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Dracula 2000
2000 99 min United States of America R 18+
★5.2
Horror
Director: Patrick Lussier
🎭 Based on
«Dracula»
byBram Stoker
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Description
When a team of techno-savvy thieves break into a high-security vault, they don't discover priceless works of art... they find a crypt unopened for 100 years.
Budget:
$28M
US Gross:
$33.02M
Worldwide:
$47.05M
Starring
Gerard Butler
Actor
Justine Waddell
Actor
Jonny Lee Miller
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2001
— Best Horror Film
Key opinion
Dracula 2000 is widely regarded as a flawed, generic B-movie that is redeemed primarily by Gerard Butler's charismatic performance and a bold, original reimagining of the vampire's biblical origins. While audiences praise the film's unique lore and stylistic energy, critics and viewers alike agree that the execution suffers from inconsistent narrative quality and an underwhelming shift into generic action.
| Acting | Gerard Butler's magnetic and compelling portrayal of the Count serves as the film's primary anchor and saving grace. | |
| Originality | The film earns praise for its innovative and ambitious Christian reinterpretation of vampire mythology, which distinguishes it from standard genre entries. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing are split; some appreciate the dynamic, fast-paced momentum, while others find the narrative collapses and drags significantly after the opening act. | |
| Acting | The supporting performances are polarized, with some viewers praising the contributions of Christopher Plummer and Jennifer Esposito, while others dismiss the ensemble cast as unremarkable or poorly suited for their roles. | |
| Ending | The final act is a subject of disagreement, praised by some for its clever revelation of the antagonist's origins, but criticized by others for devolving into a clichéd, ineffective action sequence. |