What is everyone's problem?

Rating: Null/10 (12 May 2004)

I went and saw Van Helsing recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. So, I was surprised when the reviews I read completely panned it. It seems as if the critics were expecting some deeply intellectual and thought -provoking masterpiece when it never tries or claims to be. It is simply a fun, entertaining action/adventure remake of the old classic horror films of the 50's and I think that in that capacity it succeeds very well. The critics also complained of what they called a "pixel overload" but, I thought the special effects were extremely well done and anything less might have made it as cheesy as the old horror films that it is paying tribute too. True, the acting isn't oscar-worthy, but I don't think that was the goal of the film. And, even if the acting wasn't superb, I still enjoyed all the portrayals of the characters immensely, even Roxburgh's (Dracula) cheesy transylvanian accent, but honestly who can do a transylvanian accent that doesn't sound cheesy? All in all, if you want to go see an entertaining fantasy adventure; go see Van Helsing, you will be entertained. But, if you want to go see something more "inspiring"; go rent American Beauty and stop complaining.