Proves the critics have no taste!

Rating: Null/10 (22 May 2004)

I don't know what the hell is wrong with critics and people who downplay this movie. Lets start with my list of defenses:
*A complex plot? If you think the plot is complex and you do not understand it, you are sadly in the wrong cinema. I have read about most of the creatures (ie, frankensteins monster, vampires) and with an understanding of how they work had no problems understanding the plot. Those who did not were simply misinformed, or not informed at all.
*A strange opening sequence? To be honest, I think the opening was the best part. The black and white shading was quite significant. It uses the time when the stories were created to mesh the different characters into one story. It shows how scared people were at the time, as well as it sets the scene for the rest of the film.
Personally, Van Helsing defies all the text book rules of cinema. But isn't that what makes good cinema? Run Lola Run wasn't textbook. Neither were many other greats. We still know them. So take your time to think. Van Helsing in my opinion is more than a must see. Because one must see to defy those who do not.