Do not deride this movie for being enjoyable...

Rating: 9/10 (8 May 2004)

Van Helsing is, if nothing else, thoroughly enjoyable. No one in their right mind would have gone in expecting 'Interview with the Vampire.' This is, in truth, an action movie - and the plot reflects that. It is there, undeniably, to feed the action.
And the action is good. The special effects are a bit cheesy at points (the brides-of-Dracula in flight, for instance), but it evokes adrenaline. It is fun to watch! What could be more important in a movie, really?

Now, this may destroy any credibility that I still have in the minds of some, but I also liked The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - for similar reasons. Van Helsing is like LXG on steroids: better effects, better plot (admittedly, that is not saying much), and - most importantly - even more monsters. It is like a fun ride at an amusement park.