In this movie she is playing quite a reserved, intellectual who is quiet but intriguing nonetheless, whereas her on screen mother portrayed by Gemma Arterton is the exact opposite. Beginning with Saoirse Ronan, as we all know she is a fantastic young actress who very rarely fails to come up with the goods. Aside from Jordan's fantastic direction, the thing I liked most about Byzantium was the acting from its two leading ladies. Understandably the mood is very dark and occasionally quite Gothic, but again, not only is the seaside primitive in establishing that, some of the other locations really are just as good. The cinematography is very good and in terms of visuals I think the film was one of the best looking that I have seen in a long time. Not only because it sets the tone and feel of the movie, but it just gave it that added creepiness that you would expect from a movie like this. Personally I felt that the run-down coastal setting was just superb.
Aside from being very well written, the films' setting is another factor as to what makes it so enjoyable. It is very well paced and the story is just great, with some rather intriguing flashback sequences being utilised brilliantly to connect all the dots. One thing that I liked in particular was that the film showcased rarely a dull moment. As soon as the film began I was invested. The films concept is in my opinion superb. However, I am happy to report that Byzantium is an original, different and genuinely great movie that I would regard as one of my favourite films of the year so far. Personally I am not a fan of the Twilight movies and I have to confess I was quite sceptical going into Byzantium, due to the supposed vampire themes. Whenever you see or hear of vampires these days, the first thing that usually comes to mind is that of Robert Pattison. Now as I have said, in the last few years vampires have been getting a hard time. The two continuously move from location to location due to them having to hide their secret that no-one is aware of, however upon seeking refuge at a rundown coastal area, their secret is uncovered, which results in their past calling for blood. Essentially the main-plot of Byzantium follows the mother and daughter duo of Gemma Arterton and Saoirse Ronan. Admittedly Byzantium isn't the most traditional vampire movie, but that's not a problem, because the end result is a fresh, innovative take on the creatures that may have installed some credibility in the post Twilight era.
Instead of being blood sucking beasts, audiences seem more interested in watching them make love and glisten in the sunlight, however that's were director Neil Jordan steps in. Over the course of five years I think it's safe to say the reputation of vampires has been well and truly tarnished.
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