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  • Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant
  • Opened October 23, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 48 min.
  • PG-13
    sequences of intense supernatural violence and action, disturbing images, thematic elements and some language
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 12+. Read More
  • 16-year-old Darren (Chris Massoglia) was like most kids in his suburban neighborhood. He hung out with his best friend Steve (Josh Hutcherson), got decent grades and usually stayed out of trouble. But when he and his buddy stumble upon a traveling Read More
  • Cast: John C. Reilly, Josh Hutcherson, Chris Massoglia, Jessica Carlson, Michael Cerveris, Ray Stevenson
  • Director: Paul Weitz
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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  • Chris Massoglia as Darren Shan and John C. Reilly as Larten Crepsley in "The Vampire's Assistant."
  • Chris Massoglia as Darren in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."
  • Josh Hutcherson as Steve in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."
  • Patrick Fugit and director Paul Weitz on the set of "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."
  • Salma Hayek as Madame Truska in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."
  • John C. Reilly as Larten Crepsley and Salma Hayek as Madame Truska in "Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant."
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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Recent Fan Reviews

  • Must Go!

    Great movie!

    by xmonroex

    I have absolutely no interest in vampire movies. The only reason I went to see this movie was because of the scare zone at the Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights (Orlando,FL). After seeing the scare zone numerous times, I wanted to see how everything related. I thought the previews made the movie look completely stupid and I thought John C. Reilly was cheesy and ridiculous. However, my opinion completely changed after watching the movie. It was amazing. The subtle costuming effects were perfect. John C. Reilly was a great fit for this role, he played it perfectly. The subtle details are what made this film excellent. Everything was explained without boring the audience. The character development was great, but they left out some information as to the "why." They set up for a sequel perfectly. The movie exceeded my expectations and I am excited for the next one.

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    Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant

    by lola3002

    This was a good film overall - it was evident that this first movie was laying the groundwork for more movies as adapted from the literary series. I enjoyed the cast and characters. Seeing it in the theatre was a good idea to optimize sights and sounds in the movie. I plan to see the next movie in the theatre as well. This was a good family movie in my opinion, however I think it will appeal to a variety of people.

  • Must Go!

    Definitely Worth Seeing

    by JollyBill

    This movie is great. The books are certainly better, but the movie is good as well. Definitely worth seeing. The characters are pretty much the way they are in the books. Although I did think that Mr. Tiny plays too much of a role in the development of the conflict.

    I think people of all ages would enjoy this movie. A bit of humor, a bit of action, even a bit of romance. And I do hope they make a sequel, I would definitely see that as well.

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Cirque du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant Critic Reviews

So-so Avg. Critic Score out of 100 Metascore ® based on all critic ratings.

Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    It's creepy but tinged with sarcasm and infused with silly fun.

  • 50
    Washington Post | Desson Thomson

    Has its moments of fun, many of them having to do with Reilly's deadpan comic...

  • 50
    Los Angeles Times | Betsy Sharkey

    Cirque is a harmless bit of fluff with a very cool look, but there's just never...

  • 50
    The New York Times | A.O. Scott

    This movie incites curiosity tinged with confusion and irritation. It bristles...

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