And I thought LXG was bad..

Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2004)

I saw the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen not that long ago. Now, I'm a bit of a literary buff, and I thought it was a quite bad film and the literary references annoyed me, but at the same time there was something curiously redeeming about it.
However, Van Helsing has the curious ability to include all the references in LXG, yet manage to be absolutely and quite incredibly terrible. It really is. I mean, go and see this film just for an education in how to never make a film- its a laugh from start to end- its just a shame it never meant to be one, or at least, if it did, it should make it more obvious.
Basically, Van Helsing is an incredible parody of films like LXG, but it doesn't actually seem to be trying to be a parody. All the actors, and the director seem to take their job far too seriously. So basically, you have a choice- accept it as a comedy, or try and accept it as a drama. For the sake of your sanity, go for the former, even if it isn't true.