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Rating: 3.5/5
Review: "Cirque du freak: The Vampire's Assistant movie review"
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It is the first movie I have watched in 2010 and luckily, it isn't that bad to start off the new year. I am actually surprised that it is fast-paced compared to other movies that are adapted from books. I went into this movie with low expectations as the previews and reviews I have seen did not impress me. From the start of the movie, the pace is brisk...but not overwhelming. A good movie to start with the year.
The story: From the start, the story reveals Darren and his best friend, Steve. They go to a circus filled with so-called freaks. Darren sees something he so much desires, a colourful spider which is belonged to a vampire named Larten. He steals it and run off but it creates trouble by biting his best friend. Darren finds Larten and tells him that he wants to save his best friend. Larten agrees to help him under a condition...Darren is to be his assistant. As the story unfolds, it becomes darker and soon leads to betrayal between to best friends. The action/fight scenes are filmed in a nice way. It is somewhat refreshing to see the action. The special effects is not bad with a budget of US$40 million.
Overall: It actually surprised me. I thought it would be slow..showing how Darren deals with his powers and all the drama but it decides to be a fast-paced fantasy movie that does not dwell on the melodrama like what most movies based on book do.

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