Starring: Benicio Del Toro, Anthony Hopkins, Emily Blunt, Hugo Weaving, Geraldine Chaplin, Art Malik
Distributed By: Universal Pictures
Release Date: February 2010
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I really like this dark and atmospheric tale that brings the dreaded werewolf back onto the big screen.
Anthony Hopkins gives a very understated performance that almost whispers "deadbeat dad" as he roams around his unkempt estate, physically and emotionally keeping his distance from those that try to be close to him.
Emily Blunt is elegant and charming as Gwen and brings some much needed tender femininity into the film and Hugo Weaving brings cool intellect as he tries to unravel the mysterious identity of the Blackmoor attacker.
Benicio Del Toro is excellent as Lawrence as he deals with all sorts of emotions as he too becomes a victim of circumstance and the chemistry between Lawrence and Gwen is believable and honest.
The scenery is at times breathtaking and the effects throughout, particularly the werewolf transformations which can often be tricky and unrealistic are very well done.
Filled with eerie moments and fair amounts of gore, this is a nice addition to the werewolf genre and is perfect viewing material for a cold moonlit night!
~~Nikki~~
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