Film Review – Vampire Academy

Perhaps J.K. Rowling should contact her lawyers. “Vampire Academy” is the latest young adult literature adaptation with dreams of becoming the next big screen sensation, spawning sequels and hysteria as it marches into a profitable future. The source material is a six-book series from author Richelle Mead that was first published in 2007, right in the midst of “Harry Potter” mania. The similarities between the franchises are striking, with “Vampire Academy” providing a vague prophecy of purpose for the lead characters, a school for special beings who practice magic, and a revolving door of adult characters with nothing but secrets to share. All that seems to be missing is the butterbeer, but blood will have to do here. A road map and a glossary would’ve been nice to have as well to help navigate through this convoluted mess. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com