Mjeteconer
Just perfect...
Matialth
Good concept, poorly executed.
Senteur
As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.
Zandra
The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
BBogus
The acting is so awful, watching and especially hearing (accents and voice acting reminds me of dubbing in cheap B movies) Julie Delpy is so cringeworthy. Even William Hurt looks lost. The story unfolds in a monotonous boring way, terrible script. Delpy should take lessons from successful actors turned directors like Clint Eastwood, Mel Gibson,... to see how it is done.
mark.waltz
The legend of Hungarian countess Elisabeth Bathory isn't as well known as rumored distant relative Vlad the Impaler (aka Count Dracula), but her story has created much curiosity because of her vicious deeds. Raised by an equally cold mother to be regal, brilliant, brave and unfeeling, she accidentally discovering the curing power of blood in the de-aging process. Looking much older than her 39 years when she begins this reign of terror, she goes between youth and looking aged, always cool in the way she gets the blood from these young virgins, even ordering one to run or be killed in a sudden burst of conscience. Julie Delpy keeps her cool even in the most tense moments, adding a sort of divine right to do what she's doing.The historical aspect of this is fascinating, but I found myself turning my head during some very tense torture moments. There's also her dark, rather evil lover who enjoys being the recipient of sadomasochist tortures. This tries to give the impression that as a woman suppressed in a man's era, she was somehow the victim of a conspiracy and committed these sins because of a lost love. This sends mixed messages to the viewer, especially since they also have her documenting everything she did. The case of Elisabeth Bathory was simple. She was a blood thirty vain power obsessed psychopath whose legend should be a warning about the evils of excessive vanity.
Kirpianuscus
its basic virtue is to present a different perspective about a well known story. not the most inspired but credible. and courageous because it gives an inspired fresco of a period. conflicts and fears. need of success. a fragile love story. and revenge. the portrait of Countess Bathory is not only different but good exercise of details'exploration. because it is a story from East. but, in same measure, it reminds the status of a woman in an Europe looking its useful transformation's tools. a film about force and vulnerability. seductive for the meeting between Julie Delppy with a role who becomes fascinating puzzle. and a not surprising performance, in a small role but wise explored, by Anamaria Marinca.a film who impress for its new perspective about a classic character.and that could be good support for reflection.
GeoPierpont
"Snow White" was not able to portray the true nature of a woman in search of eternal beauty, hence, her evil nemesis was far removed from the end product of virginal perfection. Not the case for this deplorable inquisition of age and virtue. Being unfamiliar with Delpy's uncanny abilities in the realm of all that is film, I was overwhelmed with her many contributions to such an intractable historical conveyance.My first reaction was how does organic matter create powerful enzymes to effect a youthful appearance? Silly girl, however a poignant aspect of the narrative. Provide me, at least, the ingredients of the witches broth that defines silken softness? I will have many less complaints of accents, sullen sex scenes, miscasting and score.I will complement the introduction of the "God made Man in His Image" and its transpose, but the more impressive allegory was that of the glorified man in battle. Very poignant and relevant today as that Commandment from Moses is most deviously interpreted for judicious use in greed and power.I applaud Delpy's provocations of this display of deeds undone and recommend for the more refined film reviewer.
