Byzantium

R16
2012
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113 mins
Trailer
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Gemma Arterton (Hansel & Gretel) and Saoirse Ronan (The Host) star in this supernatural vampire thriller as a brothel-operating mother-daughter... More

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Byzantium | Ratings & Reviews

"While Neil Jordan’s last film, 2009’s beguiling, wholly underrated sea-nymph tale Ondine, stopped short of marking a full-fledged return to the realm of fantastique where he’s notably contributed with The Company of Wolves and Interview with the Vampire, Byzantium is such a return - and his most satisfying and cohesive work in years. One might rush to compare its teenage romance subplot to Twilight, but in truth, the film is closer in its revisionist spirit to Tomas Alfredson’s Let the Right One In."

Flicks, Aaron YapFlicks

"A lethargic and uninspired take that aims to be something different, but ultimately isn't."

VarietyVariety

"A stylish and moody mood piece infused with an intriguing feminist slant."

Total FilmTotal Film

"Jordan's poetic sensibilities more than make up for any flaws."

Time OutTime Out

"Again and again, as the story shifts between women, times and moods, Mr. Jordan adds a punctuating flourish ... that exquisitely illustrates the once-upon-a-time mood."

The New York TimesThe New York Times

"Arterton's brash performance is arguably a little high-octane yet it balances with Ronan's wounded watchfulness. And Buffini's script has some savoury moments."

The GuardianThe Guardian

"The appeal is not so much its bite, which could use some refining, but the emotional journey its undead take. In Jordan's hands, the vampires are so very human."

Los Angeles TimesLos Angeles Times

"Neil Jordan interviews a whole new set of vampires but draws precious little blood."

Hollywood ReporterHollywood Reporter

"The ideal vampire movie for Twi-hards who've had their hearts broken for the first time and want to move on to a less cosy vision of eternal romance with a side order of addiction."

Empire MagazineEmpire Magazine

"Jordan, a master of mood, creates an unsettling atmosphere of small-town despair, and the film's sporadic spikes of violence ... are often inventive."

A.V. ClubA.V. Club

Byzantium | Details

Rating
R16, Horror, violence, sex scenes and offensive language
Runtime
113
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Country of origin
UK, USA, Ireland

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