My good fellow… Why would you do that?
mixed feelings. lighting, cinematography, and production design work together to create a compelling atmosphere of terror—the approach to Orlock’s castle comes to mind—but the story loses momentum in its second half, and some of the perfomances occasionally fall flat.
lily rose depp gives a great physical performance. aaron taylor johnson’s character feels miscast, and his whole storyline is the film’s weakest. nicholas hoult is fine, but i didn’t buy his and depp’s chemistry. willem defoe is as always a delight to watch and i love him.