No stretch but a lot of fun.

Rating: 8/10 (6 May 2004)

If you loved the Mummy and the Indiana Jones flicks then you will enjoy Van Helsing. Hugh Jackman and Kate Bekinsale turn in credible performances and the special effects are second to none (the horse and carriage scenes are fantastic). My one concern is the opening sequence. Filmed in black and white it comes across as a bad parody, I wasn't sure wether to laugh or not. Happily the film picks up as soon as the opening sequence is finished.
On the whole I really enjoyed this film. It looks amazing and the action is plentiful. This film is FUN!! I hope there is a sequel but only as long as there is no annoying child actor as in the sequel to the Mummy.