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Based on Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel, this film from Francis Ford Coppola and screenwriter James Victor Hart offers a full-blooded portrait of the immortal Transylvanian vampire. The major depart... read more read more...ure from Stoker is one of motivation as Count Dracula (Gary Oldman) is motivated more by romance than by bloodlust. He punctures the necks as a means of avenging the death of his wife in the 15th century, and when he comes to London, it is specifically to meet heroine Mina Harker (Winona Ryder), the living image of his late wife (Ryder plays a dual role, as do several of her costars). Anthony Hopkins is obsessed vampire hunter Van Helsing, while Keanu Reeves takes on the role of Jonathan Harker, and Tom Waits plays bug-eating Renfield. Bram Stoker's Dracula was the winner of three Academy Awards. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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R, 2 hr. 10 min.

Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola

Release Date: November 13, 1992

Keywords: horror, vampire, monster

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  • CloudStrife84
    October 28, 2011
    CloudStrife84
    Dark, sensual and very atmospheric. Precisely the way a movie about Dracula should be. The storyline is great, and the visuals even better. At least when it comes to the art direction and production design, which is nothing short of impressive. As for the acting, it's sadly one o... read moref the departments that comes with a few drawbacks. For while actors like Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins are excellent in their respective roles, the talent level of the supporting cast is very inconsistent. I'm mainly refering to Keaunu Reeves here, whose half-hearted performance and unconvincing accent, leaves a lot to desire. The movie is also bordline cheesy in some scenes. Not so much that it's really bothersome, but not too easy to ignore either. Also on the list of negatives, is the special effects. They look really dated by now, and even downright bad here and there. Considering it's made in 1992, however, I suppose you can't demand too much of it. At any rate, there's something about this film that keeps me coming back for more, and it only gets better for each time I see it (with an exception for the effects that is). Because despite said shortcomings, its strengths more than makes up for it, and I wouldn't have seen it so many times if I didn't consider it something special. For when all is said and done, this is a vampire movie beyond the norm. A memorable piece of film-making, that I'm more than happy to add to my collection.
  • phubbs1
    October 10, 2011
    phubbs1
    Its gothic, dark and very sexual which is an attraction for a lover of all things goth like myself hehe the acting is dodgy to say the least as we know, despite an all star cast the performances just don't seem to live up to the expectations.
    Oldman of course IS the film, his pe... read morerformance is unique, eerie and spellbinding as he almost over acts his way through the sets but most definatley adds his own touch. He is helped by the tremendous set work and costume designs which are lavish to say the least, Oldmans odd look clearly helps him realise his characters potential and he utilizes it to the maximum. Sets are huge and detailed nicely while matte paintings are used to great effect to bring home the emense size of Dracula's castle and the sweeping brooding countryside which surrounds it whilst every cast member looks truly epic in their duds.

    Its a shame the film is let down in various places and tends not to make sense from time to time, there is allot of love in this modern adaptation that's for sure so is still baffles me why Coppola cast Reeves as 'Harker'!! surely one of the worst casting errors made. That one decision virtually kills the whole film as Harker is a key element throughout, Ryder makes up for it slightly but even she isn't the best of options, Hopkins as always is solid but the damage is done with those bad casting choices, shame.

    The film is very faithful to the story which is good and what did impress me was the decision to use all old traditional methods for effects as much as possible such as matte paintings, forced perspective, real time monster suits and makeup etc...they tried to make the film in a style akin to the legendary Dracula of 1931 effects wise to give it more of a that classic silver screen appeal.

    Am erotic gothic dream is how I can sum this film up really, heavy romance set in blood and cobwebs which may just have suffered from to much Hollywood gloss in places, 'Mary Shelley's Frankenstein' is probably the more realistic grittier film but this is a glorious dark fairytale. The sequences with Dracula in a large wolf like form looks fantastic along with his brief bat creature incarnation, award winning makeup which still holds up today.
  • theunknownhobo
    July 17, 2011
    theunknownhobo
    Aside from the fact that for half the movie you are wondering whether you are watching a porn film or not, this is without a doubt one of the best Dracula movies ever made and with that Gary Oldman in my mind, rivals even Christopher Lee as an epically magical Dracula.
  • ajv2688
    April 30, 2011
    ajv2688
    Coppola sure knows who to make a fancy looking horror film. I love how this movie goes into more of the historical accounts of Vlad the impaler. The actors are really great too, but the cinematography, music, and everything else is just spectacular. If you like Dracula, you sh... read moreould see this movie.
  • fernandorafael
    March 22, 2011
    fernandorafael
    The opening scene of Bram Stoker's Dracula is as close to cinematic perfection as you could possibly get. The whole film is both an homage to the horror classics of the 20th century, as well as the manifestation of Francis Ford Coppola's unique vision as a filmmaker. Set design a... read morend costumes are exquisite. Sadly, the film fails to fulfill its potential. Coppola renders a visually stunning but hollow product. The storyline is weak and unengaging. The cast is hit-and-miss: Gary Oldman and Anthony Hopkins are impressive while Winona Ryder is terribly miscast. The lowest point? Keanu Reeves is spectacularly bad and his British accent even worse.
  • MeetMeinMontauk
    October 25, 2010
    MeetMeinMontauk
    Well looks like I'm going to be in a minority here. NOT one of Coppola's best. I liked most of the acting (Keanu Reeves can't act his way out of a box) and SOME of the visuals. I thought some of the graphics and overlay visuals were so bad and corny, I was actually ashamed for Co... read moreppola. Yeah, it's 1993. So what. No reason for some of the cheesy effects. Sorry, it's true. But there were other shots that were much better and more beautiful, but I think the bad shots equaled the good. And THAT is not good.
    Sorry, I wanted violence and not overly gratuitous sex. Fail.
  • TheDudeLebowski65
    August 22, 2010
    TheDudeLebowski65
    This is the best rendition of Dracula ever captured on film. Gary Oldman's dark and sensual personae outshines any other vampire who ever dare put on a cape. To me Gary Oldman is the most talented and underrated actor ever. He becomes who he is playing, however in this role... Dr... read moreacula became him... Oldman set the bar so high it is untouchable even to Bela Lugosi. Winona Ryder's delicateness suited the role of Mina/Elisabeta nicely and Keanu Reeves played the unsuspecting and naive Jonathan with satisfaction. However the whole movie comes together because of Gary Oldman's intoxicating essence. He draws the viewers into his darkness and passion and guides them through until the end. This film is drastically romantic and hauntingly captivating- just like a real Dracula movie should be. The cinematography deserved Oldman's phenomenal performance and perfectly created a true vampire realm. Francis Ford Coppola is brilliant. This is the spirit of the vampire.
  • cosmo313
    August 22, 2010
    cosmo313
    Purists will probably hate the way this movie treats the story, but I rather like it, I don't know if Coppola was really the best choice for director, but the movie looks good, has a great atmosphere, and features some good scenes and terrific performances. Not all of the cast is... read more great, but Oldman and Hopkins rock.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    May 29, 2010
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    "We've all become God's madmen, all of us."

