Vampire cinema frequently oscillates between gritty realism and sleek superhero action. Besson's adaptation consciously steers clear of both trends. The trailer trades urban leather trench coats for heavy wool, rust-caked iron, and ancient religious symbolism.
This approach exposes the film to certain artistic risks. Modern audiences accustomed to rapid pacing might find Besson's theatrical, dialogue-heavy melodrama an unusual change of pace. Conversely, devoted gothic romance fans are praising the production's willingness to embrace passionate, brooding grandiosity without cynical irony.
