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Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
| Release Date | 01 Mar 2010 |
|---|---|
| Director | Paul Weitz |
| Creator |
Chris Massoglia John C. Reilly Paul Weitz Andrew Miano Courtney Pledger Dan Kolsrud Ewan Leslie Brian Helgeland Darren Shan |
| Actors |
Chris Massoglia John C. Reilly Salma Hayek Josh Hutcherson Jessica Carlson |
| Discs | 1 |
| Region | 2 |
Review
Adapted from Darren O'Shaughnessy's book series the Saga of Darren Shan, Cirque du Freak: A Vampire's Assistant is an endearingly goofy teen-vampire tale reminiscent of The Goonies or Lost Boys. Like those kids' horror classics, Cirque du Freak is a coming-of-age tale in which maturity is hastened by horrific discoveries of alternate realms. Best friends Darren Shan (Chris Massoglia) and Steve (Josh Hutcherson) embark on a life-changing career path as monster prodigies after attending a taboo freak show starring various mutants and Madame Octa, a fluffy, neon orange, Muppetlike spider that Darren is irrevocably compelled to kidnap. Darren's petty theft results in the boys' introductions into the dualistic realm of good vampires, including the paternal Larten Crepsley (John C. Reilly), and less-generous bloodsuckers such as Murlaugh (Ray Stevenson) and his Vampaneze family. Part of the fun is in learning how vampires are defined in this world; for example, they can't turn into bats but they have magic spit. The film's additional appeal is in its clever teen-vampire cultural nods, such as when Darren plays his Gameboy inside his coffin. The actual circus, too, offers a wide array of fun, spooky characters, such as ringleader Mr. Tall (Ken Watanabe) and Darren's scaly buddy Snakeboy (Patrick Fugit). Cirque du Freak: A Vampire's Assistant has tough moments, too, once the boys realize they can't look back. These moments transform Cirque du Freak: A Vampire's Assistant into a film parents may even be charmed by. --Trinie Dalton
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beautiful, fun and intelligent! Great family movie
my boys had enjoyed the Cirque Du Freak books and so I agreed to take them to the cinema to see the movie - what a fantastic surprise - original, well played, beautiful to watch, we thoroughly enjoyed the film and now own the DVD. A fun, and slightly different family entertainment - thoroughly recommend it and hoping for a sequel.
Good Film
This is a good film, its the sort of daft film you need sometimes when you are feeling low. It will definatly put a smile on your face aslong as you forget everything you know about vampires and open your mind to the silly side!
very enjoyable
Not familiar with the books and hadnt seen the movie prior to buying it. But quite enjoyed it. The young leads are good and John C Reilly is always a delight to see.I believe this movie didnt do well at the Box Office - which will mean no sequals. Which is a shame - as the film is kind of set up as part 1 of many (as the books are many). This follows a line of films based upon teen/young adult serials that have been made and not done that well Box Office wise. This one however was a good one.
Passes the time
The film was ok, but not worth rushing out to see. More of a Sunday afternoon nothing else on easy entertainment.