I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

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Highly Overrated But Still Good

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Wes Craven's Dracula 2000 is one of those horror flicks that proudly slaps his name over the title like he runs the show, when in fact he's only participating under a vague executive producer credit. Now that we've got that little detail out of the way we can talk about what a thoroughly awesome movie it is, and how the haters can go suck it. It's a high concept slice of bloody fun and has easily one of the best pairings of an actor with the Dracula mythos ever: Gerard Butler. He's young and lean here, before he turned into a tank later in his career, and he makes one hell of a kick ass Dracula. The story is too good to be true: a team of arch criminals, led by Omar Epps and also including Hyde from That 70's Show (lol) break into the European mansion of Dr. Abraham Van Helsing (Christopher Plummer) and steal the heavy duty coffin which he has stashed in his basement and used to contain Vladdy for over a hundred years. Helsing has always used a compound derived from his blood to keep himself alive all that time and ensure that he never gets loose. The burglars have no idea what they're on for, and pretty soon Butler is loose and ready to get freaky, tearing apart their getaway plane and running off into the chaotic streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras. He's searching for a girl (Justine Waddell) to have sex with her and fulfill some horrific prophecy (nice little nod to End Of Days there). Dracula, Mardi Gras, Gerard Butler, Christopher Plummer; four ingredients to pretty much ensure your movie is gonna rock. Plummer makes one of the best on screen Van Helsings in my books, rivaled only perhaps by Anthony Hopkins. Butler is a sleek, hip and sensual Dracula, playing the role to the bloody hilt and sedimenting a really cool rendition of the character, with a surprising twist ending that adds some depth to the guy. Watch for work from Jennifer Esposito, Sean Patrick Thomas, Shane West, Lochlyn Munro and Nathan Fillion as well. Great retelling, or rather addition to the legend, held up by Butler.

Dracula 2000 is one of those films that doesn't appear to be anything else than another cheesy B-flick with a paper thin plot, bland characters and awful dialogue. And while granted it is a B-flick in tone, it has more depth than that.First of all, it has some real acting talent working for it. Both Christopher Plummer as Van Helsing and Gerard Butler as Dracula are very good actors in their own right and it shows. Butler is not a perfect fit for the character of Dracula, but he is much better than you'd expect. The more minor actors are also refreshingly decent and do manage to keep the story afloat throughout the entire film.The story is also good and smooth, if somewhat basic in principle, the special effects work surprisingly well and the soundtrack fits the style well. But what I really love about this film is the way it uses and re-purposes vampire lore. It uses all the usual clichés skillfully, but the best part is the new backstory they give Dracula. It's unlike anything I've seen, yet fits perfectly, neatly explaining most of the idiosyncrasies he has. Beautiful, absolutely beautiful, and I do hope it catches on.And that's Dracula 2000. It's a good film with some hints of greatness, despite the goofy name. Well worth a watch for all vampire horror fans.

How can a movie be thrilling,sexy,fascinating,funny (in places), moving and as Christopher Plummer said ,during an interview, you feel sad for Dracula somehow. Plus , Gerard Butler is superb and so very sexy as Dracula. personally I would have gone with him in a heartbeat. WONDERFUL !!!!!. How could this movie stay under the radar for so long ?. I had never heard of it until I became a Gerard Butler fan and so luckily came across it. As a previous reviewer said, some of the one liners and timing are absolutely priceless. Now that Gerard Butler has become so well known, perhaps this movie should be re-released,it would certainly show the movie fans the sexiest and deepest Dracula ever.It would also give the most intriguing and believable explanation as to who Dracula really is. It stays with you and makes you really think. GREAT !!!. I forgot to say , it is very scary too.

In 1897, while the credits roll, rats crawl around some presumably dead bodies on a ship. Without explanation, we are diverted to 2000 London. Elderly antique collector Christopher Plummer (as Matthew Van Helsing), presumably the descendant of Bram Stoker's original vampire hunter, discusses business with surrogate son Jonny Lee Miller (as Simon Sheppard). Meanwhile, a gang of thieves looking for treasure break into Mr. Plummer's vault. They find a sealed coffin. The crooks assume it to be filled with riches, although they are unable to look inside. The take the coffin to New Orleans by plane...The titular "Dracula" is released, by daring Danny Masterson (as Nightshade). Gerard Butler (as Dracula) acts the roll vainly. There is a good deal of vampire action. The women herein are very sexy, beginning with beautiful bed camera angles uncovering "Virgin" clerk Justine Waddell (as Mary Heller). She has a secret. Also look out for seductive roommate Colleen Fitzpatrick (as Lucy), self-described sucker Jennifer Esposito (as Solina) and luscious TV newscaster Jeri Ryan (as Valerie Sharpe), The film has a twist on the "Dracula" story which you may find clever or stupid; my reaction was definitely the latter.**** Dracula 2000 (12/22/00) Patrick Lussier ~ Gerard Butler, Jonny Lee Miller, Justine Waddell, Christopher Plummer