The Premise Was Better Than The Actuality

Rating: 4/10 (7 July 2006)

A vampires versus werewolves story sounded like fun, especially with the pretty Kate Bekinsdale starring. However, I was disappointed with this overall. Beckinsdale frowned the entire movie, trying to act tough all the time. Why do these pretty young women try to act like men? She is not likable in here, nor is anyone else. It would have been nice to have someone to root for!
There also is - no surprise - too much violence and bloodshed. It's not "Van Helsing" in that regard (overdone action) but it isn't far removed. This is a long, grim story.
On the plus side, the special-effects are good and there are some interesting twists in the end regarding some of the good and the bad characters.