Some may find this corny and too dramatic, but i found it quite interesting. the art direction is delightful, with Dracula’s ferocity changing as much as a rich 12 year old in a fitting room. Plus, Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins offer great performances, both driven by this obsession that makes for a great parallel. Plus the story has more weight by giving Dracula more motivation than just being a bloodthirsty beast.

Even Keanu’s deadpan faux-Brit accent offers some entertaining value. There’s something for everyone here, even for a cynic.