Film: Jordan's vampires lack bite

Reviewed: Byzantium

**Directed by Neil Jordan**

**Nationwide, cert 15A**

**Rating:** 3/5

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 werewolves emerging from the diners' mouths in The Company ...