A stylish and darkly playful franchise starter that successfully balances supernatural thrills with tongue-in-cheek humor,
Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant manages to avoid coming off as just another
Harry Potter clone thanks to a smartly written and fast-moving screenplay, some inspired set pieces, and colorful characters portrayed by a talented cast. It's an interesting feat for a director known primarily for comedy dramas rooted firmly in reality, and while only time will tell whether the film's box office will warrant the sequel that's almost certainly revving its engine in anticipation of the green light, this one is worth a look for fantas...
Released:
2009
Rated:
PG-13
Length:
108 mins