Synopsis
In a contemporary New York City, members of a dysfunctional family of vampires are trying to come to terms with each other, in the wake of their father's death. Meanwhile, they are being hunted by Dr. Van Helsing and his hapless nephew. As in all good vampire movies, forces of love are pitted against forces of destruction.
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Cast
- Elina LöwensohnNadja
- Suzy AmisCassandra
- Galaxy CrazeLucy
- Martin DonovanJim
- Peter FondaDracula / Dr. Van Helsing
- Karl GearyRenfield
- Jared HarrisEdgar
- Nic RatnerBar Victim
- Jack LotzBoxing Coach
- David LynchMorgue Receptionist
Recommendations
- 100
Washington Post
Insanely brilliant. - 80
The New York Times
It is refreshing to see so much style and life in the old undead tale, and to watch this strong cast with its perfect deadpan attitudes. - 80
Time Out London
About blood, blood ties and breakdown (of familes, relationships and, perhaps, an entire society), it's an idiosyncratic film, admired by many for its strong atmosphere, and by this writer for its absurd(ist) casting of a barely recognisable Fonda as Donovan's mad uncle Van Helsing. - 78
Austin Chronicle
Infinitely subdued, sexy, and melancholy, Nadja is one of the most stylish and quietly exhilarating genre movies to arrive in a long time. Recommended, and not just if you wear black all the time. - 70
Los Angeles Times
An elegant, witty but also sometimes tedious spin on the legend of Dracula. - 63
Chicago Sun-Times
What Almereyda brings to the film is good control of tone (the movie is ironic, and yet sad about its irony) and an interesting visual style. - 63
Chicago Tribune
The actors in Nadja seem to be having such a good time that it's a shame the movie doesn't give them more room, and get even wilder and more eccentric. - 60
Variety
After creating such promise through the intriguing setup of stunning twin vampires in trendy, nocturnal Gotham, it’s disappointing that Almereyda develops narrative butterfingers, letting the storyline become too diffuse and cutting among too many principal characters.
