What We Do in the Shadows

Reviewed by: Greg Mueller

Greg's Score:
7.13

Plot/Story

8

Characters

8

Acting

8

Cinematography

7

Production Design

7

Soundtrack

6

Execution

7

Emotional Impact

6


Review:

While I was disappointed that WWDITS doesn't quite line up with my humor taste, the film still works. For a faux-documentary about a group of vampires living in a New Zealand town that also includes werewolves, witches, and zombies, it balances perfectly between not taking itself too seriously while also feeling as realistic and authentic as it can. I was really hoping that I would get more out of the humor, but I did appreciate the quality of it. None of it is complex, but it is smart. The acting is as good as it needs to be and the practical effects and CG are serviceable. Even without connecting to the humor, the story was interesting and I liked the characters. Hopefully the Kiwi comedy works for you.

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