2007-03-12 23:37:56 · 12 answers · asked by e_genie_online 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
very good and underrated and an interesting reference to the historical Dracula who held back the Muslim invaders for awhile, Keanu,s acting was even somewhat acceptable, love the part when Oldham says to his lady " I have traveled oceans of time to be with you" and his bond with wolves, I have been in contact with wolves in our Idaho wilderness areas, truly majestic animals.
2007-03-12 23:49:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I didn't care much for Francis Ford Coppola's "Bram Stoker's Dracula." I don't think it really is a faithful adaptation of Stoker's story. It is way too "over the top" with overt (rather than suble) sexuality and gore. And while it is interesting from a film history standpoint, I don't really think Bela Lugosi's portrayal of Dracula from 1931 is all that great, either. The film is very stilted and dated.
In my opinion, the two best Dracula movies are Louis Jourdan's portrayal from 1977's "Count Dracula" and Jack Palance's in the 1973 made-for-television "Dracula."
2007-03-13 03:04:46 · answer #2 · answered by Ray 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry can't agree with the genera view on Coppola's Dracula. More accurate to the book than most, however, Keano just ruined it for me. Has to be the worst British accent since Dick Van Dyke. Gary Oldman was a good Drac though and the gothic atmosphere was very well done.
Best versions I've seen? The 1958 Hammer classic with Christopher Lee was great and is my personal favourite. The 1931 version with Bela Lugosi is good and Nosferatu (1922) is also worth a look.
2007-03-13 00:28:52 · answer #3 · answered by hemingways_folly 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am yet to see a truly accurate adaptation of the novel, but I have seen some very good stuff loosely based on it. or example, I liked the link between vampirism and syphilis that was suggested in the version the BBC aired at Christmas. The rest of it was pretty rubbish though.
Christopher Lee will always be my favourite Dracula, followed by Gary Oldman.
2007-03-13 04:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gary Oldman was fantastic as Dracula in that version but the film was rubbish. Nosferatu (1922 version) where the names have been changed is fantastic very gothic and creepy.
2007-03-14 19:23:47 · answer #5 · answered by minniema10 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the BBC's 1977 version with Louis Jordan as Dracula.
2007-03-13 00:08:38 · answer #6 · answered by jcboyle 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You think the 1992 version was directed by Bram Stoker? because it was called Bram Stoker's Dracula? LOL! Do you think that Shakespeare directed the film of Romeo and Juliet too? hahahahahahahaa - thanks for the laugh...
2007-03-13 00:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Francis Ford Coppola one was good but Winona Ryder and Keano Reeves were really badly miscast. Gary Oldman completely saved that film, he was absolutely amazing. And Tom Waits was quite cool in it too.
2007-03-13 00:43:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
There is a great Hammer Horror version starring Christopher Lee.
2007-03-12 23:55:05 · answer #9 · answered by Tony h 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I thought that Francis Coppola's version was wonderful. The cast was first rate, the acting was excellent, and Gary Oldman should have gotten an Academy Award for his performance.
2007-03-12 23:43:02 · answer #10 · answered by Sartoris 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