Daybreakers

  • 2010


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$ 51 Million
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Positive Reviews 57
Negative reviews 12
Average Rating 3.2/5
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2.5
As the action diminishes, the plot digs into a rut, hobbling toward a climactic showdown that doesnt feel all that climactic. Av Club
1.5
And given the edgy bent of director Artetas stand out earlier work (The Good Girl, Chuck & Buck), theres a surprising lack of bite to the film. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Its a little bit silly as is Dafoes Kentucky fried cowboy mechanic named Elvis but silly is fun. Austin Chronicle
1.5
The Spierig brothers first feature, Undead, was a meagre homage to George A. Romeros classic zombie movies, substituting uninspired ironic humour and .. Screen Daily
3.5
And while it might not come together in a perfect package, its most definitely a fun package. Collider
4.5
Though theres definitely the influence of filmmakers like Ridley Scott (you cant make a future noir without tipping ones hat), the directors do enough .. Collider
3.1
I guess, but cant be sure, that audiences will enjoy the way these vampires die. Rogerebert
2.0
Im not saying a vampire movie has to be heavy on the drama, but Daybreakers offers virtually nothing in its place. E Film Critic
2.0
This premise does invert the politics of the genre quite compellingly, but its a shame Australias Spierig Brothers opt to turn it into just any old no .. Telegraph
3.5
Mind your jugular because Daybreakers is a wild ride packed with innovation, blood and a whole lot of fun. Cinema Blend
2.5
Thats where vamp hematologist Edward Dalton (Ethan Hawke) comes in with his Van Helsing trench coat. Ny Daily News
3.8
Its still your basic entertainment factory, where even oblivion goes down a treat. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its a canny mix of gore and guile, enough exploding viscera for the modern horror fans, enough cheeky social satire for moviegoers thirsty for a littl .. Philly
3.8
(The Spierigs were probably downing large quantities of Aussie merlot during their script writing sessions.).While the characters are B movie thin, th .. Philly
1.5
But wearisome Aint it cool video game splatter violence is all thats memorable of the action, while a (mixed) metaphorical subtext of conservationism .. Village Voice
3.0
Just when it seemed as if the vampire narrative had degenerated into terminal suckitude, along comes this gleefully gory little gem. Chicago Reader
3.1
After taking such pains to establish a dying world, its a shame the Spierig brothers are so intent to kill it off. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
But why make a vampire movie lacking the allure of the enticing fiends Usa Today
4.5
The brilliant opening scene gives you a reminder that youre not watching a run of the mill sci fi action film. FilmiBeat
2.8
Ill give this a marginal thumbs up since it is more imaginative than most vampire films and because of Willem Dafoes performance, but it should have b .. Lariat
3.0
All of which means human blood is running out, a bad development since thirsty vampires soon turn into winged, scary looking and decidedly less civili .. Screen It
3.1
But there are a few of us left out there junkies for smart exploitation who will relish this stuff. Rolling Stone
3.0
No, this isnt much more than a guilty pleasure of a movie: silly and contrived, and more designed for the cool imagery than any sense of story logic. Shadows On The Wall
3.8
That commitment to framing and choreography is a pleasure to watch. Boston
4.0
But the fact that its a horror film that takes itself seriouslyand tries to be more than a rote genre entry and a quick cash inmakes it worth a closer .. Mountain X
3.0
The Spierigs make some nice metaphysical points and commission some spiffy design, but resort to less than blood heat thriller moves in the final thir .. Guardian
3.5
Daybreakers has plenty of clever social relevance and biting political commentary mixed into the pot of gore and violence. Its got both style and smar .. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
The best thing you can say about the movie is that it pours some very old blood into a new plastic bottle. Ew
3.0
A possible cure for vampirism appears instead, but with a fumbled last act and blatant appeal for a sequel, this finishes not with a bang but a whimpe .. Empire
2.5
In 2019, as the result of a plague, vampires have taken over the world. Susang Ranger
3.0
Though it borrows many of its ideas from older movies, the combination makes them seem fresh. Common Sense Media
3.5
I welcome their arrival.Bonus Points For: Rising above standard operating vampire procedure with a nightmarish Soylent Green style future where eating .. Movies
2.5
The vampire cure is so stupid, youll want to walk out of the theater, even if you normally like this kind of movie. Sf Gate
2.5
Alas, that topical suggestion ultimately comes off as merely accidental as the film barrels toward a gruesome conclusion thats chilling mostly because .. Slant Magazine
1.9
In one of the films wickedly funny touches, vampire commuters are shown lining up for shots of the red stuff at a Starbucks like blood bar. Washington Post
3.2
Still, some really slick visuals and effects combined with sci fi themes and lots of action should satisfy fans of the genre. Reeling Reviews
4.5
Some literary vampire tales (and probably some cinematic ones, too, though none spring instantly to mind) have made a distinct point of noting how won .. Flickfilosopher
2.0
This dystopian horror thriller aspires to be a vampiric Children of Men, but it bears more similarity to a late night Skinemax flick. Hollywood
3.2
