Vegas, vampires and viola you have another teen vamp film however this time expect tension, blood and humour. Twilight this is not, Mr Farrell would kick Edwards brooding ass to Hell and back. The first scene introduces his character terrorizing suburbanites in Vegas, a perfect place for Vampires to live normal lives at night, and get some shut eye during the day. Blacked out windows are common, not just for the average serial killer.
Forward to an ‘average’ American High School, a self confessed ‘dweeb’ Charley (Anton Yelchin, Like Crazy, New York I Love You) has escaped the social boundaries that soulless teens enforce on others to become part of ‘the cool crowd’ His bagged himself a high school hottie and along with her, her attractive friends. His previous BBF’s are a long and distant memory despite one, Ed (Christopher Mintz-Passe, Superbad, Kick Ass). He not only blackmails him in to tracking his missing friend, but also proposes the ludicrous idea that a vampire has come to town, more importantly his neighbour Jerry (Colin Farrell, Horrible Bosses, In Bruges), and preparation is key, Blade style. Its time to man up and protect his new love and mother (Toni Collette, Muriels Wedding, Her Shoes).
The acting skills of some of the cast were lacking in excellence, Charley was sarcastic yet a little lame, and definitely lacking the cheeky teen bravado. David Tennant plays vampire expert and magician extraordinaire Peter Vincent. He lives up to the rude, brash English stereo type, controversial compared to the American general public. His character pranced around in fake tattoos, hair, makeup and leather pants that even Kate Moss would have a hard time slipping in to, reminiscent of Russell Brand, just not as entertaining or eloquent. Colin Farrell makes the film attractive to watch, with his tight fitting tee's, irritable vampy looks and violent behaviour has most women fawning, yet I still feel he could have brought more to the role.
Fright Night 3D worked well as a 3D film, unlike some previous ventures, despite the chunky glasses and misty lenses. With blood splattering, bodies combusting and explosions the creators chose the right special effects to include to make the audience duck for cover and jump. One highlight was finally seeing Vampires turn into the vile creatures they are meant to be, and Jerry the vampire's (Farrell) face is a shocker! Opinions on falling in love with vampires, Twilight style, will definitely change after seeing his ugly mug.
The film strays from the horror genre but keeps the gore, with many one liners the audience chuckled along. Yet I left feeling slightly disappointed it wasn't gorier or frightening. When will a truly horribly enjoyable vampire film be made is the question?
Death is obviously for the light hearted as well.
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