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Summary: Queen of the Damned
Review: Lets take a moment to correct some issues. They did do a Great Job of combining the 2nd and 3rd books of the series but when this happens you have to expect somethings to be different like instead of bring the big story out about Magnus being Lestats maker they used marius they combined many key points from both lestat and queen of the damned to create the movie story true no movie is exactily like the book, thats to be expected if you think it sorry wrong if you are going to wine about it do it on your own time not where someone has to read your review, all in all the Movie was great there are many more differances from the movie to the 2 books but who cares anyone who is a true Anne Rice fan, we all looked forward to Queen of the Damned and it would have been a great movie no matter what. But don't let anyone make you change your mind because of a review see it yourself and then you make your mind up, even if its not exacily what you think it should be its your opinion no one elses, make your mid up for yourself.On a lighter note as a fan of Anne Rice and all her Books from the Vampire Chronicales to the Mayfair Witches to the sleeping beauty series and many more Queen of the Damned will Never be a disapointment to me I loved the way Lestat was played, when i first saw who Stuart Townsend was i never thought he would be able to potray Lestat as who he was, but I was wrong and think he did a beautiful job as well as everyone else, except for one person Paul McGann did not fit the image of David Talbot but he did with his attitude and manner of how he conducted himself. Let me just reinterate one thing I Loved the movie I give it 5 stars but it is your choice make your own Decision.
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Summary: So it's not like the book.......get over it!!!!
Review: The whole point of making a movie out of a book isn't to do a simple re-telling of the book, but to expand on the book and the characters. "Queen Of The Damned" is a perfect example, and while it is very different from the book, it leaves it's own aura. Of course, the show stopper here is Aaliyah, who was absolutely perfect for Akasha, and she portrays her beuatifully. Stuart Townsend does a good job as Lestat, and is very easy on the eyes as well :) The movie flows well, and the best part is not how Akasha is thrust forth in the beginning, but how you have to wait for her. Overall, it is an enjoyable movie, but if you're SO into the book that you can't see passed a different way of working it, then go sulk in a corner somwhere.
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Summary: Queen Of The Damned
Review: Saw Queen of the Damned on Friday night. Like Interview, I was not sure what to expect. But I was very very pleased! Many will be disappointed. But they should keep in mind that turning a very detailed book or books, since it combines elements of The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the Damned is very difficult. The movie would have had to have been at least 4 hours long, or longer. One reviewer mentioned a mini series. That would have been a good idea. Anyway, the movie was well done! The actors really captured each character very well. After all, how would you act if you had been a vampire for thousands of years, part of those years spent in a state of "sleep" because you were so tired of being immortal. Then you "wake up" to "rule" the world again. You don't think your behaviour would be a little strange....? Aaliyah did a Fabulous job as Akasha!! Anyway, ultimately very pleased and the songs by Jonathan are excellent. Am listening to the soundtrack at this very moment. Very good. I recommend that anyone who is a fan of the Chronicles see this movie and enjoy it....
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Summary: great movie!
Review: this was the best vampire movie i have seen since its prequel. i loved the action and the rock image. when i read the book, this was exactly the way i pictured it. and stuart townsend was very sexy as lestat!
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Summary: An incoherent, boring mess
Review: I can't believe this film did not go straight to video: it's that bad. The film is nothing more than 100 minutes of footage culled from MTV. That in itself should tell you just about everything you need to know about this non-film. The fact is, there is NO way to compare this to Interview with the Vampire, which was an actual movie with an actual story with actual actors. Queen of the Damned is a stupid, campy, incoherent, boring mess. The weak plot is made worse by acting that is stiffer then the corpses in the film and accents that seem to be inspired by Saturday morning cartoons -- which probably appeals to those who enjoy this movie. Is Queen of the Damned a fair adaptation of the book? Nope. The filmmakers have removed so much of the story, and so many of the characters, that it's a wonder they were interested in making this movie at all.... Gee, no goth here. And to think, vampires used to be cool...
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Summary: A Very Dissapointing Movie From A V Cronical Fan
Review: First of all I do agree with the previous veiwer who gave this movie a one star. They ruined the story from the book. They made this movie a teens night out movie. I guess my expectations was high because of "Interview With A Vampire" was a excellent movie. This movie was not as classy. The acting was good but i think they should of kept Tom Cruise as Lestat. Alot of movies get ruined when they have a casting change. They should of kept this movie on the same page as Interview With A Vampire.
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Summary: ...
Review: I advise you not to see this movie. You want to see a good vampire movie with and all star cast. get Bram stoker's dracula the story is good and it lives up to the original novel than any other version. Gary oldman gives an outstanding performance as Dracula. The special effects are excellant and once you start to watch it you get hooked very easily. Anthony hopkins plays the opposite side to dracula. Francis Ford Coppola knew what he was doing.
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Summary: This "Queen" is a royal pain.