The films pacing misses a few beats and the capitalist satire never quite pops, but Daybreakers comes as a welcome retort to the vampire bubblegum gen .. Coles Mithey
3.8
Though it often seems to have emerged directly from a teen friendly fantasy movie template, Under the Mountain is initially far more entertaining and .. Reel Film
4.4
It is a vampire movie, after all, and theres some substantial gore. The Star
3.5
If blood and gore is your thing, you will not be disappointed, but the film also offers a good tale that makes sense and satisfies in the context. Urban Cine File
3.0
It may not make many Best of 2010 lists but Daybreakers is an entertaining genre hybrid with functioning brain cells and, in its exciting finale, an o .. Digital Spy
3.1
The movie, written and directed by (blood) brothers Peter and Michael Spierig, is possibly the least sexy vampire flick ever to crawl out of the crypt .. New York Post
3.0
Vampire horror with Ethan Hawke cast as a researcher in 2019, when an unknown plague has transformed most of the worlds population into vampires. Flicks
2.5
The film could have broken the rules and expounded upon its initial ingenuity.It could have been about something. Dustin Put Man
4.5
Like being ordered to have long hair and smile on stage, but wondering how to smile with a trombone in your mouth.Or repeatedly told youre not good en .. News Blaze
3.5
Its a business horror story of greed and market share...You dont have to look far (corporate global warming deniers, anyone) to find a corollary in co .. Hollywood And Fine
3.8
The Spierigs adore the ghoulish details and the enthusiasm takes Daybreakers far beyond common genre aspirations. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
The film is directed on the modest budget, but has style and imagination to spare. Big Picture Big Sound
4.0
Though the films conclusion is preposterous and contradictory, its hard to have too many hard feelings about it because, well, this is a scifi action .. Io9 Gizmodo
3.8
Ultimately, Pyaar Impossible is breezy, charming and harmless albeit very formulaic, contrived and forgettable while overstaying its welcome. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
Yeah, its another vampire film, but this one deals with the global end game instead of emo teen angst. Movie Crypt
3.0
Its a shame that The Spierig Brothers couldnt match their concept and style with things like character and dialogue, but this is clearly a cult hit in .. Hollywood Chicago
2.5
Lifes a bitch and then you dont die, grumbles a straight faced Ethan Hawke as prized hematologist Edward in Daybreakers, a slick, violent, and intense .. Film Comment
4.0
Daybreakers is a perfectly competent and technically accomplished attempt to craft a vampire flick somewhere in the middle, and which for the most par .. Sky
4.0
What is noticeably missing is the sense of fun that made their debut a hoot to watch. Sbs
2.0
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3.0
As a standalone vampire movie, this is probably one of the better ones youll see this year, but its a shame that a potentially epic saga feels truncat .. The Shiz Nit
3.0
Yet Daybreakers doesnat quite deliver the magnificence it promises.The plot drags a little here and there, and the ending lacks gravitas. Metro
2.0
When the setting shifts to a more daytime based front, however, it loses much of its charm, and holes in the script that could perhaps have been overl .. Scifi Now
4.0
If filmmakers can produce vampire pictures as good as Daybreakers, then Id say theres life yet in this genre.Its just a shame that a Daybreakers only .. Streaming Quickflix
1.3
Twin brothers Michael and Peter Spierig act as writers and directors on the film.Their screenplay is shallow and immature, providing the audience with .. Cinema Sight
3.5
It is no surprise seeing as the laughs seem to cram themselves into every word balloon, and I defy you to laugh more at a single issue of any comic cu .. Bloody Disgusting
5.0
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3.0
Daybreakers is nevertheless highly inventive, containing plenty of interesting and original ideas about vampire technology, vampire physiology and the .. Cinema Autopsy
2.0
Whats not: Even though the film has style there isnt enough substance to keep you glued till the very end. Mid Day
2.5
Around here Daybreakers clever streak runs out and the previously witty, refreshing film becomes a predictable action romp thats big on over the top g .. Ear Of Newt
3.0
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3.5
As far as improvements go, its much more polished and pretty and it doesnt have as much unintended humor. Horror
3.1
The vampire world is sort of a throwback to the 1940s and theres lots of blood and guts.Lots and lots and lots of it, which should be refreshing for t .. The Movie Kit
3.5
Aside from a few intentionally amusing bits, and the amiable weirdness of the entire affair,Daybreakers is a beautifully shot, cleverly delivered, and .. Blog The Horror Show
3.8
The movie makers are after bigger game here, and a subtler mixture of speculative nightmare and action film. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.8
I love the look of this film.Classy without being slick, it has the gritty appearance of a low budget film but with high brow art direction. Sea Coast Online
4.5
Michael and Peter Spierig have created a fascinating and chillingly believable possible future. Dork Shelf
3.0
More Australian filmmakers should be inspired to take on Hollywood after seeing the Spierigs vampire venture, even if it falls short of greatness. Empire Online
2.0
But once the fun of the gooey gore and slick visuals have faded, were left with a mishmash of uninteresting characters, rehashed plots, and Willem Daf .. Camp Blood
3.0
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