Film: Jordan's vampires lack bite

Byzantium

Directed by Neil Jordan

Nationwide, cert 15A

Rating: ***

Populaire

Directed by Régis Roinsard

Nationwide, cert 12A

Rating: **

Anyone who follows the careers of Irish writers and directors has over the last couple of decades had what might be termed a Neil Jordan Moment - the times as you watch one of his films when your jaw drops and your eyes bulge and the synapses in your brain go 'ping'.

The ...