An absolute butcher of the book , the Jonathan Davis soundtrack is all that saves it . This incredible series of books needs a ' game of thrones ' treatment. Faithful to Anne Rice's original vision of this story .

In comparing both "Interview" and "Queen", one can say definitely that Tom and Stuart both had an excellent time "chewing up the scenery".Who was the better actor to portray Lestat? Tom or Stuart? Let us be certain of one thing: Many different actors will play the role, just as in Shakespeare, over the centuries, different actors have portrayed Hamlet and Richard III.We know that Lestat was only about age 20 when he was turned into a vampire. I'll have to give the gold star to Stuart in that direction.One is often reminded of the comment by Maharet at the end of the novel "Queen of the Damned" to Lestat about writing his autobiography, "Get it right". Despite all the variances from the established plot line, I would say that both films capture the ambiance and the tension inherent in all of the first three novels of the Vampire Chronicles.In the movie "Queen", there is that telling scene where Lestat gives Jesse an "op-ed" practical example "of what it is all about", when in the park, he chases away the glasses-wearing vampire and takes the intended victim for himself.CHOMP!Good night! Pleasant dreams!

This movie was so different from the books that I didn't get hung up on how it deviated from Rice's vision. I just enjoyed the visuals, the music, the actors. Just shows how subjective the art form is. After seeing it ten or fifteen times, the plot made perfect sense to me. I'm a rock musician and the notion of a vampire using rock to reconnect with humans and upset his own breed resonated with me. I like this Lestat better than Tom Cruise's, and Marius almost steals the movie for me. Aliyah's scene in the vampire bar (slinky!) and the concert are visually stunning. And the cinematography takes full advantage of the many interesting faces. Not quite Eisenstein, but effective. Anyway, I liked it, and enjoy it almost as much with the sound off.

I don't understand how people didn't get this movie. It has everything! Love, darkness, horror, great music...it is very sexy movie. Best part (to me) is when Queen offers hers lover everything- eternal life and all the wealth in the World, but he chose something else... Love it! There is lot of very bad movies about vampire and they have great ratings here, so I don't get how this great movie is rated so poor. I've seen this movie many many times now and still love to watch it like the first time. Lestat and Queen Akasha are totally sexy Vampires, dark and cruel. The film leaves you thinking that you could decide if you were in his place. Would you accept what it offers Queen Akasha or human Jesse Reeves? I am not fun of vampire movies and think they are for teens, but this one is for watching with your loved one at your date night :)