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I love a vampire movie, most of the time there is an assortment of things to keep the viewer interested. This film is something special. I was recently disappointed by New Moon saga and this was just the pick me up I needed.
Comprised of an understated cast, a sublime plot and more gore than Wes Craven could ever dream, this is one to watch.
In the year 2019, a worldwide plague has transformed almost every human being on the planet into a vampire.
Mankind is now a hunted minority, accounting for less than five per cent of the world's population, and has become a vital food source controlled and harvested by cynical businessmen such as Charles Bromley.
Faced with a dwindling blood supply and a desperate future, a team of scientists led by Edward joins forces with a covert band of vampires to find a way to save mankind.
Think along the lines of Blade and that's basically this film in a nutshell. What makes it special however, is the dialogue and on screen chemistry between the cast. Each detail of the script is meticulously planned in painstaking detail, giving viewers a little bit of what they could expect from an all star blockbuster.
In response to the dwindling blood supply, the vampires seek to hunt and farm the remaining humans for their blood and to find a blood substitute to prolong their existence.
If a vampire doesn't drink blood, then they will transform from having a recognisable human form into a violent, uncontrollable bat-like creature.
All in all, not a bad effort and an honourable mention goes to Willam Defoe for his epic portrayal in this film. His timing is perfect and he gives the film just what it needs to remain interesting at times when the plot is somewhat lacking.
I really enjoyed this film, despite the countless clichŽs and often over the top screenplay. With that said, it almost adds to the charm of the idea the director was trying to create. If someone were to twist my arm, I'd probably go and see it again.
And, that should be possible as Daybreakers is set to open in Bahrain this week just in time for my return from a winter break.
