget movie, with the typical cringe worthy humor you always get in these teen chick flicks. I read the books when I was younger, waited eagerly for the next, I was completely hooked. I enjoyed them so much so finding out they had finally made a movie adaptation was really exciting, as I long awaited one at the time. It feels a lot more childish than the books, I would say to anyone read them before you watch the movie, or at least don't get a bad idea from this. The entire thing just felt very rushed, choppy, low budget and in all honesty... quite trashy. Highly disappointed.… Expand

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Irisheyz77Feb 8, 2014

I really liked this movie. Very true to the books, including some of my favorite dialogue scenes. Where there some changes? Yes, but they only enhanced the over all movie. This one is so much better than its ads. Check out my full thoughtsI really liked this movie. Very true to the books, including some of my favorite dialogue scenes. Where there some changes? Yes, but they only enhanced the over all movie. This one is so much better than its ads. Check out my full thoughts here: http://www.tickettoanywhere.net/2014/02/movie-thoughts-vampire-academy.html… Expand

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evanrmMar 10, 2014

Badly written script, poorly paced, mish-mash of non-connecting bits and pieces with no segues. It knows it's just another crappy high school film, but it tries to be smarter than it really is, with several references to 80s films that it'sBadly written script, poorly paced, mish-mash of non-connecting bits and pieces with no segues. It knows it's just another crappy high school film, but it tries to be smarter than it really is, with several references to 80s films that it's target audience isn't going to recognise, and those who do recognise them won't care.… Expand

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avaterzyFeb 9, 2014

I think that the movie had a lot of attitude and a good background story, although in the future I hope to see the movies in a much more serious light because the story truly is amazing. This movie was definitely hilarious though and I thinkI think that the movie had a lot of attitude and a good background story, although in the future I hope to see the movies in a much more serious light because the story truly is amazing. This movie was definitely hilarious though and I think that made it fun to watch.… Expand

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will0002Feb 8, 2014

good enough with the book's plot . i believe in the second film they'll do a lot better ,and can't wait to see another character like Andrian and Sydney

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AmyLeeCurtisFeb 7, 2014

As someone who read and LOVED the books, it stayed very true to the book's plot, but with some details changed to make it more action-packed in a very good way. The only thing I disliked was that Lissa's and Christian's personalities wereAs someone who read and LOVED the books, it stayed very true to the book's plot, but with some details changed to make it more action-packed in a very good way. The only thing I disliked was that Lissa's and Christian's personalities were different. Lissa wasn't as timid and Christian wasn't as sardonic and angry. I imagine in the eyes of someone who didn't read the books or much about the movie prior to seeing it, the biggest issue you will have is the pace and information overload. The only thing I thing that would have made it better were (as a book reader) fixing Christian's and Lissa's personalities and the fast-pace. I think it would have been worth it for them to have gone from 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours by using that extra 20 minutes to slow it down for everyone so the jokes and information could settle in the audience.… Expand

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kate1901Feb 8, 2014

if you have not gone to see vampire academy yet, you do not know what your missing. this movie is amazing, and i encourage everyone to go support it! loved it!!!

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thea06Feb 8, 2014

Amazing movie! Go see it if you haven't already. Very similar to the book. I'm really happy with how it turned out! I'm looking forward to the sequel!!! Loved Loved Loved it!

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JotheeFeb 13, 2014

This is the best possible movie adaptation for Vampire Academy book. Mark Waters and Daniel Waters did a great job in turning the pages onto the screen. Not only will it satisfy the fans of the series but also the movie-goers.

It hasThis is the best possible movie adaptation for Vampire Academy book. Mark Waters and Daniel Waters did a great job in turning the pages onto the screen. Not only will it satisfy the fans of the series but also the movie-goers.

It has drama, comedy and romance. But unlike so many other teen movies. This focuses on friendship. The bond between to girls that leans on each other when no one else does.
Remember when most of the fans are so worried that it will be like Mean Girls or that it has too much comedy in it? The movie has flaws but I can vouch that the movie is as much as possible very true to the book.

