Film2009109 min

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Name: Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Thriller
Released: 2009
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Chris Massoglia, John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Patrick Fugit, Salma Hayek

Taste attributes: actionadventurefantasythrillermonster/alien/supernaturalanimalsteenfastfresh & originalunsavourylightimaginarysimplelinearglossybig & variedcoming of agecomplex relationshiprescue/escape/jeopardyunlikely connections

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"Meet Darren. He's sixteen going on immortal."

Boxlist takeA fantastical thriller that is wide-ranging, light and pacy. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Taste details

Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: balanced · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

Quality rating

5.7 /10

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Wholesomeness: Unsavoury, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

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Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

Darren Shan is a regular teenage kid. He and his friend Steve find out about a Freak Show coming to town and work hard at trying to find tickets. They do, and together they go to "Cirque du Freak" where they see many strange acts including a wolf-man and a bearded lady

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