As I promised previously in my review of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, I decided to watch this one subsequently after that movie since it’s the shortest of the Brad Pitt movies I’ve excogitated for this marathon and it was a great one! Now is it perfect? No, the movie does have its flaws but I did find sufficient exultance out of this one and definitely think it’s one of his finest roles alongside the other actors (Tom Cruise and Christian Slater for instance). Honestly too? This is also one of my favorite vampire movies as well and an absolute treasure!

My most favorite aspect of this film is the protagonist Louis portrayed by Brad Pitt. Although the story for this one is nothing to really jabber about with how an ordinary guy is assimilated into a vampire by Lestat along with a younger person becoming a vampire and all (also interpreting the story to a reporter) but still, it’s quite the watch to have me captivated throughout. I love how the character is introduced as this mortal human being but then immerses into some temporary psychological breakdown for Louis’ descent into becoming a vampire then living an immortal life with Lestat having a sedulous thirst for human blood and lusting over them. Not to mention that their bond and chemistry in this one’s so gregarious and strong that it feels almost like that of a homosexual relationship. 

The directing for this one is very good as well. Yes the narrative aspect definitely requires major adjustments in of the story but there’s much more that make it pretty good. I like how the movie is shot for instance especially the scenes of tension and stakes that take place from within like our characters being prurient and lusting over their victims (primarily Tom Cruise’s character) that feel as convincing as how a vampire would lust for their prey with swift editing and pacing that feels to oscillate at the rate of excellence. 

The score is fantastic as well. I love the scenes with shots of environments especially, in of the usual pattern with movies? The shots synchronize well with the score with the feel of being in the movie and really having emotional impact as a result. Other moments that occur within this one have a pretty atrabilious feel to them as well especially scenes of stakes or an intense moment taking place from within really making the best out of this move in of the score and the random moments paying off for preparing you for what’s to come eventually. 

The cinematography is absolutely immaculate as well. For a film released in 1994 it already looked great but watching it now? The quality of it definitely seemed to ameliorate overtime and has the quality that feels like something way ahead of its time in of the intricacies of lighting and more. Speaking of lighting, why is it that the blend between scintillated and tenebrous effects have such a great balance to the movie? It almost feels like the cinematographer had lots of ion and fun making this one. 

Overall, I do really enjoy this movie for what it was and while probably not for everyone still had me feeling great emotion in the aftermath. Although the story is nothing worth praising over? The acting, directing, cinematography, score, character development, chemistry, themes, script, stakes, pacing and more make this one worth watching in my opinion. Because of all that I’ve mentioned toward this movie? I’m gonna rate “Interview with the Vampire” an 8/10 (A-).