Story: Two estranged vampire sisters must team up to save
their sibling from becoming a blood-thirsty vampire.
Review: 'V for Vengeance' opens with a scene that completely
sets the stage for the chaos that is to follow. Director Kelly Hallihan and his
writers leave no stone unturned in throwing every vampire and blood-soaked
horror cliché into the mix. As we follow the lives of vampire sisters Emma
(Jocelyn Hudon), Scarlett (Grace Van Dien), and their adopted brother Kate
(Pauline Dyer), it becomes clear that this is a sorry excuse for sex, blood and
gore.
There are solid action moments and the pacing is average,
but not enough to redeem the script's sheer pointlessness. Unfortunately, it
lacks subplots that could have enriched the main story. The absence of conviction,
innovation, and solid acting further hampers its appeal.
The prophecy is evident throughout, especially when the two
sisters trust a seemingly handsome bounty hunter, Marcus (Christopher Russell),
despite his repeated lies. This decision leads to the kidnapping of the third
sister, a predictable turn of events. It's even more predictable that
Kate, working on a breakthrough vaccine, freely shares confidential information
with a stranger, only to regret it later. It's disturbing to see three
supposedly intelligent characters easily swayed by charm.
The performances are subpar, with the actors prioritizing
looks over actual performance. The actresses, instead of embodying a vampire
aesthetic, look like biker girls in black leather gloves and boots. While the
production values are top-notch, that doesn't save this campy vampire flick from
missing the mark in both narrative and performance.
