Which is why I also understand that this can be done without making everyone maddeningly theatrical and seemingly Shakespearean in the midst of an era when “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback was number one on Billboard Singles. And yes, there was a certain vibe that this film was trying to accomplish.

If it was only the 18th century vampires acting like something straight out of an Edgar Allan Poe poem, it wouldn’t be a problem.

The best display I saw was Townsend’s lip-syncing. That is, to find at least one – one – good actor. Even Foodfight! (2012) had some decent acting. If your instructor told you to be impossible to relate to, annoying as hell, and a cringe-worthy attempt for menacing, then disregard anything I just said. Stuart, if you’re reading this, I’m sorry to inform you that any classes you took might’ve been a waste of time. Why is it first? Because, from the beginning, it’s thrown in your face like some kind of damp towel that you question the origin of. – 18 Fascinating Facts About ‘The Crow’įirst, acting. Personally, I think it’s much more appealing to watch something sophisticated, serenaded by the sounds of classical violin, than the back section of a Hot Topic in 2005.Ĭ – Remembering 2002’s Queen of The Damned I believe the real kicker of the whole thing was ‘The Crow (1994)’ appeal that really, truly, was not asked for. In fact, if the entire movie would have been centered around that, I wouldn’t be as mad about its quality. Lestat was one of the most complex and conflicted characters of the original, and learning his creation story is an intriguing idea. Let me preface this by saying that some of the stories didn’t seem terrible on paper. The main vocalist of Korn did voice acting for Lestat’s singing if that says anything. Lestat (Stuart Townsend) wakes up from his coffin after years of rest, only to join a “goth” band which, while watching, I pointed out reminded me of what Disney Channel would define as goth rock.

And let me tell you, that switch was not hard to miss. In Anne Rice’s terms – the author of the book series – ‘present day’ is the 80s however, the movie has been adapted to the early 2000s. The story follows two plot lines throughout the movie: Lestat’s past (before he meets Louis), and vampires in present day, rather than the 16 or 1700s. Have you ever seen something so terrible, so insultingly grotesque, that it physically hurts you to witness it? Maybe it’s because I love Interview With a Vampire (1994) so much, but its sequel, Queen of the Damned (2002), is here to take home the award for worst disappointment I have yet to witness in my life. I’m going to need a moment to process what I’m about to review.

Queen of the damned book review