Little over cheesy

Rating: Null/10 (25 May 2004)

Spoiler!! Hmm..i didn't have the highest expectations but it wasn't too bad. The effects were fantastic and the film itself was very well-made, detailed props, fantastic sets and really good effects. The characters weren't particularly appealing though. If it hadn't been for the sweet little friar the characters would be completely lost in the larger than life special effects. The chemistry between Van helsing and Anna was pretty much non-existence and so the kiss was a complete surprise to be honest! And you didn't get involved enough with them to really care when she died.
The script was humorous in parts but fantastically over-cheesy ("I have never been to the sea..but i bet it is beautiful") and a little over dramatic at times. There were quite a few moments that made me jump, but nothing really sustained scary-wise. So, well-made film graphologically but with an over dramatic story, cheesy script and undeveloped characters it wasn't the greatest film ever made.