Almost like Castlevania

Rating: 8/10 (3 December 2005)

Hugh Jackman is definitely the Clint Eastwood of our generation. On screen he has such a presence that the viewer can't be but fascinated and wonder what is he thinking right now. In this severely under-rated Monster-Fantasy-Adventure Jackman performs the role of vampire-hunter/monster-slayer Van Helsing.
The movie appears to have various flares to it. From James Bond to Castlevania which is something I really enjoyed. As far as werewolves go, I thought the CG on most of the creatures was very well done as were the computer-effects in most parts of the movie. The additional comic elements also give the movie extra-life.
Even so certain parts of the film were perhaps a bit goofy, but all in all this is a brilliant adventure. Long live Hugh Jackman!