Not much plot, good effects.

Rating: 7/10 (4 May 2004)

Another conversion of a comic book hero to a movie lead. Very little plot with multiple inconsistencies and confusing action interspersions. Frankenstein's monster becomes a good guy and Van Helsing wears Dracula's ring (no formal engagement, however). Holy water kills Dracula's brides but a werewolf has to bite Dracula to knock him off. Good acting by Hugh Jackman but Kate Beckinsale's acting was stilted and unconvincing. The special effects were reasonably good and the music was suitably creepy but much too loud. I had the foresight to bring ear plugs and wore them throughout the film. This film should appeal to the teen age crowd but won't play as well to adults.