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Rating: Null/10 (10 May 2004)

I REALLY tried to like this movie, for the sake of Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, and David Wenham, all of whom I absolutely adore.

But in all honesty, there were only two things that kept me from falling asleep: the special effects and Carl (David Wenham's character). I happen to be a Lord of the Rings fan, so I was thrilled to see him in a comedic role (similar in some ways to his Audrey in Moulin Rouge). He is by far the most amusing character in this film and the only comic relief from the crappy story line.
The plot was more than a bit lacking. It was slow moving, and I had really expected it to pick up at one point, but it didn't. Half the movie was Van Helsing and Anna (Kate's character) deciding how to kill Dracula.

I'd have to give this movie a C+. Could have been better, could have been worse.
On a side note, I was reading a few reviews, and someone said that Kate is American. Her supposed "fake English accent" is, in fact, real.