Most of the cast was perfection. I’ll admit I had doubts with Danila Kozlovsky playing Dimitri, our Russian God that we so badly wanted to be portrayed perfectly. And he did. He did it wonderfully. Danila Kozlovsky IS our Russian God.

Zoey’s take on Rose was spot on. She delivered all her comic lines smoothly.

Lucy's acting was pretty cool too.

Dom... He is perf.

And Sarah, we all knew she will be an awesome Natalie and she delivered.… Expand

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moonsicleFeb 24, 2014

Older, mature audiences probably won't enjoy it, stick to the 'oscar' films. But for the age brackets it is actually meant for, (young adult/ teen), it is perfect! I thought it was great and had a deep back story that made it worth a secondOlder, mature audiences probably won't enjoy it, stick to the 'oscar' films. But for the age brackets it is actually meant for, (young adult/ teen), it is perfect! I thought it was great and had a deep back story that made it worth a second one! Highly recommend.… Expand

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brimdunkletonFeb 22, 2014

this is the kind of movie you take your kids to see to punish them for something bad they did.
nothing is redeemable here. just another example of the downgrading zeitgeist of human intelligence and pop culture blending together like athis is the kind of movie you take your kids to see to punish them for something bad they did.
nothing is redeemable here. just another example of the downgrading zeitgeist of human intelligence and pop culture blending together like a horridly ugly, fat, smelly orgy.
0/10 do not see, spare your sanity.… Expand

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adenameliaFeb 8, 2014

I thought that this movie was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. Not only did they stay SO SO SO close to the book.. everything they added made is so much more! Go see this movie and I promise you will love it!

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Sandra007Mar 17, 2014

I haven't watched the movie yet, but the book's are great (10/10) and comparing VA with twilight and harry potter is ridiculous, because VA has a completely different storyline and i also saw trailers for VA and it doesn't seem that bad, illI haven't watched the movie yet, but the book's are great (10/10) and comparing VA with twilight and harry potter is ridiculous, because VA has a completely different storyline and i also saw trailers for VA and it doesn't seem that bad, ill give it a try. :)… Expand

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whoislallyFeb 9, 2014

Best movie, everyone should watch it right now. The plot is so different from the usual vampire stories there are nowadays, and there is no similarity between Twilight and VA, it's worth it watch it this weekend.

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slmUSAFeb 9, 2014

The acting in this movie is great...for every character! The characters are just as I pictured them in the books. Dimitri is delicious, and Rose is just the right amount of cute, funny, sarcastic, and guardian. Only criticism is that they didThe acting in this movie is great...for every character! The characters are just as I pictured them in the books. Dimitri is delicious, and Rose is just the right amount of cute, funny, sarcastic, and guardian. Only criticism is that they did a poor job of marketing the movie. The trailer sucks. The acting is so much better than in Twilight or Harry Potter (both films had excellent acting, and some very amateur acting). You don't have to have read the books to understand what's going on (not true in HP or Twilight). Can't wait for the sequel(s).… Expand

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feliperodxFeb 8, 2014

Anothe more vampire movie... but any of them was thid bad.
vampire academy is like the badass twilight but it really is a ass of twilight.
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dm1989Feb 7, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ok so I am a huge fan of the books but, this movie was a disaster! It's like they ripped the first book in the series in half, picked every boring part in that half to place in the movie then, decided to leave out an important character in the series (Adrian) and to top it all off let's throw some cheesy/crappy humor in there and end the movie when things are actually going to get interesting. A serious fail considering how great the books were and, considering the director.… Expand

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diiilleFeb 14, 2014

It was amazing! If you liked the book, then you really should see the movie! It was amazing. It's funny, full of action with a little bit of romance. You should give it a chance, you'll love it!

