Scanialara You won't be disappointed!

FuzzyTagz If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

wes-connors Bitten, bloody, and beautifully naked young Izabella Miko (as Megan) survives a vicious vampire attack, which kills the rest of her family. Meanwhile, handsome California film student Kerr Smith (as Sean) gets a week off work, to attend his sister's wedding. Without much money, Mr. Smith arranges to deliver a $50,000 Mercedes cross-country, to Florida. He is advised not to pick up hitchhikers. But, sexy Brendan Fehr (as Nick) desperately wants to ride in Smith's car. "The sun's killing me," Fehr complains. For gas money, Smith agrees to ride with Fehr.Like many vampire films, "The Forsaken" works best as a collection of fantasies for the early teenager. Since it's rated "R", you had to sneak at the theater, or wait for the quick coming DVD. Young TV attractions Smith (from "Dawson's Creek") and Fehr (from "Roswell") have great chemistry as the same-sex hook-up; their relationship falls safely into subtext, however. Fehr's subtle attraction is unrequited, with Smith coming to favor the mouth-wateringly nubile Ms. Miko. Gratuitously naked and (mostly) catatonic, Miko is the fantastical female sex object.The predatory Phina Oruche (as Cym) and beautiful Alexis Thorpe (as Teddy) also titillate - and, it's fun to see these two women (who briefly graced "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Dark Shadows" universes) as bloodsuckers. Snake-charmer Johnathon Schaech (as Kit) is a "to die for" head vampire; his day driver Simon Rex (as Pen) doesn't suck, sadly; but he is very helpful in fixing speeding tickets. In one of her last appearances, veteran actress Carrie Snodgress has a small role. Writer/director J.S. Cardone corrals it all effectively, without too much originality.****** The Forsaken (4/27/01) J.S. Cardone ~ Kerr Smith, Brendan Fehr, Johnathon Schaech, Izabella Miko

moviesleuth2 After viewing this garbage called "The Forsaken," I know why and how it was made. This was not made for any movie fan, horror or otherwise. This was made so that teenagers can ogle at the hot stars, none of whom possess the ability to "act." All they do is preen about the camera looking like they're doing a photo shoot (this is acknowledged in the film, although it's meant to be taken seriously. Believe it or not, it's true.). There is nothing worth watching here.A young guy named Sean (Kerr Smith) is on his way to his sister's wedding in Florida, when he picks up a hitchhiker named Nick (Brendan Fehr). On the way, they pick up a girl who seems to be OD'ing, but really, she's "infected" with a virus that will eventually turn her into a vampire. While trying to save her (temporarily), Sean is bitten. Fortunately, Nick is a vampire hunter, and infected himself. Now they have to track down the main vampire whose subsequent vampire-lings bit them in the first place, which would "cure" them.The story is flat to begin with, but writer/director J.S. Cardone makes it worse by breaking the rules that he made. A story doesn't have to be plausible (vampire stories never are), but a film has to have a set of rules and follow them, otherwise it will seem as it is making the story up as it goes along. That's what happens here. To make matters worse, all of the dialogue sucks. But I guess that's expected with a cast this bad.As the hero, Kerr Smith is really bad. He can make the girls go ga-ga, but he can't act. His co-star, Brendan Fehr, fares better. Of all the characters in the film, he actually becomes someone worth caring about...to a point. It's hard to describe Izabella Miko's performance, because she doesn't say much. For about 90% of the time, she has one of two things to do: scream, or act like she's really drunk or high.But in terms of acting, Kerr Smith comes across as Laurence Olivier when it comes to Jonathan Schaech, who plays Kit, the main vampire. He's atrocious. His attempts to act menacing are so bad that they would be hilarious if they weren't so painful.And if the film wasn't bad enough, the effects are cheap. This is meant for the brainless ADD viewer. Random flashbacks, zooming images, and more atrocious effects hurt the already terrible film. Worse are the special effects. The gore is obviously fake, and the explosions and crashes are cheap.There's no tension or scares of any sort (okay, fine. One scene elevated my pulse up one beat per minute). Just the hope that the movie will end at some point.Avoid "The Forsaken."

Kia_Tee This film offers a more "real" take on the life of a vampire, minus the cartoony stuff like the mirrors, the shape-changing, the pointy teeth and tons of other stuff that most people associate with vampirism. The problem is, this film only ended up PROVING that all those cartoony things may be what is needed to tell a successful vampire tale. It follows on man who, on the way to his sister's wedding across the country, ends up tangled in another man's mission to "cure" himself of a vampire virus. Lots of car chases, blood, over-the-top acting, and eye candy galore (see Brendan Fehr and Simon Rex) Don't pay to see this film, but if you're bored and don't feel like looking for the remote, go ahead and partake. Just don't expect much.

HumanoidOfFlesh While traveling cross-country Sean picks up a hitchhiker named Nick,a mysterious,pessimistic fellow with no direction.They encounter a freaked-out girl whom Nick seems to know how to help. Come to find out,the girl was recently bitten by a vampire and will completely turn into one in a few days.Nick had the same thing happen to him and thus recognized the symptoms;he's been postponing the inevitable through a cocktail of drugs that can stave off the vampire virus for a while.If he can find and kill the vampire who bit him,the virus will go away."The Forsaken" is a fast-paced vampire flick obviously influenced by Kathryn Bieglow's "Near Dark".The film features a decent amount of blood and nudity.The acting is fine,unfortunately "The Forsaken" is never scary.Still if you want to kill some time give it a look.7 out of 10.