Hugh Jackman is the most talented actor we have today

Rating: 10/10 (9 November 2004)

I have watched Van Helsing more than once. Although there is very little script for the talented Mr Jackman to work with he can sure make it count. The one liners and timing of delivery are first rate with the exact touch of tongue in cheek. The special effects were many - perhaps too many we could have done with a little more from Hugh and Kate but the script did not allow this. This was not planned to horrify the viewers it was planned to entertain us and in my case it certainly work. The OTT Dracula was a real laugh, the bad guy turning good [Frankenstein] was a real touch of days gone by - it used to touch the most hardened hearts. We use to love that. Carl {David Wenham - I apologise if I have not spelt this correctly] and Hugh worked together wonderfully.
Although Van Helsing and Anna did not really get to know each other intimately I found Hugh did it again - he made me cry with him when Anna died. Gosh he has got such talent, breath taking looks and of course when you go behind the scenes - what a personality as well. But it was apparent there were many people involved in this film all working extremely hard and it was a joy to see so many of the cast and crew getting on so well. Seems to be like that when Hugh is around. I am, as always, looking forward to the next film.
Deadly Hedley