Vampire's Kiss
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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 9 Ratings

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  1. JonP.
    Apr 19, 2006
    9
    I actually would give this 10, but that might make you think I'm a nut. This film is sinisterly underrated. Cage's performance is amazing AND funny AND a long way out there. AND the guy eats a live 'roach onscreen. If you pay attention (unlike some critics) director Bierman does sort out the fantasy/reality divide quite precisely. And gets great shock value out of the careful, single use of the word '....'. You will be shouting "Alva! There you are!" for years to come.… Expand

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Metascore
31 out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 10 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 6 out of 10
  1. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    70
    But what truly distinguishes the movie is Cage's performance, which is so off the wall that even if you don't like it you have to watch in awe.
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  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Clifford Terry
    25
    Called upon to blend the fey and the fiendish, the usually fine Cage is reduced to acting like some kind of combination of Dudley Moore and John Carradine. Throughout, though, he seems to be enjoying it; I can't imagine why. [2 June 1989, Friday, p.E]
  3. The New Yorker
    Reviewed by: Pauline Kael
    70
    The picture seems to crumble... because the writer and director don't distinguish Loew's fantasies from his actual life... But with Cage in the role we certainly see the delusions at work. This daring kid starts over the top and just keeps going. He's airily amazing. [12 June 1989]
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