Evans commits, but this Dracula trades scares for forgettable CGI action.
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Critic consensus
Critical consensus on Dracula Untold leans negative, with most reviewers finding the film a middling and forgettable experience. The most consistent praise was directed at Luke Evans, whose performance as Vlad was seen by several critics as committed and reasonably convincing. However, the film was widely criticized for abandoning horror in favor of action and CGI, with multiple reviewers noting it lacks any genuine fright or sense of dread. A few critics concede it is watchable as a one-time viewing, but the majority felt it failed to deliver on the potential of its subject matter.
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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...the film isn't the least bit frightening — the makers seem to forget that this is supposed to be a horror film, and in shoehorning all the action computer-generated imagery, the film loses all its thrill and sense of dread.
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It's a short enough film for an epic tale. Worth one watch.
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Overall, this film is not for those seeking a spooky tale, but for those ready to enjoy a human-interest saga.
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...this is essentially Evans's vehicle. His version of Dracula is action-oriented rather than horrifying and creepy. And keeping that in mind, he manages, in most parts, to get his teeth into the substance of Count Dracula's legend convincingly enough.
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Luke Evans as Vlad The Impaler is fabulous and has a sex appeal. Sarah Gadon and Dominic Cooper has also played their part well. But director Gary Shore fails to recreate the same Dracula magic that the other movies have.
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Ultimately, the film is neither bad enough to give you a migraine, nor is it good enough to warrant a watch. It ends with a setup for a sequel, basically saying "haha, we'll be back, suckers!".
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It is nothing more than one long, excruciating yawn...
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A film that could have been a genre breaking masterpiece, Dracula Untold in its present form would be a more honest work of art if it were titled Dracula Unfortunately.
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If you are bored and looking for a sci-fi entertainer, this might be the right choice for you. This movie is also a catch for anyone curious enough to dig into the folklore of Dracula.
Credits
Luke Evans
Sarah Gadon
Dominic Cooper
Gary Shore
Michael De Luca
Matt Sazama
Burk Sharpless
Ramin Djawadi
John Schwartzman
Richard PearsonEnglish films like Dracula Untold
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