The vampire genre has been treated by various storytellers in many different ways. Through the ages, The Count, that once was, has either been shown as a disheveled, repulsive creature feeding on rats; or it has turned to its Stoker origins and has held on to his status of the dark-prince. Someone whose is a rather colorful being with a fine and tasteful wardrobe and the undying thirst for blood, which keeps him from aging.
This immortal Prince of Darkness has inspired some of the best and worst pieces of art. Byzantium is one of the better ones. Having said that, the liberties it takes with some of the most fundamental peculiarities of the vampire lore do not blend too well.
Apart from that, the film pleases. It deals mostly with what vampire films deal with these days, preaching in the form of metaphorically accepting an addict into the society, an addict that poses fatal threat to all.
I'll let you decipher the bloody tale itself, besides that Gemma Arterton is true vampire material. Her sparrow eyes and stark features, coupled with the make-up add to give us a sultry Clara who will spare no one and who no one will spare.
If you've watched 'Låt den rätte komma (2008)' and liked it, you'll love this one.
Do not go in expecting your run of the mill vampire film. This is Jordan and the last time he dealt with the subject, we were left with a long shot being pulled away from Tom Cruise as Lestat drove along the highway while Guns n' Roses cover of 'Sympathy for the Devil' played in the back.
This immortal Prince of Darkness has inspired some of the best and worst pieces of art. Byzantium is one of the better ones. Having said that, the liberties it takes with some of the most fundamental peculiarities of the vampire lore do not blend too well.
Apart from that, the film pleases. It deals mostly with what vampire films deal with these days, preaching in the form of metaphorically accepting an addict into the society, an addict that poses fatal threat to all.
I'll let you decipher the bloody tale itself, besides that Gemma Arterton is true vampire material. Her sparrow eyes and stark features, coupled with the make-up add to give us a sultry Clara who will spare no one and who no one will spare.
If you've watched 'Låt den rätte komma (2008)' and liked it, you'll love this one.
Do not go in expecting your run of the mill vampire film. This is Jordan and the last time he dealt with the subject, we were left with a long shot being pulled away from Tom Cruise as Lestat drove along the highway while Guns n' Roses cover of 'Sympathy for the Devil' played in the back.