TotalTelly.co.uk

Devoted to Popular, Cult and Retro TV

Interview With The Vampire -- Special Edition [1995]


RRP: £13.99
Our Price: £2.60 (subject to change)

Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

When it was announced that Tom Cruise would play the vampire Lestat in this adaptation of Anne Rice's bestselling novel, even Rice chimed in with a highly publicised objection. The author wisely and justifiably recanted her negative opinion when she saw Cruise's excellent performance, which perceptively addresses the pain and chronic melancholy that plagues anyone cursed with immortal bloodlust. Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst are equally good at maintaining the dark and brooding tone of Rice's novel. And in this rare mainstream project for a major studio, director Neil Jordan compensates for a lumbering plot by honouring the literate, Romantic qualities of Rice's screenplay. Considered a disappointment while being embraced by Rice's loyal followers, Interview with the Vampire is too slow to be a satisfying thriller, but it is definitely one of the most lavish, intelligent horror films ever made. --Jeff Shannon

Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review

When it was announced that Tom Cruise would play the vampire Lestat in Interview with a Vampire, the film adaptation of Anne Rice's bestselling novel, even Rice chimed in with a highly publicised objection. The author wisely and justifiably recanted her negative opinion when she saw Cruise's excellent performance, which perceptively addresses the pain and chronic melancholy that plagues anyone cursed with immortal blood lust. Brad Pitt and Kirsten Dunst are equally good at maintaining the dark and brooding tone of Rice's novel. And in this rare mainstream project for a major studio, director Neil Jordan compensates for a lumbering plot by honouring the literate, Romantic qualities of Rice's screenplay. Considered a disappointment while being embraced by Rice's loyal followers, Interview is too slow to be a satisfying thriller, but it is definitely one of the most lavish, intelligent horror films ever made. --Jeff Shannon
Editorial
Special Features

English
Region 2

Editorial
Synopsis

Horror author Anne Rice penned the screenplay for this full-blooded adaptation of her novel, which chronicles the life of 18th-century nobleman Louis (Brad Pitt) after he is bitten by powerful, charismatic vampire Lestat (Tom Cruise). Though enthralled with the undead lifestyle at first, Louis is unable to warm up to killing humans and grows despondent. To comfort Louis, Lestat creates another vampire (Kirsten Dunst in a star-making peformance), a young girl who from then on cannot age. Antonio Banderas appears as Armand, a 400-year-old vampire, and Christian Slater plays the radio producer who interviews the remorseful Louis.
Director Neil Jordan captures the lush decadence and erotic fervor of the novel, infusing the film with rich, dusky tones. The big budget is well used to bring each period and place to sharply detailed life, and there is no skimping on the blood or immortal angst. Thandie Newton has a small role as Louis's Creole servant near the beginning of the film, and Jordan regular Stephen Rea appears as a Parisian vampire theater star. INTERVIEW broke weekend box-office records when it premiered and has since earned a spot in the pantheon of great vampire films.

Hammy Horror
Review date: 2008-08-14 Rating: 2 out of 10

This film is silly. Vampires never have and certainly don't exist. This is a greebo fantasy film designed to get the patchouli smelling pound out of the goth purse. Tom Cruise again disappoints with school play type pretending, ruining the whole film for any serious actors to shine. Yet again little big face adorns the cover of the DVD, this could be a good guidline as to the quality of the film. There could be a formula for the amount of Cruise face to size of cover equaling the overall quality of the film. I have a zero tolerance approach in that prescence of Cruise equals the blues. The film's author, Mrs Rice had reservations about casting Cruise in this, if only people had listened to her. No oscar again for Cruise.

Similar Products

Reviews


excelent!
Review date: 2008-06-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

an unsually good vampire movie!
a lovely movie for anyone who likes vampire films and the book that gave birth to this movie!
im not a fan of films born of books, normally finding them sorely lacking however this one is refreshing.
im not giving away much to do with the movie as it will spoil it but its all about 2 vampires and their relationship.

the way it starts is 1 of the pair talking to a reporter and giving him an account of his years spent on the planet. what we then see is basically the events that happened to him, being narrated by himself in the present time.
there are some interesting characters in the film, the sets are wonderful as is the acting.
all in all a very well put together film that doesnt rely on the good old "im going to suck your blood!" routine to make people watch it, i think even the hardcore horror fans who only delight in the sight of severed heads will enjoy this toned down horror epic.

A feast!
Review date: 2008-05-13 Rating: 8 out of 10

Tom Cruise must have done a truly fine job with this role because I did not like Lestat when I read the book (and I read the book before it became such a sensation...) and I REALLY did not like Lestat when I watched the movie. I can, to some degree, understand everyone's fascination with him. He is the classic and ultimate sociopath; charming, seductive, souless...

I mentioned Cruise but I should say that everyone in this movie did a magnificent job with their roles...

The cinematography is lush as are the costumes.

In short, a feast! Drink deeply and enjoy!


interview with the vampire
Review date: 2008-04-29 Rating: 10 out of 10

this movie must be one of the best of its kind, when I first saw it years ago, alone in the dark, my parents asleep, after midnight.. and it was magical and I fell in love with Lestat. tom cruise has never looked as charming, as dark or charismatic and the way he moved his hands was just captivating.
in this movie meet three of my favourites, brad, tom and antonio and get synchronized in the glory of the ever breath-taking idea of vampirism and make it look real and beautiful and painful at the same time.
I am giving it five stars because it deserves them and because Tom alone earned those five stars with his performance.

I think I am in love with Lestat
Review date: 2008-01-17 Rating: 10 out of 10

I have read almost everyone of Anne Rice's books. Even those under different names. But none of that happened until I watched this film. I loved this film so much. I believe it might have been the best acting of Tome Cruise, Brad Pitt and Antonio Banderas. Many say that it is easier to watch the movie than to read Ms Rice's books. I believe that the movie is a great way to introduce you to her books. It is a must see!

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Antonio Banderas
Brad Pitt
Kirsten Dunst
Tom Cruise
Stephen Rea

Creators:
Tom Cruise (Primary Contributor)
Brad Pitt (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Warner Home Video
Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
EAN: 7321900183130
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL, Special Edition,
Release date: 2002-10-28
Number of discs: 1
Audience rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 118 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1994-11-11
Language: English (Original Language)

Add to Cart

© 2006 Darren Hester, DesignsByDarren.com, Some Rights Reserved.
Valid XHTML 1.0 Transitional