DAYBREAKERS
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Cast: Willem Dafoe, Ethan Hawke, Sam Niel, Isabelle Lucas Rating: MA15+ for Strong Horror Violence, Blood and Gore Tagline: in 2019, the most precious natural resource... is US!. Theatrical Release: February 4, 2010 DVD Release: June 16, 2010 ***2-disc Blood-Pack edition avaliable BOX OFFICE: Made in Australia in mid-2007, the delay in release is for unknown reasons. Special Features: (2-disc***) * Making of:*** * Short Film by Directors*** * Poster Gallery*** * Trailers*** * Popcorn Taxi Interview*** |
Plot Synopsis, Review
It's 2019, ten years after an outbreak that turned 95% of the worlds populaiton into vampires. Now there is only 5% of humans left, and blood is in short supply.
Serious. The film took itself very seriously, which is an element that made it enjoyable. If it somehow tried to have a comical element to cut the tension, I think it would've ruined the film. Funded, acted and made in Australia in mid-2007, the films delay couldn't have come at a better time, when the whole "Vampire" sub-genre is at it's peak. While many special effect sequences were a little obvious of the fakeness, it had a satisfying amount of blood and gore, and "jump" moments that actually made you jump mainly because you weren't expecting it. The ending was dissapointing because it was basically just narrated leaving us with a nuetral feeling. Many scenes were built with alot of tension you could cut it with a knife, which was also another factor that entrhalled you within the plot.
The plot was very much original, and took itself very serious. The only thing about it's plot was that it never explored how the first person became a vampire, we just saw a poster saying it. The characters were likeable, the settings were great. Visually... this film is amazing. I loved every setting. It was errie to look at, but intriguing also.
The acting was good. "Sam Niel" was a definate highlight, playing the main role as human farmer. "Willem Dafoe" and "Ethan Hawke" provided realism to their roles, and Aussie actress "Isabelle Lucas" was awkward to watch. She always has been.
Overall "Daybreakers" is for those who will take it seriously, and it provieds us with some good blood and gore along with a decent made plot. Great Aussie movie. My rating is 3/5.
Serious. The film took itself very seriously, which is an element that made it enjoyable. If it somehow tried to have a comical element to cut the tension, I think it would've ruined the film. Funded, acted and made in Australia in mid-2007, the films delay couldn't have come at a better time, when the whole "Vampire" sub-genre is at it's peak. While many special effect sequences were a little obvious of the fakeness, it had a satisfying amount of blood and gore, and "jump" moments that actually made you jump mainly because you weren't expecting it. The ending was dissapointing because it was basically just narrated leaving us with a nuetral feeling. Many scenes were built with alot of tension you could cut it with a knife, which was also another factor that entrhalled you within the plot.
The plot was very much original, and took itself very serious. The only thing about it's plot was that it never explored how the first person became a vampire, we just saw a poster saying it. The characters were likeable, the settings were great. Visually... this film is amazing. I loved every setting. It was errie to look at, but intriguing also.
The acting was good. "Sam Niel" was a definate highlight, playing the main role as human farmer. "Willem Dafoe" and "Ethan Hawke" provided realism to their roles, and Aussie actress "Isabelle Lucas" was awkward to watch. She always has been.
Overall "Daybreakers" is for those who will take it seriously, and it provieds us with some good blood and gore along with a decent made plot. Great Aussie movie. My rating is 3/5.