Good entertainment

Rating: 8/10 (12 June 2005)

Although the script writer has taken unlimited liberties with the plots of both classic novels Dracula and Frankenstein, you cannot deny the blatant entertainment offered by this movie. The plot still works and the portrayal of the monsters and vampires, most notably Dracula's brides, is made superbly. Kate Beckinsale is very attractive as Anna Valerious and is the star of the show. Unfortunately, this is not matched by Hugh Jackman's performance as Van Helsing, but this does little to reduce the entertainment. Van Helsing has been unfairly over-criticised, but it never pretends to be anything other than a fun action/adventure movie.