Gab & Guest review Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

Gab and Guest's review for this latest DVD release - based on its theatrical presentation, with added info bites about the DVD features. It kinda bites.

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[MsTwilightprincess12]

my name is gabriella and ppl call me gab just wanted to let you know lol

[GabnDad]

@MsTwilightprincess12 Cool!  ;)

[KathyBentley]

Laurie seemed like a good co-reviewer for your movie review series. There is a feeling of comraderie between you that's apparent and genuine. Also, she's a good alternative for movies that are "too old' for Max and those that would not appeal to your father. Good Choice!

We saw previews for the "Cirque de Freak: Vampire's Assistant" when I took my son and his friend to see District 9 recently and from the preview it looked like a movie we would all like to see, but apparently it was deceiving!

[GabnDad]

Maybe rent it... But save real movie $ for some better upcoming choices!

And District 9 will put lots of movies to shame this year!!

[wannabewentz8]

these ladies obviously dont know what theyre talking about. im pretty sure they have no idea the books exist

[GabnDad]

I actually believe we did mention that it's based on a series of young-adult books; I am aware of that. Doesn't make it a good movie, though - we were reviewing the movie based on its own merits.

[philipslayton]

It's Dad, reporting in from Nova Scotia. So this is what happens when I'm away. You girls do the vampire thing. I better get home fast!

[biblegirl]

A. Book series was written before Twilight, don't act as if they stole the idea

B. I'll be 21 in about a week & I LOVED the movie. I also LOVE the book series.

C. What's wrong w/having a rare film that's not graphic

[AzraeltheJackdaw]

Hi Gab! Hi Laurie (hope I spelled it right)! I Red-Boxed this last night, and I actually liked it (and I'm 24). I have a soft spot for movies where the Vampires act like superheroes and fight each other (i.e., Underworld, Ultraviolet, Queen of the Damned). Also, the villain, Mr. Tiny, was so wonderful. I loved how operatic and large than life he was (forgive the pun). The freaks were fun to watch and the acting was never boring. John C. Riley stole the show. The spider creeped me out, though.

[kamuinoyume]

Why the F are you comparing Cirque du Freak to Twilight? Are you a fan by any chance? And FYI the books of this movie are way better then Twilight will ever hope to be! I recommend you read them, it's not much, roughly 100 pages per book, sometimes less, and then maybe you'll understand why teens will CRY, not laugh when they see this movie!

[lang0800001066]

If darren is 15 and 8 years passes befire he reaches vampire mountain then he is 17, nearly an adult and that will completely take away the reasons for him taking the trialss of death (I cant remember there name sorry been a while since i read the books)

[IRKENINVADER6991]

Reasons that Cirque Du Freak is NOT Twilight:

#1: These vampires BURN in the sun, not sparkle. (Unless you're a half-vampire, then you don't burn OR sparkle)

#2: These vampires DO NOT use their teeth to feed. "..Only stupid vampires use their teeth..." ~Larten Crepsley

#3: It just isn't.

And 8-12 year olds? "No. That bull-" ~Larten Crepsley

The movie was great. Loved it. (I'm 13).

[AYAH07]

yes wannabewentz, she did mention it was from a book series. listen to the video next time :P~ great review gab, i will now rent it for sure. in the advertisements it looks like it is for an older crowd. pure marketing!!!

[FanMadeProductions]

im ashamed you even relate cirque du freak with twilight........sigh.........