    The vampire comes to England to seduce a visitor's fiancée and inflict havoc in the foreign land.

    REVIEW

    Bram Stoker must be turning over in his grav... read moree. This horrifically inept adaptation of the famous novel earns the distinction of being the worst movie ever made by an Oscar-winning director. It is hard to believe that the man who gave us "The Godfather" is responsible for this travesty. Although the title suggests a faithfulness to the novel, the film takes liberties and none for the better. Although the cinematography is beautiful and there is a fine score, the plot is incoherent and quite tedious. Coppola adds gratuitous violence and gross scenes to make it look edgy, but fails miserably. Both Reeves and Ryder look out of place in this setting.
  • DragonEyeMorrison
    May 20, 2010
    DragonEyeMorrison
    Good soundtrack, good visuals, awful awful decisions in casting both Reeves and Ryder. The movie is more of a gothic romance than a horror story, but it lacks focus. Oldman is good but when he is playing the cout in his "old" version he felt a bit forced.

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Critic Reviews

Richard Corliss
October 20, 2009
Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

This luscious film restores the creature's nobility and gives him peace. Full Review

Todd McCarthy
September 26, 2007
Todd McCarthy, Variety

Overall, this Dracula could have been less heavy and more deliciously evil than it is, but it does offer a sumptuous engorgement of the senses. Full Review

Jonathan Rosenbaum
September 26, 2007
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

A somewhat dispersed and overcrowded story line that remains fascinating and often affecting thanks to all its visual and conceptual energy. Full Review

Vincent Canby
May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times

With Dracula it's apparent that Mr. Coppola's talent and exuberance survive. Full Review

Hal Hinson
January 1, 2000
Hal Hinson, Washington Post

It is Coppola's most lavish and, certainly, his most flamboyant film; never before has he allowed himself this kind of mad experimentation. Full Review

Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

The movie is an exercise in feverish excess, and for that if for little else, I enjoyed it. Full Review

Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

In Bram Stoker's Dracula, director Francis Ford Coppola wins endless vam-Pyrrhic victories but loses the narrative war. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
November 13, 1992
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

Oldman is so vivid and funny as the cackling, centuries-old Dracula that we look forward to seeing what he'll do in the London scenes. Full Review

Nick Schager
June 1, 2011
Nick Schager, Lessons of Darkness

A feast for the senses that fails to satisfy the heart, libido or mind. Full Review

Kelly Kessler
January 2, 2011
Kelly Kessler, Common Sense Media

Bloody, sexy, scary Dracula for mature teens only! Full Review

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    • Professor Abraham Van Helsing: She lives beyond the grace of God, a wanderer in the outer darkness. She is 'vampyr', 'nosferatu'. These creatures do not die like the bee after the first sting, but instead grow strong and become immortal once infected by another nosferatu. So, my friends we fight not one beast but legions that go on age after age after age, feeding on the blood of the living.
    • Count Vlad Dracul/Dracula: Absinthe is the aphrodisiac of the self. The green fairy that lives in the absinthe wants your soul. But you are safe with me.
    • Count Vlad Dracul/Dracula: Give me peace...
    • Count Vlad Dracul/Dracula: The blood is the life... and it shall be mine.
    • Count Vlad Dracul/Dracula: I shall rise from my own death, to avenge hers with all the powers of darkness.
    • Count Vlad Dracul/Dracula: I love you too much to condemn you.
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  • (1992) There have been many movies told about this age-old character, but this one purports to be the one that stays the truest to Bram Stoker's novel. The count arrives in England to wreak havoc, and pursue a woman who reminds him of his beloved, dead wife.  Answer »
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