In his review for the Los Angeles Times, Justin Chang wrote, «Director Patty Jenkins and her collaborators have taken the well -
worn superhero origin story and invested it with a rich, sometimes revelatory depth of feeling.»
Dracula Untold temporarily flirts with the child - like glee you find in all
superhero origin stories when the protagonist first discovers their powers, but the novelty of developing sharply heightened senses and the ability to miraculously heal has long
worn off.