Either too much romance for a horror/action movie, or too much horror for a romantic film.

Rating: 8/10 (4 May 2004)

Van Helsing is a great movie for horror/action buffs. The special effects are top notch, and the storyline is easy to become immersed in. Will Kemp's acting seemed over-dramatic in some scenes, but his role was integral to the plot. Richard Roxburgh does a great job in his role as Dracula, making the Count an easy character to hate. Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale shine in their roles. However, the gratuitous romance scenes seemed out of place. The cast of characters (monsters) are well though out, and mesh with the story well. Some comedy is thrown in, but not too much - just enough to get a chuckle every so often. The end leaves something to be desired in my opinion, but this is definitely a movie worth watching!