Embrace of the Vampire
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Movie Reviews of Embrace of the Vampire
Movie Review: you know...
Summary: 4 Stars
I originally watched this movie for Alyssa Milano's nudity. I also watched it because my friend Adam was an extra (he's the guy that she bumps into while running out of the class. You can tell it's him by his stupid hairdo and his stupid walk - even if you don't see his face) and I sold it when I couldn't afford rent.Years later I saw it on Joe Bob Briggs with heavy editing (yep, meaning no nude Alyssa Milano - sigh) and it was strangely addictive. The storyline is a standard Dracula ripoff with a vampire trying to romance a virgin and making her act all slutty in the process. Only instead of choosing the dull Harker over the sexy Dracula, Milano's character is stuck between the dull Harker and the even duller Dracula stand-in. Which is probably why she makes out with the lesbian neighbor.
THis is one of those bad movies that you just have to like - even if your taste doesn't run to the camp. Sure, it's not Showgirls camp, but what is. There's something intriguing about the vampire's "acting", Milano's "I'm just a good Catholic girl" routine, the weird orgies that are almost as sexless as Eyes Wide Shut and the dream sequences without much purpose whatsoever.
Oh yeah - Jennifer Tilly shows up in the movie for fifteen minutes. She has no purpose whatsoever. She's just there in the bar, she makes out with the dull boyfriend and she disappears. But its sheer uselessness makes it funny. You know they were going to eliminate the entire Tilly scene but it's Jennifer Tilly. Jennifer Tilly is funny. You can't get rid of Jennifer Tilly.
If you are looking for a cheesy horror movie you can't go wrong with this movie (and if you've seen your share of bad cheesy horror movies, you know what I'm talking about). If you are looking for horrible dialogue and bad acting that's infinitely watchable - buy this movie (it's less painful than a high school play). If youa re looking for well-rounded characters, brilliant dialogue and chance to know yourself better - watch American Beauty. You aren't going to find any of that stuff here.
Movie Review: One amazing, unbelievable scene...
Summary: 4 Stars
I'll just come out and admit it - I was one of those who bought this movie for nude scenes of Alyssa Milano. As it turned out in this film, she has a good ability to play both the innocent girl and seducing woman types very effectively. I had seen screen captures of one particular scene in this film and that was enough for me to put down my $$. Normally, and almost always, I'm into provoking drama movies that have a message...That being said, 'Embrace of the Vampire,' has no significant message to speak of and as a story, is simply average - which isn't that bad really since it could have been handled a lot worse. Harold Pruett (Milano's boyfriend) is the only real stand-out of the film, bringing a nuance and believability to the role...
...and now the reason you *will* want to consider seeing this movie: the photo shoot scene. The directing, photography, writing, and nuance in acting in this one scene jumps about 30,000% (and of course, Alyssa Milano is great to look at) - and the very best thing about it is probably the music. By far the most erotic piece of cinema (hell, the most erotic ANYTHING) I've ever seen, it truly is a surreal and rewarding experience...
If you are simply looking for some eroticism or a tolerable (I hate to say it) soft-core flick, then this is *well* worth looking into. If you are looking for a engaging horror/thriller film, then look elsewhere (preferably in the direction of John Carpenter)...
Movie Review: Alyssa Milano-Goregeous Actress and Vampiress Extrordinaire!
Summary: 4 Stars
My VCR's rewind button is now broken thanks to this movie. As soft-core goes, this one is pretty good, especially if you are a fan of Alyssa Milano. I would have given it five stars except Charolette Lewis did not, um...reveal herself as fully as she could have in the movie. That was a bummer. This movie has several steamy sex scenes, and lots of shots of Alyssa's large heaving breasts and also some lesbian action. As far as the movie itself goes, the actors are cardboard, the plot is thin, and the movie definitely does not belong in the horror section (which is probably where you'll find it). If you saw Milano in " Poison Ivy 2: Lily" and were disappointed like I was, this one will more than make up for it.Movie Review: Why else would you want to watch.
Summary: 4 Stars
This film is for Alyssa Milano fans only. There's no story, there's no acting, there's no creativity,...there's nothing. There is Miss Milano nude though, and if you're into seeing pretty girls looking barely 18 engaging in lesbian sex, then I guess this one is for you, because if there wasn't a fast forward button on any DVD remote, nobody, and I do mean NOBODY would ever finish this made for after hours cable-TV turkey.
Oh, I gave it four stars because I like to look at 18 year old lesbian sex.
Movie Review: Embracing Alyssa Milano
Summary: 4 Stars
If your looking for a great vampire film to make your blood curdle than look somewhere else. Embrace of the Vampire is not a movie to be taken seriously by vampire fans, but it is rather a movie made for Alyssa Milano to show us what she's got. Anything among the realm of a storyline or good acting isn't found here, so just enjoy Embrace of the Vampire for what it is: a softcore late night cable flick with vampires and Alyssa Milano showing her fans that she's all grown up.