- Actors: Gerard Butler, Justine Waddell, Jonny Lee Miller, Christopher Plummer, Colleen Fitzpatrick
- Directors: Patrick Lussier
- Writers: Patrick Lussier, Joel Soisson
- Producers: Andrew Rona, Bob Weinstein, Daniel K. Arredondo, Harvey Weinstein, Joel Soisson
- Format: Closed-captioned, Colour, DVD-Video, Special Edition, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language English
- Region: Region 1 (US and Canada DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 2.35:1
- Number of discs: 1
- Classification: R (Restricted) (US MPAA rating. See details.)
- Studio: Dimension
- DVD Release Date: 3 July 2001
- Run Time: 99 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00003CXSD
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 97,494 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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Stylish, snappy and entirely without a coherent idea in its head, Dracula 2001 is "Presented by Wes Craven" but shows comparatively little sign of his controlling intelligence. This is very much "Dracula--the Rock Video" with some memorable dream sequences and a lot of product placement: the heroine may not be a virgin but she works at Virgin Records. Among its incidental pleasures are a high-tech bank raid which secures the thieves nothing but an ominous silver coffin, Christopher Plummer as an immortal Van Helsing surviving by injections of leeches that feed on the imprisoned Dracula, Johnny Lee Miller as an unusually obtuse servant of good and Star Trek: Voyager's Jeri Ryan as a television news reporter turned Bride of Evil. The early scenes make interesting use of London's Eurostar terminal as a sinister backdrop. The climax moves to New Orleans during Mardi Gras giving the film a frenetic edginess and a lot of partially clad people to look at; it also proves to tie into a moderately inventive reconsideration of Dracula's origins.--Roz Kaveney
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Firstly, I'm a huge fan of the Vampire Genre and so looking for my personal birthday treat decided to search the web to find different versions of the story to add to my growing collection.
I remember catching this particular movie a couple of years ago and the biblical theme somehow stayed with me. Judas Iscariot doomed to walk the earth for eternity as his penance for the betrayal of Christ albeit pre-destined.
Never having read the original book of Bram Stoker's Dracula, although I have seen the Gary Oldman portrayal, I can only presume that Stoker meant for Draculia as he is referred to, to be redeemed through love.
Puzzling over the whys and wherefores of despatching the ultimate vampire through the regular means have no effect, and so the connection between the crucifixion, the 30 pieces of silver together with the suicide of Judas Iscariot work extremely well. (For me at least).
In this movie, Dracula/Judas is redeemed in the only way that he can be destroyed, but for those of you who haven't yet seen this film, I won't give it away.
Overall the film is pacy with suspenseful moments. Absolutely loved the Jeri Ryan (7 of 9 - Star Trek Voyager)character.
Christopher Plummer portrayed Van Helsing with depth, feeling and passion, plus he had great things to say about Gerard Butler in the extras section of the DVD.
Jonny Lee Millers portrayal of the good guy was excellent. Justine Waddell was believable as the troubled daughter of Van Helsing, portraying enough angst with regards to the dreams/visions/feelings the character was experiencing.
Lastly, Mr Butler as a vampire... well I can definitely say that he's in my top five.
I absolutely love this film and rate it in my top ten of guilty pleasures. All I can say is, if Vampires are your bag... then enjoy
I remember catching this particular movie a couple of years ago and the biblical theme somehow stayed with me. Judas Iscariot doomed to walk the earth for eternity as his penance for the betrayal of Christ albeit pre-destined.
Never having read the original book of Bram Stoker's Dracula, although I have seen the Gary Oldman portrayal, I can only presume that Stoker meant for Draculia as he is referred to, to be redeemed through love.
Puzzling over the whys and wherefores of despatching the ultimate vampire through the regular means have no effect, and so the connection between the crucifixion, the 30 pieces of silver together with the suicide of Judas Iscariot work extremely well. (For me at least).
In this movie, Dracula/Judas is redeemed in the only way that he can be destroyed, but for those of you who haven't yet seen this film, I won't give it away.
