I am actually not quite sure what to make of this film. I had not really approached it with any real expectation but nonetheless found myself unsatisfied at the end. It seemed more like an 84 minute television pilot. I was tempted to pop the non-existent second disc into my dvd player, which, if nothing else, is a testament to the films appeal to interest (or at least that of Mr. Scott).

The plot seems (or seemed) promising – The result of a genetic mutation (found only in males), the Vampires or Brothers as it were, have woven themselves into the fabric of human society in the 300 years following their advent, making up a religious-like institution whose aim is simultaneously to “protect” humans and secure their own future. This peaceful, though fragile, relationship is symbiotic, an exchange of protection for blood, which comes to be threatened by the criminal behavior of a rogue Brother, Edgar (Leo Gregory), whose behavior is more closely associated with the violent Vampires of myth. It is the task of Brother Silas (Dougray Scott), also Edgar’s brother, to capture the rogue Vampire, a task which he is unable to complete successfully without having to include the police, particularly their Captain, Lily (Saffrond Burrows). Unfortunately however, the above proposed plot line was not as clearly demonstrated in the film. It seemed instead fairly choppy and irregularly dispersed, never really coming to fruition or developing any climactic events or resolving elements. I mean, what is the perfect creature? (Other than a Vampire that looks like Dougray Scott, of course.)

The cinematic elements however were creative and interesting, set amidst a blend of futuristic and modern elements in what is presumably a European city in an alternate universe. Even the action was rather satisfactory.

Regardless, the dialogue wasn’t particularly compelling. It also proved less useful in propelling the plot-line, given my confusion at the end. There also seemed a severe lack of character development (especially Edgar), and ultimately a failure to really consummate (yes, consummate) the chemistry between Scott and Burrows.

Apparently Edgar’s character was supposed to have been played by Jonathon Rhys-Meyers, who had to leave the production due to other film commitments, and which frankly, I think was a lost opportunity (Indeed, Rhys-Meyers would have brought the villain much needed sex appeal). The film ends however with some implied vague intent for a sequel (and presumably a better explanation), to which, if such a sequel involves the brooding but beautiful Mr. Scott, I will say, “Yes, Please”.