I have to (more or less) agree with Bingowings here. The book is absolutely fantastic, and could easily be adapted into a 2 and a half hour film with almost nothing cut out. And the love story in the film is complete and utter bullshit.

But I can respect the film for what it is - it's bizarre and convoluted, but that's part of its charm. It's an entertaining flick, and Gary Oldman is amazing as always, but to me it will never be "Bram Stoker's" Dracula ... just another sub-par adaptation of a far superior book.