Overall the film is pacy with suspenseful moments. Absolutely loved the Jeri Ryan (7 of 9 - Star Trek Voyager)character.
Christopher Plummer portrayed Van Helsing with depth, feeling and passion, plus he had great things to say about Gerard Butler in the extras section of the DVD.
Jonny Lee Millers portrayal of the good guy was excellent. Justine Waddell was believable as the troubled daughter of Van Helsing, portraying enough angst with regards to the dreams/visions/feelings the character was experiencing.
Lastly, Mr Butler as a vampire... well I can definitely say that he's in my top five.
I absolutely love this film and rate it in my top ten of guilty pleasures. All I can say is, if Vampires are your bag... then enjoy
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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A modern remake of a well done theme. Ok we all know the dracula formula. But this film aims at something different. A little more fast paced and aimed at a younger audience, this is a really good film if you aren't a film snob. All the performances are a really good and i can see at least a half dozen potential big names for the future here.
The different style ending with give you a littl e brain exercise into the legend of dracula.
I advise you to buy it.
Its ace
The different style ending with give you a littl e brain exercise into the legend of dracula.
I advise you to buy it.
Its ace
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
INTERESTING. Some of the dialogue is a bit tacky but if you enjoy a good horror romp, then this is for you. I know classic Drac fanatics will turn in their graves(!) but I thought it was totally FAB. Actually left me with something of a fondness for the blood-thirsty anti-hero. A twist on the original story at the end was rather bizarre - but did leave me pondering for a while afterwards, so guess it worked, then. Wasn't too sure about casting of Jonny Lee Miller (perhaps a reflection of Keanu's performance in the otherwise brilliant Bram Stoker version??) - and would've loved to have seen Sam Raimi at the helm!! Just an afterthought, though: how come Gerard Butler isn't a huge star?
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EPIC VAMPIRE AWESOMENESS!
Gerard Butler NEVER ceases to amaze us ladies - no matter WHAT role he plays! In Dracula 2000 he is the most sexy vampire EVER - Edward Cullen can go back to Forks and stay there! Read more
Published 12 months ago by L.AH
hot Gerard
Bought this because am into Vampire's and Gerard Butler. Film was ok. Had to watch to end but not fantastic. Worth watching to see Gerard
Published 12 months ago by pixie
Decent enough vampire movie
This is never going to top the list, but it's a decent enough vampire movie with a reasonably original twist to Dracula's background. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sean
drac 2001
this film is brilliant, i loved it.the dvd came in imaculate condition. the film itself portrays the dracula story from a different perspectus and is totally brilliant. Read more
Published 21 months ago by sooky
What about love?
I didn't like the film.
There isn't even a true love story between the lord of the undead and the female character.
The all film is completly incoherent. Read more
There isn't even a true love story between the lord of the undead and the female character.
The all film is completly incoherent. Read more
Published on 7 May 2010 by Sandra Betina Reis
Dracula 2001
Loved this film, liked the twist that Dracula was in fact judas, hence the fear of silver and crosses. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by K. Barnes
THRILLING GERARD BUTLER FILM
I have seen countless number of vampire movies from my Dad's collection.He
is a great 'Chris Lee' fan. I too love Mr. Read more
is a great 'Chris Lee' fan. I too love Mr. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2008 by JESSICA'S DAD
Some interesting ideas but poorly executed
This film is something of an attempt to bring the Dracula mythos onto the modern world and to some extent this is successful. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2007 by T. R. Alexander
Dracula is back with one hell of twist.
One of the best horror icons get's the Wes Craven treatment. While this may not be Craven's best work, it's still a fantastic movie to watch. Read more
Published on 31 Jan 2007 by Mr. R. J. Jones
I don't care if he IS the Lord of the Undead...bite me and bite me...
What a great twist to the age old story of the blood sucking vamp! It amazes me that no-one has thought up the twist before, (including me), as it's quite believable... Read more
Published on 14 Oct 2006 by Sue Lewendon
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