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ThegodfathersonFeb 7, 2014

It all plays out with lots of carnage, a bit of hooking-up and a final plea to end the high school obsession with "gossip, snobbiness and slut-shaming." I can imagine "Vampire Academy" being moderately enjoyable for moviegoers who haveIt all plays out with lots of carnage, a bit of hooking-up and a final plea to end the high school obsession with "gossip, snobbiness and slut-shaming." I can imagine "Vampire Academy" being moderately enjoyable for moviegoers who have already read the book and would like to see the places and people they have envisioned, but the rest of us are better off matriculating elsewhere.… Expand

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LamontRaymondFeb 10, 2014

I would consider myself among the very narrow target audience of this movie. I dig sci-fi, monster mythology (vampires, werewolves, etc.), and I am a fan of the lead actress who was great in a smaller role in "Ringer." It's just that theI would consider myself among the very narrow target audience of this movie. I dig sci-fi, monster mythology (vampires, werewolves, etc.), and I am a fan of the lead actress who was great in a smaller role in "Ringer." It's just that the material - the story - is so flat and devoid of any pulse whatsoever. It's really a shame. The trailer makes it look fun in the way that Buffy was fun. Nope.… Expand

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KadeemluvmusicFeb 9, 2014

Maybe fang fangs just drink the kool-aid watching another disappointing YA novel based movie. Last Year, every YA movie (except Catching Fire) were not very good but at least I could read a little bit more about these books. BeautifulMaybe fang fangs just drink the kool-aid watching another disappointing YA novel based movie. Last Year, every YA movie (except Catching Fire) were not very good but at least I could read a little bit more about these books. Beautiful Creatures, The Host, The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones and Ender's Game all failed to find an audience and reviews were numb. Vampire Academy should be the next one to suffer because I really love the book series rather than watching a Mean Girls-like chick flick about two teenage students trying to find hidden secrets and dangerous paths of the Academy. The real problem was that it just wanted their attention and then fans just skipped the movie and see The LEGO Movie instead. Vampire Academy is pretty much the same and it has a tedious script, poor acting, make absolutely no sense to what the film is about (just in case you've already spend some time shopping at the mall). Wait a minute, is this the first movie from the director who jumpstart Mean Girls into a recipe for success? Yes, but that doesn't mean you want to make another one of the "Twilight" rip-offs. Fans could really enjoy the movie as often as they like, but I think Vampire Academy is one of the most disappointing movies of 2014.… Expand

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Movie1997Feb 8, 2014

It's a typical "Twilight" style book to film movie. It's bad to the point where its laughable. "Vampire Academy" is a movie that knows what it is, but doesn't execute anything that tries even in the slightest to become a unique book to filmIt's a typical "Twilight" style book to film movie. It's bad to the point where its laughable. "Vampire Academy" is a movie that knows what it is, but doesn't execute anything that tries even in the slightest to become a unique book to film adaptation. Overall, it's a typical "Twilight" movie, but without all the "Twilight" absurd creepiness. I give this a C!… Expand

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IlovethemmoviesMar 10, 2014

Sucks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Waste of time and money!

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MKSauceLOLFeb 8, 2014

Vampire Academy is another bad Vampire film based on a book
Pros
-The acting is solid Cons -Campy Dialogue -Confusing plot -It's as fun as watching grass grow -the only thing that will go through your head in this entire film is "IVampire Academy is another bad Vampire film based on a book
Pros
-The acting is solid
Cons
-Campy Dialogue
-Confusing plot
-It's as fun as watching grass grow
-the only thing that will go through your head in this entire film is "I don't care"
Recommendation: Twilight fans (cuz they'll like anything with vampires in it)… Expand

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giulimianaNov 11, 2014

As I have read the book my opinion is bias but I really enjoyed the movie. It's a shame that it flopped because it had potential but the key issue with the film is that I am not sure who they were trying to market this movie to. Honestly if IAs I have read the book my opinion is bias but I really enjoyed the movie. It's a shame that it flopped because it had potential but the key issue with the film is that I am not sure who they were trying to market this movie to. Honestly if I hadn't read the book I don't think I would have watched it. They have tried to recreate a Mean Girls style film which is fine because the books are about high school drama but I don't think they sold it to anyone with the trailers and this approach. They would have been better of attempting to go darker as that is the recent trends. Despite this the film is very enjoyable and if you are a fan of Mean Girls and/ or vampires this movie has you covered.… Expand