Recently, the movie "Dracula" began to be shown in cinemas, reviews of which excited the minds of critics long before the premiere. Indeed, such a colorful character! Vlad Dracula was not only a great ruler, a brave commander and a valiant warrior, but a passionate man, whose prudent mind and strategies allowed him to gain immortal glory. But do we know Dracula thanks to his military merits? Hardly even half of the fans of film masterpieces about Vlad Tepes bother to get acquainted with his biography, to find out how many victories he won and how he actually threw the enemies into awe. Many more people are interested in the metaphysics surrounding this name.
Who is he, Dracula, reviews of which are left on the networks by young and mature fantasy lovers? Where did he come from and what stereotypes have remained so far?
Story in faces
Bram Stoker's “Dracula” is a book reviews of which appear even now, although a lot of time has passed since its release. In fact, this story became the basis for all films, series and comics about Dracula. From a real character, only a few qualities left Bram Stoker. Dracula receives reviews, like a vampire, an ancient monster who lives in an old castle, towering on the rocks. His house is huge and empty, because the owner does not need anyone. He does not eat, drink, and, of course, does not sleep. In a word, the hero of Stocker is a classic example of the night horror that brings death. But at the same time, according to the book, Dracula is an ambiguous character, and he can be both condemned and understood. In general, the points of view on this novel may vary, but one thing is certain: it is a classic of the vampire genre, a cult novel for all adepts of horror and mystic literature, thanks to which Stoker became famous. Dracula 2014 only collects reviews so far, but is of keen interest, as it gives a new interpretation of the legendary personality.
What kind of person was Dracula?
In fact, in history there is no evidence of Stocker's speculation. Yes, Vlad Tepes was a stern and cruel man. He won countless victories, and in addition to military power, he possessed the talent of a great strategist and a whole arsenal of means to intimidate enemies. Thus, the army of opponents was deprived of speechlessness by a field on which there were cokes with their heads planted on them. But if you think about it, then who can blame Dracula for the ferocious protection of its borders? The inconsistency of his nature and allowed to generate hundreds of books, films and even musical groups.
The plot and its presentation
The book is read very easily, because the narration is conducted on behalf of various heroes, through their personal diaries and letters. And where can a person be as sincere as in a conversation with oneself? Going deeper into the contents of the diaries of the heroes and their letters, the reader step by step approaches the solution to the main secret. Who is Dracula? Why is it dangerous? Is it possible to escape from him? I would like to warn the heroes who, it would seem, do not understand the terrible essence of the one who is hiding behind the guise of an important and courteous count. The book "Dracula", reviews of which are very diverse in content, attracts with its accurate description and the absence of obvious horror stories. Readers begin to feel fear when there is no obvious reason for it. And from this just frost on the skin.
Style evolution
After the first pages of the book, the reader understands that Count Dracula is a real vampire, and the vampire is ancient and very cunning. For him there is no pleasure in thoughtlessly plunging fangs into the throat of the first victim who turned up. No, in this respect, Dracula is much smarter than those vampires that ancient people feared. His image is more modern, so we often copy in literature and cinema. Dracula impresses with its sophistication, manners and sense of tact. Stereotypes remain valid.
So, Dracula is afraid of garlic and roses, can not move in daylight, waiting for this time in a wooden box. The Count’s hunger is insatiable, and he himself is elusive, especially for those who are afraid to believe in his essence. A terrible picture is played out on a ship, which, by chance, became the transfer of Dracula to the big city. One at a time, sailors begin to disappear, and without a trace. The captain does not know what to think, because there is nowhere to get away from the ship in the open sea! As a result, the ship arrives at the port empty, and at the helm a corpse. Perhaps the cause of the death of the entire crew was not only the bloodthirsty count, but also excessive rationality, because until recently they did not believe in the presence of metaphysics. And another example of depressing disbelief is the unfortunate mother of one of the heroines, who did not see anything strange in her daughter’s illness and thereby accelerated her death by simply opening a window in the bedroom.
What changed?
They no longer believe in vampires because they ceased to be monsters of the Middle Ages.
Now the vampire is gallant and charming. It is impossible to resist him, you cannot close the door and refuse to kiss him. The vampire has become a kind of elite in society. It is not enough for him just to satisfy his hunger, he must
realize his plans, partake of the blood of the most beautiful ladies, and make a fortune. And now the vampire can be lonely, because what else can explain his craving to create his own kind ?! And a certain craving for sadism appeared, because when he creates a young vampire, he realizes that he almost dooms her to death at the hands of former friends. Maybe that's why the story about Dracula does not lose its relevance, raising the main questions about the confrontation between good and evil. Is it possible to commit a murder for the good? Is a kiss always fun? And what explains the good, which turns into evil?
Go to the cinema
Every year the view of the representatives of the film industry on the history of the sad graph is changing. In fact, only the way of its nutrition remains unchanged, but the appearance is by no means. In the film "Nosferatu" the main character appeared otherworldly, strange, but no less scary from this. It seems that this is not a feature film, but a documentary, and the performer of the main role, Max Shrek, does not seem to play at all. By the way, the first film adaptation was forbidden by the heirs of Bram Stoker, so the creators renamed Dracula to Count Orlok. Then came the famous Bela Lugosi, who fit to play opera. His Dracula is a bit naive by today's standards, makes strange passes and twists his lips, but on a dark night it is still scary. In the film, shot by Werner Herceg in 1978, Dracula received mostly negative reviews, since this ghost of the night does not shun anything. Everything human in him died, only the desire to spread fear remained.
