When did the mythology of the undead become null and void in the creation process of vampire cinema? The folklore behind these creatures is so deep with subtext and symbolism that one would think that they would be able to be put the “vampire” into any atmosphere and have its message radiate throughout the landscape with resounding fear. Lost Boys II: The Tribe proves that even the most sacred of monsters can in fact be tainted by a generation that carries a lust for extreme sports and a short attention span.
If I were to peel back the layers of carrion that are used to create this hideous display of uninspiring cinema (and I use that term reluctantly as this droll should not even be in the same category), I would more than likely find enough contrived dialogue, nonsensical plot points, and unmotivated cinematic techniques to cover a barren wall with straight to DVD releases. This thing has it all; orphaned teenagers, unmotivated T n’ A (is T n’ A every truly motivated?), a cast constructed of look-a-likes and the overly eager who can’t act to save their lives, and a fist full of cool for cooless sake.
I would like to know what part of any of this sounds appealing, because somebody was feverishly praying for a group of midnight surfing, movie quoting, Mountain Dew fueled bros turned vampires to be lead through a series of improbable scenarios while documenting it on their handheld JVC camcorder. If this isn’t enough to satisfy you, there is and extremely unnerving amount of statutory rape promotion. Apparently age doesn’t matter when you’re partner is immortal. He has enough experience for both of you. High Five!
The original Lost Boys took a timeless monster and made it contemporary, all the while keeping the theme of the vampire alive within the frame. The uncomfortable transition from adolescence to adulthood rings throughout the piece, where as in the sequel, no message is present to try and make this tale worth saving. I would like to see this movie as its own entity; as if its predecessor didn’t exist, but if it stands on its own, and the message is there, I’m having a hard time sifting through all the waste to find it.
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