Daybreakers ***
February 10, 2010 by James Berardinelli - Reelviews
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Daybreakers argues there still may be some new terrain to be strip-mined in the rush to exploit the bloodsucking undead. As far removed from the Twilight series as possible (with more in common with Children of Men), Daybreakers brings its vampires closer to the “classic” breed. Although no indication is provided of whether they’re crucifix-shy or have a pathological distaste for garlic, they do not cast reflections, can be killed by a stake through the heart, and burst into flame when kissed by the sun (no sparkling here). It’s unclear whether Daybreakers’ creatures fall in love or have sex, but that’s not relevant to what’s going on in the film.
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