Van Helsing the worst thing to come out of Hollywood since Battle Field Earth!!!Bela Lugosi is rolling over in his grave!

Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2004)

Van Helsing starts off well enough with an homage to the classic Frankenstein film starring Boris Karloff, but it all goes horribly, horribly wrong.

It is a basic James Bond style plot, with supernatural monsters subsituting as international terrorists, and with Mr. Jackman/Van Helsing playing the role of Mr. Bond.
The Blowfeld of the movie, Dracula couldn't have been worse if they tried. It was so over the top, I found that in scenes that were supposed to be scary/shocking I found myself giggling and rolling my eyes uncontrolablally.
Kate Bekinsdale (sp?) was alright. Her accent wanted to make me gag, but it wasn't the worst Romainan accent I've heard, just the cheeziest.
The worse part of the film was the anti-climactic, climax. They set up the plot up around Van Helsing's missing memories (Wolveriene anyone?) and then they really fail to reveal the suprise. How does Dracula Know Van H? Not really sure, they ellude to some kind of religious connection, but fail to state it explicity, therefore making the climax just fall flat on its face.
The Good.
The best part of the film was David Wenham's portrayal of the sidekick/Friar Carl. Carl was good, as was Frankenstein. Carl brought humor to the story and a little break from the screaming and cleavage shots.

If you insist on seeing this film, wait to rent. Don't waste your money.