Oh Dear

Rating: 8/10 (12 May 2004)

What was easily one of my most eagerly awaited films to see at the cinema, this poor excuse for a blockbuster came as a huge disapointment. It's all CGI nonsense with no thrill at all. Jackman is ok but Van Helsing has little to do except point gadgets in the right direction, so comes across as a poor man's Batman. Kate Beckinsale is good in a thankless role. CGI Monsters are pathetic Mr Hyde is a cross between a giant leprechaun and that fat character from Austin Powers. As for Dracula he sounded like Steve Coogans Tony Ferrino character, i would go on record as saying this is the worst Dracula i have ever seen, a pathetic performance. The Werewolf and Frankensteins monster are given nothing to do after a bright beginning that could of done with being in colour. I Loved Deep Rising, I loved The Mummy. I did'nt enjoy The Mummy Returns and this is actually worse. And for it's big budget, it was only a 1.85 ratio movie. Abbott and Costello meet Frankenstein had a better plot decent laughs and more scares, watch that instead. If you must watch this wait for the dvd. Hopefully the directors commentary will feature him saying sorry for this mess. 4 out of 10,boy am i generous.