What can I say about this film?
I absolutely loved it!! I remember when it first came out. I sat in the theater staring at the huge screen. My eyes filled with tears.
Why?
Because I related to Dracula. I related to his anger, his rage and his call to the dark side. He was angry and he was angry with God because he believed God betrayed him. I wept for him then and later as I grew older; I wept for myself...
What a horrible feeling it is; to believe that you have been forsaken by God. Left, abandoned, deserted. Where do you go when you feel this way? Who can you turn to?
I find it difficult to explain why I felt bad for Dracula then. It was almost as if I were watching a prophecy of what was yet to come in my own life.
Nevertheless, the film was great. Unlike my experience with 'Interview with the Vampire' where I sat in the theater and ogled Brad Pitt for an hour and a half; this story really sucked me in with no eye candy.
Now that is not to say that Gary Oldman is unattractive, but I do want to point out the fact that I saw him for who he was, minus the fluff. I felt his pain, I experienced his agony. Dracula had a real story to tell and it was one that I related to.
I loved Winona as Mina. I've always like her as an actress anyway. She was perfect for this part. Her innocence, her curiosity and her passion for her dark prince. It was amazing. They had crazy chemistry. They were very enjoyable to watch.
Now this is the part that I really loved...
Renfield!
Renfield was crazy! Insane! Brilliant! Observative! My favorite quote from him is...
Dr Jack Seward: Mr Renfield how are you feeling tonight?
Renfield: Far better than you my love sick doctor.
Guys, when Renfield said that I hollered.
Ok so on to the next quote. This one is darker. But the dialogue grabbed me.
Dracula: Do you think you can destroy me with your idols? I who served the cross. I who commanded nations hundreds of years before you were born?
Van Helsing: Your armies were defeated. You tortured and impaled thousands of people.
Dracula: I was betrayed. Look what your God has done to me!
Van Helsing: No! Your war with God is over. You must pay for your crimes!
Isn't he hideous?? But hey he blames God for reducing him to such a creature; living a tormented existence. Drifting on and on in eternal darkness unable to exist in the light.
Like I said. This film was profound and just made me think overall. ~~
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