Reviews

Bloodlust is a weird title. I like it, but it can feel tepid. It neither embraces spectacle nor offers any insight, so I'm left wondering what to make of it. It has this air of sophistication resulting from its fairly tight writing; the antagonists aren't far from understandable, the heroes aren't far from empathetic, and the events aren't far from believable. D is still a lovable quasi-badass who behaves like he has autism, even more this time around. I don't know, it just feels rather monotonous for a title about a vampire chasing monsters for money, all presented quite superbly by the way. I suppose it has to do with this commitment to seriousness that, although is exactly what the original novels strive for, feels misplaced. Such approach is definitely not my cup of tea. Given its tone, I'd gladly accept an exploration of D's psyche in face of all the shit happening around him. When he kept his promise I thought 'isn't he cute' while wishing for a movie dedicated to his solitude. As for this, it needs either more action or contemplation... or both.