One Hell of a Good Time in Transylvania!!

Rating: 10/10 (10 June 2004)

I just screened Van Helsing and I can't tell you how much I enjoyed this film! Frankly I am appalled at the lousy rating this film has obtained in IMDB!! I don't know what people want in a movie, as I was thoroughly entertained. I took a friend who HATES these types of movies and she thought it was great!!
The cinematography in this film is breathtaking! Magnificent vistas thrill throughout! The special effects for the most part were terrific! There were some CGI flaws, but overall very well done! I liked the new twists with some of the old monster creatures. The Vampires were long in the tooth and Frankenstein was wonderful. The werewolves were extremely entertaining. Even the 19th Century "Q" character to Van Helsing was quite entertaining. Excellent gadgets and action extra-ordinaire! Kate Beckinsale is delicious in this roll, and Hugh Jackman was a delight. Count Dracula was quite well played.
All in all I could not take my eyes off this film! A lovely piece of filmwork and a refreshing twist on some old monsters!
Personally I thought this film was a solid 10!! As for the rest of you folks, get your eyes off the popcorn and take a look at what was on the screen!
10 out of 10!!!!