Movie Review: “Daybreakers”

Seen on: January 8, 2010

The players: Directors: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, Writers: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig, Cast: Ethan Hawke, Willem Dafoe, Isabel Lucas, Sam Neill

Facts of interest: None.

The plot: It's the year 2019, and vampires are ruling the world. But as their supply of human blood runs out, one man (Hawke) must find a way to prevent chaos and save the remaining humans.

Our thoughts: Michael and Peter Spierig’s “Daybreakers” is a highly entertaining vampire action flick, and believe it or not, it’s also one of those films blessed with an awesome concept. I wouldn’t go as far and call it a masterpiece, but for a January release, it’s definitely worth checking out. Trust me, it really delivers the goods.

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Thomas Haden Church confirmed for 'Mars'

Thomas Haden Church is now confirmed for and James Purefoy and Mark Strong have officially joined Walt Disney's upcoming "John Carter of Mars," the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of books.

The film focuses on a Civil War veteran (Taylor Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a whole bunch of mysterious creatures. Andrew Stanton is directing the adventure.

The solid cast also includes Lynn Collins, Willem Dafoe, Samantha Morton, Dominic West and Polly Walker. Heat Vision says Church plays Tal Hajus, a vicious Thark warrior planning to become a ruler.

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Samantha Morton, Dominic West pack for 'Mars'

The cast of Walt Disney's "John Carter of Mars" is growing, and Samantha Morton, Dominic West and Polly Walker are the latest to join the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs' series of books.

Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins and Willem Dafoe are already part of the crew. The film focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

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Willem Dafoe packs for trip to 'Mars'

Willem Dafoe is the latest to join Andrew Stanton's upcoming Walt Disney fantasy flick "John Carter of Mars," according to Variety.

Dafoe joins Taylor Kitsch and Lynn Collins, who are already on board. Based on the books by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the film version focuses on a Civil War veteran (Kitsch) who is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he encounters a bunch of four-armed, green creatures.

Dafoe, according to the trade, will play Tars Tarkas, a green Martian warrior who's got the ability to love and will form an alliance with Carter. Collins is the Princess of Mars.

Dafoe stars in Lars von Trier's "Antichrist." He's got several projects coming up soon, including "The Vampire's Assistant," "Daybreakers" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox."

Explosive 'Daybreakers' trailer hits web

Here's a pretty intriguing trailer for Peter and Michael Spierig's upcoming action horror flick "Daybreakers," which will land in theaters Jan. 8, 2010. Check out the explosive footage below.

The film stars Ethan Hawke as Edward Dalton, who is a researcher in the year 2019, in which an unknown plague has transformed the world's population into vampires.

As the human population nears extinction, vampires must capture and farm every remaining human, or find a blood substitute before time runs out. However, a covert group of vampires decides to save the human race.

The film boasts quite the impressive cast, including Willem Dafoe, Isabel Lucas and Sam Neill. I know we've seen more vampire movies than many of us can handle, but the concept of "Daybreakers" intrigues me. Bring it on!

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Short takes: Muccino to explore divorce in 'Love'

• Gabriele Muccino, director of "The Pursuit of Happyness," is developing "What I Know About Love," a drama that will explore the struggles of divorve and single parenthood. The project is described as a modern "Kramer vs. Kramer," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

• Willem Dafoe and Charlotte Gainsbourg have signed on to star in Lars von Trier's upcoming drama "Antichrist," about a couple who experience strange events after retreating to a cabin in order to recover from their child's death (Variety).

• Universal has acquired the rights to adapt "The Wheel of Time," a best-selling novel series by Robert Jordan. Among several characters in the fantasy saga is Ransd al'Thor, a hero born to take down the ruthless Shai'tan (Variety).

• Gavin O'Connor's crime drama "Pride and Glory" finally gets a new release date, according to Variety. Warner Bros. has officially scheduled the film for Oct. 24, 2008. Colin Ferrell, Edward Norton, Jon Voight and Lake Bell star.