I might biased because I'm a fan of the Barnabas Collin s Character played by Johnny Depp--however I was thoroughly entertained and delighted with this movie. It's always fun to see a 200 year old Vampire try to process and adapt to trappings of the modern world like cars, technology, fashion, lifestyles, sex, drugs and rock and roll. Good story, and it made me feel like I want to see the sequel...!!