Sunday, December 20, 2015

Movie Review: Vampire Academy

The movie adaptation of Vampire Academy, the first in the six book series by Richelle Mead, was downright cheesy.

I have actually seen this movie three different times. The first two times were right after I read the book and I was kind of watching it without looking for flaws. This time around, I felt like I was watching a completely different movie. Vampire Academy was recently released on Netflix, so if you want to watch it, you're good to go!

I think that what really made this movie below average for me was the script. Some of the lines were so stilted and unnatural, and it was obvious in the acting. There were several times where the movie told us what was happening instead of showing us, and it just irked me. If you think that the movie is so confusing you have to blatantly explain what is going on while it is happening, then something is not translating well.

There was also no chemistry between the two main couples. Rose and Dmitri just weirded me out. The actress that portrayed Lissa Dragonmir, Lucy Fry, fell flat for me and she never made me feel for anything. I remember while reading the book that I liked Lissa while Rose annoyed me, and it was completely the opposite for this movie. The actress who played Rose, Zoey Duetch, showed real promise. There were some really cheesy scenes, but some of them actually struck me. I am excited to see how it plays out when she plays Samantha Kingston in Before I Fall, another young adult movie adaptation.

To be fair, Vampire Academy had a lot going for it. Mark Waters and his brother Daniel Waters, both worked on teen moves we now revere as classics. Instead of making another teen classics to join the ranks of Heathers and Mean Girls, we got another flop. This was one of the many young adult book to movie adaptations that just didn't translate well

Vampire Academy had so much potential, and unfortunately, it just did not translate well into screen. Instead of the perfect blend of funny and kickass, we got a corny teenage movie. It is pretty entertaining, so if you aren't too critical on movies or just want to watch something for fun, go for it! Vampire Academy is by no means a great movie, but it is one of those movies that is perfect to watch at a sleepover.

With that, I give this book 

2.5 out of 5 Stars!



What have you guys thought of this movie? Have you read it yet or are planning to?

Thanks guys for stopping by and I'll see you soon with another post!

Happy Reading!

Genni @ Ready, Set, Read! 

6 comments:

  1. Hi, there, Genni! Random visitor has arrived! I've got to say that I totally agree with you about everything from the movie. I haven't read the book(s), but I still randomly watched the movie one day on my best friend's house (and she hadn't read the book either) and as the movie continued we were both like. . .what the heck. . .I mean, it was funny and interesting, but it was just. . .confusing, weird, traumatizing and I don't know how to explain it! All I know is that I didn't loved it, but like you just said, it'd be good to watch on a sleepover so you can have a laugh with your friends!

    Great post! Glad to see that I wasn't the only one weirded out and a little disappointed by this movie!

    ~L. @ Reading Against Time ♥

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    1. Hi Lilivette! I saw that you were one of the bloggers Gina nominated for the One Lovely Blog Award and just visited you as well! Great minds think alike, I guess! :) The movie definitely has a different feel than the books, especially as the series progresses. There were some really great moments, but the bad just outweighed the good for me!

      Thank you so much for randomly dropping by! I already followed your blog! :D

      Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!

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  2. I had the same sorts of thoughts as you: it had such potential but it really fell flat. I agree that the lines were just awkward and there was absolutely no chemistry between Rose and Dimitri. The one bright spot of the movie for me was Rose. That was the one casting decision they got entirely right! She was perfect for the role. Lovely review!

    Laura @BlueEyeBooks

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    1. Thank you Laura! I'm glad I'm not the only one who didn't see anything between the actors. Fingers crossed the actress who played Rose is just as perfect for her role in Before I Fall!

      Thanks for commenting Laura! :)

      Genni @ Ready, Set, Read!

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  3. I agree with you 100%. I really enjoyed the book, but the movie just didn't work out for me. Luckily I borrowed a copy from the library, so I didn't have to spend money on it. I'm not even sure why I watched it because when I watched the trailer I wanted to reach through the screen and slap someone.

    By the way, I've nominated you for The Liebster Award. You really deserve it!

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    1. Yeah I am happy that I didn't see this movie in the theaters. I'm so sorry I just was this comment now! I'll be sure to get on it. :D

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