I liked it!

Rating: 6/10 (8 May 2004)

Hello everyone..
Ya know, I had one of those weeks at my job...the kind where it was 'do or die' and no matter how hard you would try...you knew when the lay-off slip comes along it would be you?
Well, it wasn't me and I was over reacting. Like I feel many (not all!)who are writing adversely about this film is doing.
You see, after a week like that, I needed something to take my mind off that world. To relax, to unwind, to enjoy. I got to see Van Helsing and it did the trick. I laughed, I was entertained, I forgot about the seriousness of the world and enjoyed mindless, fun entertainment for a few hours. Does anybody know how rare that is these days? Some folks wish to be a "shock-jock" type of critic or seem to want to look for so much in nothing -- and sometimes, you just need to let your mind go, have an imagination and be open. Van Helsing is not a Documentary, it's not an independent film, its not an art house film. This is one of those films that just wants you to have a good time.
I liked this film very much, I liked the CGI - to a point (okay, I'm a fan of Lon Chaney and Lon Chaney Jr.) and I liked Hugh. I've enjoyed Kevin O'Connor of late and knew that was him as Igor..well, he had the best line in the film that just cracked me up. The "brides" made ALL the guys from 15 to 21 get REALLY interested in the film...as did the character Anna. (Isn't that what it's about these days?!) And the Monk..well..let me just say, bravo to the actor for making a "departure" from his last known famous role. He did well. And it was kinda..nice..seeing the old Universal creatures on screen in THIS the new millenium, even though I loved them better in the old films, but WHO is looking at the old films? Well, this is one of those movies that may MAKE newer moviegoers do that. At least, I hope so.
Entertaining, fun, visually interesting. Was worth my matinee money. For those who want more "seriousness" in their plots, please go to an art house film. (But it's my guess that those who have something to say against this film, wouldn't be caught dead going into an art house to see a 'serious' film.)
So lighten up. Clear your mind, go see Van Helsing just to enjoy yourself in mindless entertainment! Life right now is too short and too serious for real to argue over something so imaginative.