The Monster Mash

Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2004)

*** out of *****
Van Helsing is a fun film whose quality see-saws along the way. It has its share of cheesy dialogue, bad acting, historical anachronisms, and phoney-looking CGI. But it also has a batch of good cinematography, humour, charisma, fine music, and a joie de vivre. The trailer is a pretty accurate barometer for the film (which isn't always the case). If you liked the trailer I would say there is an 80% chance you will like the film. If you didn't like the trailer, then the film will not change your opinion.
For those who haven't seen the trailer think `The Mummy' (1999) meets `Young Frankenstein' with an order of `Raiders of the Lost Ark' on the side, and lightly flavoured with some 007.