Review: "Queen of the Damned," the latest in a long, long, long line of vampires-gone-amok movies, contains elements borrowed from various different films, all of which are easily spotted, and none of which are the least bit interesting, or fun. From special effects that look like left-over CGI work from "The Matrix," to the hard rock and heavy metal music that permeates much of today's horror fare, this "Queen" is a royal pain. The story is based on the novel from Anne Rice, who penned the now-famous "Interview With the Vampire," which was also made into a motion picture. "Queen," being the third in a series of four books, begins with the introduction of Lestat (Stuart Townsend), who has awakened from a deep sleep to resume his machinations on Earth. After converting a hard rock band into his personal entourage, he makes himself known publicly to the world, summoning his fellow vampires to join him in his openness. But does everyone buy into it? Or does the whole world, save for a handful of mortal characters, look at is as a publicity stunt? Once his presence has been announced, and his fame sealed, Lestat soon finds himself the subject of fascination by Jesse (Marguerite Moreau), a young woman affiliated with a London-based association that studies the dealings of the underworld without dabbling in it themselves. Of course, being youthful and stupid, Jesse becomes entranced by Lestat after reading his journal, which reveals his inner torments and his love for Akasha (Aaliyah), known by vampires as "the queen of all who are damned." If you're wondering where all of this is going, then you're probably not going to get much satisfaction from the film itself. The movie finds a comfort zone in the reminiscence of Lestat's past as read by Jesse, and for a few, fleeting moments, the movie looks as though it will take off. But then we are cast back into the less-entertaining subplots, as Jesse pleads with him to make her immortal, while Akasha, returning in (literally) a blaze of glory, seeks him out to make him her new king. Putting the movie's faithfulness to the book aside, the story presented here is just plain messy, jumping to and fro between past and present, setting and setting, with little attention to its characters' emotions or to coherence. I must give the movie credit for attempting to evoke sympathy for Lestat, but why does he feel burdened by immortality, when the film itself is constantly reverting to its pro-vampire appeal? And where's the fear factor? What's so scary about Akasha, who points at things and causes them to combust? You do have to give director Michael Rymer credit for at least trying to put a stylish spin on the film. "Queen" has all the dismal glitz and gothic radiance money can buy, but it's all been done before, and much better. The fancy choreography of action and fight sequences can be attributed to the recent rage in such fanciful tactics spun from movies like "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." The film's overall edge, from the music to the quick cuts, is reminiscent of the far-superior "Blade," and since when does a movie have to make your ears bleed to be interesting? The casting also turns out to be one of the film's pitfalls. Since much of the movie is guided by narration on the part of Lestat and Jesse, cast members Townsend and Moreau provide voice-overs that, oddly enough, are devoid of any suspense or intensity. Their performances onscreen are credible enough, though Townsend is no Bela Lugosi, or even Gary Oldman; for vampire, he doesn't carry the presence needed to evoke chills. As for the now-deceased Aaliyah, it's hard to say: the movie provides her with little dialogue, and she is onscreen for maybe a total of fifteen minutes, barely enough time to make any decision as to her talent. While I was watching "Queen of the Damned," my mind was elsewhere, thinking about far better vampire-oriented films like "Bram Stoker's Dracula," or "Blade," and even "Dracula 2000," which is similar in its stylistic intent to this film. I have yet to read a page of Anne Rice's "Vampire Chronicles;" after seeing the film, it's not on the top of my list, either. The film lacks intensity, energy, suspense, and originality; in short, it's about as lively as the blood that flows through Akasha's veins.
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Summary: I've gotta see it again!
Review: I wasn't all that interested in the Queen of the Damned before I saw it since I don't follow Anne Rice, however, I left the theater completely pumped up. Part of that was due to the amazing soundtrack, but most was the fact that the movie just ruled! Stuart Townsend did an incredible job of portraying Lestat, the egotistical, irresistible vampire who awakens Akasha, Queen of the Damned. Aaliyah did an equally impressive job in her part of Akasha, but I was disappointed that her part was so brief. The set was amazing and I can only imagine how much time and money it cost. All in all, QOTD is a kick a#$ movie and I can't wait til it comes out on video!
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Summary: Good Movie!
Review: I really liked this movie--no, it isn't the best directed, the adaption could have been better, etc. etc., but if you put aside that this movie is supposed to be an adaption of two books by Anne Rice "The Vampire Lestat" and "The Queen of the Damned," it stands alone. Vincent Perez is the best actor in this film--you could tell that he had a lot of fun playing "Marius." Unfortunatly, he was not in enough scenes in this movie, but in every scene in he does appear in, he "steals the show." Stuart Townsend did an okay-job of playing "Lestat." Dare I say it? Yes, Tom Cruise (eek!!!) did do a better job. However, Mr. Townsend did nail the whole "rock star" image. Aaliyah was simply magnificent--from everything that I have read concerning her, she was a wonderful, sweet person. Playing the very evil Queen, she proved that she could act. Such a shame that this will be her only movie, due to her untimely death. All in all, it was a good movie--worth the price of the ticket, and yes, when it comes out on DVD I will be buying it.
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