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Summary: HORRIBLE!!!!!!
Review: First of all, I should start out by saying that I am a fanatic of the books, and that is what I am comparing this atrocity to (though really, there is no comparison.) I wasn't expecting alot when I heard they were making Queen into a movie. I liked Interview, and I, for some reason, thought that the "sequel" was going to be somewhere along the lines of the first movie. However that was not true. In fact, it looks like they did everything they could to pretend Interview was never made into a movie at all. Even before the movie came out I saw who they had cast for the roles and I wanted to cry. It was just horrible! They completely changed the entire plot of Queen, and made an even bigger mistake when they tried to incorporate The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned into one movie. They wrote out half of the characters, and the ones they did put into the movie didn't even look like they were supposed to. Seriously, how much would a bottle of hair dye cost? I'm sure fans of the chronicles would have been glad to donate a few dollars if that is what it took to get Lestat's hair blond, and what about Marius? He didn't even have hair at all! The script was unbelievably cheesy. I am just afraid that people think this is what the books were like! The acting wasn't the best it could have been, and though Stuart may have been handsome, he was still a horrible Lestat. They made Akasha look like a stripper, and it's a bit hard to be afraid of someone when they are dancing around in a bikini. Over all I thought the movie was a huge waste of time and money. The script was absolute trash and some scenes were so awkward I laughed out loud. As far as I am concerned this movie was a big joke.
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Summary: best movie of 2002
Review: i thoght it was scary and alsome aaliyah performance was stunning and it enden perfect to me its was the best movie of 2002
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Summary: Good movie, just inaccurate.
Review: The Queen of the Damned is a wonderful film. Townsend makes you want to join the undead. Unfourtunately, it is very inaccurate as compared to Anne Rice's novel. True, to put the whole novel on screen would be far to long to watch. However, even small details, such hair color are incorrect. Not to mention the huge distortion the film of who made Lestat and how as compared to the brillant book. I hoped it would be more true to the novel, but as just a movie it is well done. Pyrokeneisis, flying, and bloodsucking make for some interesting characters. Not to mention the bitchin' sound track. Therefore, as a film alone I would recommend it with four stars.
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Summary: One of the best i've seen in a while
Review: when i went to see this movie, i didnt know what to expect, i thought it would be like most of the vampire movies that i have seen, but i didnt expect that the story line would be this good. when i left the theater i Immediately went out and bought the sound track, I will be buying this on DVD as soon as it hits the stores. i actually expected to be disappointed after reading the reviews of some of the people on this page, but after seeing the movie, it was one of the best i've see in a while. I recommend that you go and decide for your selves. LM - Jax, FL
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Summary: WOW!!!!! THis Movie Rocks!!!
Review: I loved Interview with the vampire so when i found out that Queen of the damned was going to be made into a movie I was thrilled. But as it's release came and reviews for it were grim I was afraid that I would hate it. But my fears where without foundation because queen of the damned for a lack of better words rocked!! Stuart Townsend makes Lestat come alive. Something Tom could never do. Stuart brings out Lestat's true personality that of a sensual predator who only thinks of himself. As for the sountrack which is also great is arranged well and adds great texture to the film. I give this movie two thumbs up. Even though some people say that the movie is somewhat inaccurate well so is interview with the vampire but they are still both great movies and do justice the the overal feeling of the chronicles.
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Summary: Poor Vampire Flick!
Review: Interview With A Vampire was an excellent film,beautifully made based on an incredible idea. Queen Of The Damned illustrates if nothing else that Anne Rice is a wonderfully creative author, but I found that this film version of one of her books was very dull with plenty of wafer-thin characters thrown in. The vampire Lestat (wonderfully played by Stuart Townsend) decides to come out of retirement which is in fact a several hundred year slumber. He gives a great insight into the world of vampires- you know hates light,garlic and all things holy; loves darkness, blood attractive young ladies necks and eerrr "Nu-Metal!" But what annoys him most of all is that he's immortal. I mean he doesn't age at all,seems to have unlimited financial resources-yet he is just so bored with life. Sounds like a sort of spoilt brat vampire to me! So he figures that if he can totally provoke all the other vampires then maybe they'll become so enraged that they'll put him out of this eternal misery-and who better to the job then the "Queen Of The Damned"-or Aaliyah to us. How does he provoke them and her-well he becomes the lead singer of the world's biggest and most controversial Nu-Metal band. Hey I'd definitely be in with all the other vampires. There are interesting aspects to this film-how he became a vampire and how he dealt with this is pretty fascinating. Plus it's all shot using typical gothic colour and imagery. The monologue of his thoughts are filled with comical irony and is delivered in a marvellous 'dead-pan' way. Some of the subtle inter-action between the characters is also hilarious. Aaliyah looks astounding in her role as the queen of all the vampires-she really has a screen presence and what a tragedy that her career as an actress and musician was cut short. The vampire versus vampire conflicts that go on through the film is also quite original. Unfortunately none of the effects are particularly spectacular. Overall though while the idea is good the development and story line is just too weak to make this a truly memorable film.
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Summary: Disappointed
Review: I have never looked at my watch as many times as I did during this film. This movie dragged on to the point where I thought the end would not come. If you want to see this one, I recommend you wait until it is released on video. Don't waste your money in the theaters.
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Summary: In loving memory of Aaliyah
Review: When I went to see "Queen of the Damned" I didn't know what to expect. What I GOT was something different and suprisingly interesting. Some of the scenes were very beautiful. Mostly the ones between Stuart Townsend and Aaliyah. One of my favorite scenes would have to be when Lestat was playing his violin for the statue of Akasha. The only thing that got me was this: What you KNOW is that the title, "Queen of the Damned", suggests that Aaliyah has the big (better yet biggest) part in the movie. What you DON'T KNOW is that Aaliyah is in the last half of the movie. Well, with the part she was given Aaliyah was fantastic. Overall, "Queen of the Damned" is well-worth a watch. Maybe even purchasing the DVD if there is alot of good special features. GRADE: B+ earning 4 stars. *You'll always be in our hearts Aaliyah*
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Summary: The Queen of the Damned?
Review: This movie was very disappointing. I expected differences, but they went to far. Any Anne Rice fan would understand what I am saying. But, for those of you who go out to see movies for the fun of it (even if they TOTALLY disgrace the book) go ahead. There is enough gore for anyone to appriciate.
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Summary: The Queen of the Damned Movie
Review: If you have read the books and feel that this movie should be 100% accurate...don't see this film. If you appreciate the messages sent in the books then do see this movie. It is horrific, comedic and a gernerally good movie. It could never compare to Interveiw With a Vampire, but it's not that movie, nor does it star the same people or is it directed by the same person. It is a film on it's own and it is well done as such. This film is for the true Lestat fan. He tells the story, and he is the star. Enjoy!
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