63
Philadelphia Inquirer by Desmond Ryan
The obstacles are many, most notably Rookery, a local vampire hunter who looks like a rejected extra from "Mad Max."
What are people saying?
What are critics saying?
25
Portland Oregonian by Diana Abu-Jaber
The movie falters when it gets mean.
75
New York Daily News by Elizabeth Weitzman
Strikes a nice balance between smart and sweet.
50
Chicago Reader by Lisa Alspector
The violence is suggested in a way that's neither overwhelming nor insulting to a child's intelligence as this crafty fairy tale ultimately finds a way for human and vampire characters to live and let live.
75
A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for the whole family.
70
Washington Post by Michael O'Sullivan
Very funny in a way reminiscent of "Babe: Pig in the City."
38
Chicago Tribune by Michael Wilmington
An odd little ghoul too cleaned up to survive, a bloodless vampire movie that's mostly lifeless as well.
50
San Francisco Chronicle by Mick LaSalle
The results are predictable and only mildly entertaining.
25
Entertainment Weekly by Owen Gleiberman
Would like to be a Halloween treat, but it's more like a nightmare of blandness.
63
Miami Herald by Sara Wildberger
The movie is a little long for kids.