Review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) by Andrew B — 06 Nov 2007
What "Shadow of the Vampire" really does well is show a vampire as more than a symbol or a prop, and gives him true character. Count Orlok has lived for centuries in isolation, so that when F.
W. Murnau approaches him to be in his movie, he accepts gleefully. When the Count talks to his co-workers about being a vampire, he does not recount the glory of immortality but laments his loss of humanity.
Count Orlok declares that his highest, unattainable pleasure is "the warmth of the sun's rays", and later he is seen marveling over film footage of the sun in the sky. Willem Dafoe plays one of the best screen vampires of all time, since Max Shrek's in the original "Nosferatu" (i.
E. fitting, since both play the same character). Fans of vampire films and flms about film-making should definitely see this one. Quite frankly, anyone can see this movie and enjoy it.
This review of Shadow of the Vampire (2000) was written by Andrew B on 06 Nov 2007.
Shadow of the Vampire has generally received positive reviews.
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