Sublimation of romance in both spiritual & carnal sides in a thrilling, dark & foreboding atmosphere. Impressive cinematography & time-colouring, making up for some memorable scenes. Unequal performances though (top-notch stuff by Oldman, blunt act by Keenu). 2020 edit, after reading the book: Masterpiece. Should have been titled Coppola's Dracula as the director, although adapting the original material, proceeds to a substantial transfiguration. The film is a constant dialogue between two great artists, making use of aesthetics and themes most pertinent to their time. The book serves as a revered foundation, on which the director builds upon layers of subtext, a new story & meanings
it was one bright day in the middle of the night,two dead boys got up to fight.back-to-back they faced one another,they drew their swords and they shot each other.a deaf policeman,he heard the noise.and he came and he killed those two dead boys