Review of Dracula Untold (2014) by Lynn H — 29 Jul 2016

It's a good thing that critics' reviews have very little impact on my desire and subsequent decision to see a movie at the cinema! After seeing the trailer, I was compelled to see _Dracula Untold_ as it warranted a viewing on the big screen! I enjoyed this version of the story of Vlad III immensely; it felt the most authentic and more closely aligned with historical accounts and Romanian folklore! Accustomed to watching 2+-hour movies, some of the scenes felt a little rushed as I would preferred a lengthier development of some of the storyline and supporting characters.

.. Nevertheless, I liked the artistic liberties taken (which is rare occurrence for me) during the direction and production of the movie! The musical score complemented the scenes well, the cinematography and CGI effects (especially Prince Vlad's transitional relationship with the bats) were impressive, and Luke Evans was emotively convincing in his portrayal of his character as well as serving as a smoldering sight for sore eyes! As far as I'm concerned, _Dracula Untold_ is definitely worth viewing at least once, and in my case, several times via encore presentations!