Just okay

Rating: 6/10 (19 February 2006)

Van Helsing is okay, nothing special. Van Helsing has two main problems, the first of which concerns the cliché and vastly uninteresting characters. We have seem these types before - the strong, action orientated heroin who eventually gives into her femininity by falling in love with the hero, her equally boring male counterpart! Next time, take out a leaf from Pirates of the Caribbean's book - it was the brilliant Johnny Depp who made POC such a worldwide hit!! Why? Jack Sparrow is unique, hilarious and highly watchable.
Also if you are going to stage elaborately expensive action scenes remember to turn on the lights, otherwise the audience will not be able to see what is going on and lose interest!! I hate watching poorly lit action scenes, you barely make out the shapes!!