Vampire's Kiss
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Movie Reviews of Vampire's Kiss
Movie Review: And you thought your boss was bad!
Summary: 4 Stars
I tend to view Nicolas Cage's film career as split somewhat down the middle. There is 'interesting and edgy young Nicolas Cage' who turned in odd--if not downright weird--performances in minor films. Sometimes these performances worked against the grain of the film, however, they were always riveting. Then there is 'mainstream Nicolas Cage' who, after winning his Academy Award, tended to make safer choices as a leading man or a heroic figure. Cage's work has always been solid and intelligent, but his acting choices have lost much of their original maverick appeal.
Cage plays Peter Loew, an elitist and pretentious literary agent at a publishing house. Loew fancies himself a ladies' man, but in fact leads a rather cold and lonely life. Loew also speaks with a strange and completely contrived accent, which he feels will make him more interesting to people. Unfortunately, most people only find this annoying--virtually guaranteeing Loew's inability to connect with anyone in a meaningful way. One night, after picking up a beautiful woman (Jennifer Beals), Loew brings her home for what turns out to be a rather violent sexual encounter. When the woman delivers a savage bite to his neck, Loew becomes convinced that she is a vampire and that he will now become a vampire as well. Thus begins Loew's spiral into madness.
Alva (played to perfection by Maria Conchita Alonso) is Loew's beleaguered and bullied secretary, who finds herself becoming the focus of Loew's escalating and alarmingly inappropriate behavior. He rages at her over the smallest error, verbally abusing her as no other boss has ever abused his secretary. He chases her down the hall, even following her into the ladies' bathroom. Even after Alva completes the petty Herculean task Loew had assigned her, he responds by telling her "It's too late," and then brutally assaulting her. (Possibly my favorite scene in the film is where Loew leaps up onto a table, points his finger at Alva in a wildly exaggerated gesture, and shouts "THERE YOU ARE!" while she cringes in absolute terror. Although there is nothing intrinsically funny about bullies or mental illness, Cage's over-the-top performance imbues the film with the surrealistic qualities of a Max Fleischer cartoon.)
As Loew completely unravels mentally, Cage still allows you to see glimpses of the frightened man behind the madness. Cage conveys Loew's complete despair at his inability to stop himself. In many ways, Loew is a distant cousin to Patrick Bateman, the psychotic protagonist in American Psycho. As Loew devolves into his paranoid fantasies and delusional behavior, he becomes increasingly dangerous to everyone around him.
Whether he is chasing couples down the street screaming "I'M A VAMPIRE!" or attacking and killing a girl in a night club with a pair of ludicrous novelty vampire teeth, this is Cage at his most bizarrely entertaining. I loved this darkly satirical tale of insanity, but I realize it is not for everyone. However, if you are up for a walk on the weird side, this film just might be a perfect fit.
Movie Review: Interesting horror comedy!
Summary: 4 Stars
This 1989 cult dark comedy with vampire and horror themes is set in the late 80's in New York City, a yuppie businessman executive whom falls for a gorgeous woman ( Jennifer Beals) whom is a real vampire that bites him on the neck turning him into one, but when he finds out he goes nuts especially eating cockroaches and having tastes for blood.
A smart and interesting yet original vampire movie that doesn't play by the usual rules of a vampire flick but contains good satire in it and romance with it with some dark humor into it. Nicolas Cage does great as the main character whom falls for the vampiress, there is also Maria Conchita Alonso from " The Running Man" as one of the workers. The DVD is good with picture, sound and two good extras like audio commentary by Cage and the director with theatrical trailer, this is a must watch if you want a vampire satire.
Also recommended: "Vamp", " American Psycho", " Office Space", " Near Dark", "Vampire Hunter D", "Wolf", "Shaun of the Dead", " Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust", " Blood: The Last Vampire", " Bram Stoker's Dracula", " From Dusk Till Dawn", "Blade", "Blade II", " An American Werewolf in London", " Boiler Room", " Underworld", " Fright Night 1 & 2", " Innocient Blood".
Movie Review: would you eat a roach?
Summary: 4 Stars
What this movie is most famous for is Nick Cage eating a live cockroach (actually, he ate two, but only one appears in the film), when what it should be known for is the fact that it was so far ahead of its time. It's a black comedy that appeared before the big run on dark comedies (had it appeared a mere five years later, it wouldn't have been cutting edge). Peter Loew (Cage) is such a bad person, that we can't help but laugh at what he says and the things he does, as horrible as they may be. On the surface the film appears to be about madness, but really, loneliness is at its core. We can identify with what Loew feels, if not what he does. The dvd contains a commentary track with Cage and director Robert Bierman, who hadn't gotten together to talk about the film in 11 years. And as great as the movie is, the commentary is just as wonderful. You get insight into the making of the film (and an understanding of the horrible accent Cage uses in the film), and hearing them laugh along with you at the horridness of Loew just adds to the experience. It's a great film, and though sparse, a great dvd.Movie Review: Un-Caged...
Summary: 4 Stars
Nicolas Cage really comes unglued in this one. His manic performance is legendary. Over the top? More like over the bloody rainbow! His character's affliction could be actual vampirism, delusional psychosis, or a bit of both. Watching his mental disintegration is at once pitiful and hilarious. Jennifer Beals (Lordy! What ever happened to this gorgeous creature??) is the perfect neck-nipper, under her glorious mound of 80s hair. Maria Conchita Alonso makes the best of her confused secretary role. VAMPIRE'S KISS is a wonderful late-late night's entertainment...Movie Review: Not quite what Stoker had in mind
Summary: 4 Stars
Quirky and original, this flick is a hoot. Imagine if John Waters had written "Dracula" rather than Bram Stoker. It's not so much a vampire movie, as it is the study of a mans descent into madness. Cage's performance is completely unrestrained, so non Cage fans should beware.