Sex and blood
The most controversial adaptation of the novel occurred in the late 20th century.
Director Francis Ford Coppola presented
Gary Oldman as Dracula and this move was right, as Dracula first received reviews in 1992 as a sexy character. It turned out that love can live in this black soul, and in addition to the thirst for blood, there is a thirst for a kiss in it. Oldman's beckoning eyes pierced to the depths of his soul and long dreamed of the fairer sex, who probably would not have refused the kiss of such a monster. And the matter is not only in the lead actor. The kiss itself is very erotic, and the
vampire’s fangs are rumored to lurk anesthetic, so the victim does not suffer, but receives pleasure. The vampire is no longer horrified, but as if bewitched by his animal magnetism and incredible charisma. More than one generation of psychologists has said that blood is associated with sexual unrest, and bites and scratches at the time of intercourse speak of the passion of partners. So how is Dracula's love different from an ordinary person? Only by the power of a kiss. Sexual Dracula 2014; reviews of him currently have little to do with his serious crimes. First of all, it is a symbol of passion, a hard and hot kiss.
Graph followers
Speaking about the trail Dracula left in the film industry, one cannot ignore the film “Interview with the Vampire”, based on the novel by Anne Rice. Her characters are erotic and sad. And the main character - Louis, causes sympathy, not fear. Now vampires can suffer and they can be killed. The beloved protagonist is killed by sunlight, and he remembers her torment all his long life. But he curses his creator for such a life, since he remains a person in his soul. The vampire of our time finds delight in cinema and music, drinks blood not from a vein, but from crystal glasses. Vampires Ann Rice may have pioneered the ability to feed on animal blood. After them, Stephanie Mayer can only come up with a love line for the vampire and the common man to write a story that conquered the world. Her Edward Cullen is not at all like Dracula. Reviews about the hero Mayer are extremely positive. Still, handsome as a god, smart as a professor, gallant, courteous and caring towards his weak human darling. People’s blood does not drink, but hunts for cheetahs, which also demonstrates its strength. A find for lovers to see the good in the bad heroes that Dracula spawned.
2014: Movie Reviews
The immortal story of Bram Stoker still gives room for imagination, so it is not surprising that the new adaptation of "Dracula" breaks records in the cinema. In many ways, it is based on real events from the life of the Lord Wallachia Vlad Tepes. He was a great ruler, a brave warrior and a truly passionate man. Luke Evans approached the role ideally, thanks to an excellent figure, a passionate look and unusual facial expressions.
A sense of duty and a desire to save his people pushed him into a deal with a vampire. An ancient monster settled in one of the caves on its territory, which destroyed all living things that made their way inside. Vlad Dracula was brave, but was not crazy, so for the time being wisely walked around the gloomy resident of evil. But then envoys came from the Turks, with whom relations were very tense. The Turks and Sultan Mehmed, at the head, asked as many as one thousand boys to teach them military affairs. In the story, Dracula has a small son, whom he would also have to give, so he worries about both his family and his people. He goes to search for the solution from hopelessness in the cave. The monster is very surprised at such a visit, but does not refuse help, though he warns that in exchange for Dracula’s strength he gets an insane thirst for blood. Will endure three days, so everything will return. But no, then no. It’s worth mentioning right away that Dracula 2014 carries a lot of imagination. The reviews of the first spectators touched on the passionate love of Dracula and his wife Mirena. The end of the film did not leave the audience indifferent when Dracula passed away the life of his son Ingeras. By the way, in reality, Vlad Tepes had two wives and four sons.
The first people who liked Dracula, leave reviews of the film on the forums. They write that the film is distinguished by competent special effects and a harmonious pair of protagonists, whose passion is pleasant to watch. The fly in the ointment was the predictability of the development of their relationship and the doom of Dracula himself to further imitation of life outside the norm.
Earnings orientation
It would be foolish for scriptwriters and directors to leave such a fertile topic without series. Indeed, in one film you cannot express the beauty of history, you have to give up details, cut back on interesting moments, and exclude colorful characters.
The Dracula series made a strong impression. Reviews about it leave lovers of gloomy, intriguing England. The main character is a mysterious stranger visiting London and positioning himself as a great entrepreneur. In fact, he wants to give the British light (electric). Dracula is again insanely erotic, because he was played by the brilliant Jonathan
Reese Myers, who became famous thanks to the series “The Tudors”. But is it really only the main character that attracts the Dracula series? Reviews focus on the stunning acting game, coupled with an exciting script, unexpected plot twists. Well, where to go from the love triangle with a drop of revenge and drama? The soundtrack becomes a piquant sauce, which makes goose bumps run through the body.
Summarize
So why is Dracula so attractive? Can reviews of the film give a full answer or make a picture? Hardly, because Dracula is more than a character. Mentioning this name, we recall a whole era, a country and a list of our own fears. Without Dracula, there would be no food for the mind of many screenwriters, writers, animators, and even writers. The hero made his way into comedies and cartoons, became a comic book character and a Halloween mask. This is not only fears today, but also an opportunity to present evil in persons, an opportunity to confront him and expose his crimes. At the same time, the character is so ambiguous that you can not call him an absolute evil. In the new film about Dracula, the hero fights for his people and does everything to save the child. Isn't that a real man’s traits?