The Little Vampire 3D
The Little Vampire 3D

Movie spotlight

The Little Vampire 3D

2017
Movie
83 min
English

Tony, a thirteen-year-old boy on vacation in rural Germany, is fascinated by the idea of vampires. Meanwhile Rudolph, a vampire of "similar" age (313!), encounters trouble when his clan is threatened by a dangerously obsessed hunter. Fate brings these two boys together, as Tony & Rudolph set off an action-packed battle to stop the villain, save Rudolph's family and learn the power of friendship.

Insights

IMDb5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes27%
Metacritic37/100
Google Users47%
Director: Richard ClausGenres: Animation, Family, Fantasy, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young boy named Tony Thompson, along with his parents, moves to Scotland, where he discovers a hidden world of vampires. He befriends Rudolph, a vampire from a troubled clan, and together they must confront a formidable vampire hunter and an ancient evil threatening both the human and vampire worlds.

Critical Reception

The Little Vampire 3D received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired animation. While some appreciated its attempt to blend humor with traditional vampire lore for a younger audience, many found it to be a forgettable entry in the animated family film genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The animation is often criticized for being lackluster and uninspired.

  • The plot is seen as predictable and lacking originality, failing to bring fresh ideas to the vampire genre.

  • While aiming for family-friendly entertainment, the film struggles to engage both children and adults effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while the film attempts to be entertaining for younger viewers with its spooky themes, many found it to be visually unappealing and narratively weak, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the German children's book series 'The Little Vampire' by Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, which has previously been adapted into live-action films and a popular television series.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review

TMDB Reviews

1 reviews
Kamurai

Kamurai

Awful watch, won't watch and can't recommend, even for younger audiences. The best thing about this movie is how awful the villain is, it's like if Van Helsing was a jerk and vampires were all nice. The sister is at least interesting,...