"Everything flows from me. My blood will change the world."
An evolved genetically enhanced race of homo-sapiens("vampires")titled "The Brotherhood" have lived in harmony with humans serving them faithfully for centuries until a rebellious rogue member, Edgar(Leo Gregory), responsible for creating an anti-virus towards the dangerous outbreak of influenza which took many lives, decides he's tired of being a servant towards those he deems inferior. He has created an influenza virus that poisons humans, and his direct aim is the Jamestown slums where he feels those undesirables aren't fit to live. His brother Silus(Dougray Scott, mostly emotionless and stoic, tilting his head slightly towards an action or something of human nature that fascinates him)is to be a leader of The Brotherhood one day, but Edgar's goal is to infect him with the influenza virus. For the first part of the film, Silus(..and The Brotherhood members)has trouble catching an elusive and cunning Edgar who is feasting on the throats of humans in alleys and apartment dwellings. Silus joins the human police, lead by policewoman Lilly(Saffron Burrows, although glammed down she's still quite beautiful)as they seek the whereabouts of Edgar. Edgar bites Lilly, but doesn't kill her. Silus develops an attraction to Lilly, who now will be Edgar's chess piece in his goal to infect his brother. For a little while The Brotherhood are able to quarantine Edgar, but you know a prison will not hold this villain very long. Edgar's goal is to kidnap Lilly and cause a world of chaos as The Brotherhood see no other alternative but eradicate Jamestown due to the outbreak by one of their own. Will Silus be able to stop Edgar? Will Silus turn on The Brotherhood, his people for what they plan to do to Jamestown? Will Silus be able to save Lilly from the harm Edgar has in store for her?
The film moves about as fast as Edgar, and the plot isn't very complex;I'm pretty sure most vampire fans will find it easy to follow. The setting isn't very glamorous, but the film uses that to an advantage, dipping the viewer into an ugly world where humans are rotting from disease, poverty, and filth. The Camera often briskly follows the actions and movements of the characters..the camera even often follows the heightened senses of the vampires such as what Silus hears and what Edgar sees as he crawls through a ventilation shaft in retreat and hiding from those out to catch him. Leo Gregory, as the snarling villain, often has his face locked in rage like a venomous snake on the verge of attack. There are moments of vampire carnage such as when Edgar takes a bite out of slum victims. You know the film is heading towards a showdown between Silus and Edgar, so that shouldn't be a surprise. The ending opens the possibility of a sequel. Not a bad way to waste about 88 minutes. Nothing that'll stay with you afterwards, but works as a futuristic vampire tale that doesn't overstay it's welcome.
An evolved genetically enhanced race of homo-sapiens("vampires")titled "The Brotherhood" have lived in harmony with humans serving them faithfully for centuries until a rebellious rogue member, Edgar(Leo Gregory), responsible for creating an anti-virus towards the dangerous outbreak of influenza which took many lives, decides he's tired of being a servant towards those he deems inferior. He has created an influenza virus that poisons humans, and his direct aim is the Jamestown slums where he feels those undesirables aren't fit to live. His brother Silus(Dougray Scott, mostly emotionless and stoic, tilting his head slightly towards an action or something of human nature that fascinates him)is to be a leader of The Brotherhood one day, but Edgar's goal is to infect him with the influenza virus. For the first part of the film, Silus(..and The Brotherhood members)has trouble catching an elusive and cunning Edgar who is feasting on the throats of humans in alleys and apartment dwellings. Silus joins the human police, lead by policewoman Lilly(Saffron Burrows, although glammed down she's still quite beautiful)as they seek the whereabouts of Edgar. Edgar bites Lilly, but doesn't kill her. Silus develops an attraction to Lilly, who now will be Edgar's chess piece in his goal to infect his brother. For a little while The Brotherhood are able to quarantine Edgar, but you know a prison will not hold this villain very long. Edgar's goal is to kidnap Lilly and cause a world of chaos as The Brotherhood see no other alternative but eradicate Jamestown due to the outbreak by one of their own. Will Silus be able to stop Edgar? Will Silus turn on The Brotherhood, his people for what they plan to do to Jamestown? Will Silus be able to save Lilly from the harm Edgar has in store for her?
The film moves about as fast as Edgar, and the plot isn't very complex;I'm pretty sure most vampire fans will find it easy to follow. The setting isn't very glamorous, but the film uses that to an advantage, dipping the viewer into an ugly world where humans are rotting from disease, poverty, and filth. The Camera often briskly follows the actions and movements of the characters..the camera even often follows the heightened senses of the vampires such as what Silus hears and what Edgar sees as he crawls through a ventilation shaft in retreat and hiding from those out to catch him. Leo Gregory, as the snarling villain, often has his face locked in rage like a venomous snake on the verge of attack. There are moments of vampire carnage such as when Edgar takes a bite out of slum victims. You know the film is heading towards a showdown between Silus and Edgar, so that shouldn't be a surprise. The ending opens the possibility of a sequel. Not a bad way to waste about 88 minutes. Nothing that'll stay with you afterwards, but works as a futuristic vampire tale that doesn't overstay it's welcome.