Original, refreshing take on Dracula that reveals he is more than the monster of Legend. Luke Evans shines as Vlad, the Prince who sacrificed love, life and indeed, eternity to protect his people. He is the ‘monster’ in whom we find the deepest elements of humanity. We feel his hope after acquiring his powers, his feelings of betrayal by his people and his devastation at heartbreaking decisions he must make in the last quarter of the movies. This movie adds a depth and complexity to Dracula that has not been seen before. Don’t let the negative reviews convince you to pass it by. Treat yourself to this gem of a movie. You’ll be glad you did! 😊.