| Customer Reviews: Average Rating: 4.0 out of 5 |
| Very funny.: Rating: 4 out of 5 |
| I bought this dvd for my dad's birthday. He was thrilled to find that I had bought him the film that he saw and instantly loved a few years ago. I would highly recommend it. |
| A good attempt at spoofing the prince of darkness: Rating: 3 out of 5 |
Well, well, well. I remember when I first saw this on tv at the age of ten or eleven ten years ago approx. I didn't really think it was all that funny and that the comedy was a bit stilted.
However I watched this about two years ago and realised that it was really an attempt by Mr Mel Brooks at putting the famous Dracula character and story into a 'Carry On' style theme. With that it isn't that bad and is watchable.
Leslie Neilsen (from 'The Naked Gun' series) makes a pretty good clumsy Dracula and Amy Yasbeck along with Lysette Anthony make sizzling damsels in distress as Mina Harker and Lucy Westonra. One of my favourite scenes is where Jonathan is nearly seduced by Lucy in the graveyard. Hilarious. Also funny is the theatre scene between Dracula and the Stewardess.
If you like Mel Brooks and Leslie Neilsen films then I would say get these because you could do worse and get the Scary Movie films. *** |
| Accurate and funny: Rating: 5 out of 5 |
Suprisingly, this sticks to the original story far better than any other version I have ever seen! the comedy is typical Mel Brooks/Leslie Nielson, so if that isn't your fayre, you won't like this.
A perfect introduction to a Classic novel- English teachers take note! |
| Good Old Leslie does it again: Rating: 4 out of 5 |
In the terms of comic film genius, you either love him or hate him. I personally think he is great. If you need a good pick me up after a bad day at the office or generally need cheering up, then look no further. Those especting some sort of strong plot or high drama should stay away. Those looking for a good laugh, loads of stupid jokes and general mayhem need to buy this DVD as quickly as possible. This is Leslie at his most stupidest, which is what he does best. Mel Brooks also lends a hand in this comedy madness as the would be vampire slayer.
Classic comedy stuff! |
| Dead, but not loving it all that much.: Rating: 2 out of 5 |
| This film leaves a lot to be desired. As a major fan of both vampire films, and Leslie Nielson comedies, I expected a major treat with Dracula, dead and loving it. Unfortunately, that is not the case. The film tries too hard to stick to the original dracula story, and i think therein lies the problem, as Dracula does not give much scope for comedy. The gags are tiresome and dated, and the entire film looks cheaply made. If you're looking for comedy, check out ANY other Leslie Nielson film, if you're looking for vampires, check out any film other than this. |
