A few thoughts: Usually post-apocalyptic vampire/zombie outbreak movies are told from the perspective of the few surviving humans, but this one goes a different route, showing the vampires and the struggle they face when the supply of blood diminishes. It's a promising set-up, but quickly chooses to take the familiar route of focusing on small group of surviving humans...I know, I was pretty bummed about it. Apart from the concept, the visuals are the main appeal of this movie, with a very slick Tony Scott-esque color scheme and some great gore moments. Sadly, the movie misuses its cast, with Willem Dafoe playing one of the weakest roles of his career, some ex-vampire southerner with obnoxiously folksy dialogue. Ethan Hawke is extremely under-written, his love interest(?) is barely even a character herself, but Sam Neill is pretty solid -- he just isn't given much screentime. It's a good looking movie that sabotages itself before it ever has a chance to become something special. Also, the resolution/"cure" is almost remarkably lame.
Fans of more slick, visual action horror. Sort of like if Underworld tried to have a brain but still wasn't quite there yet.
My grade: D
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