Movies

Looking for a quirky, unpredictable, funny movie?  I highly recommend What we do in the shadows.  The characters are very well developed and each has its very distinctive backstory.  The pacing of the movie was also excellent and did not leave one bored.

In fact, I just watched Avengers Age of Ultron and this movie back to back and I enjoyed this more.  Given I've seen a lot of superhero movies so Avengers style movies were getting a little old to me and plotwise a dime a dozen.  For effects and action, Age of Ultron did not disappoint in that arena.  What We Do In The Shadows is a completely different movie though from Age of Ultron in every aspect so it's not fair to compare the two other than that I saw both and enjoyed this one more.

Short of spoiling everything, I can't think of too much to say about this movie other than how great this is.  It's refreshing, different and a take on a genre that has been overused for certain.


Now, if you're up for SPOILERS to get a taste of what this movie is about, read on...



Fair warning that this movie will be a lot more enjoyable for 3 types of people: those who somewhat enjoy vampire movies, enjoyed but are now sick of vampire movies or know the general vampire movie elements.  It's a hilarious take on vampires lifestyle in a mockumentary.  There was a few parts where it leaves the viewer wondering, ok, now what, where could they possibly go with this story and it's going to be the same thing I see in all vampire movies?  It did not disappoint, it introduces familiar elements of vampire stories in very unexpected ways and does this with humor no less.  It's been a really long time since I've seen a movie this original and I absolutely loved it!