Silly, But Great Fun!

Rating: 7/10 (17 April 2014)

'Van Helsing' is a potential box-office blockbuster. Agreed, its Silly, But Great Fun nonetheless! Even a decade later since its theatrical release, this Action-Horror Flick, still holds its own merit!
'Van Helsing' Synopsis: The notorious monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research & a werewolf for some sinister purpose.
'Van Helsing' is visually towering & even in terms of execution, its pretty impressive. The Action Set-Pieces, as well as The Graphics, are excellent. Stephen Sommers's Screenplay, however, is not full-proof. Luckily, the fun quotient & the thrill remains in-tact. Sommers's Direction, on the other-hand, is stylish. Cinematography is superb. Editing is sharp enough. Art & Costume Design, are awesome. Make-Up is greatly done.
Performance-Wise: Hugh Jackman as Van Helsing, is impeccable. The ever-terrific actor pitches in a heroic, tough performance, that works from start to end. Kate Beckinsale as Anna Valerious, is sexy & classy. And although Richard Roxburgh makes for a worthy Dracula, I found his performance to be slightly stilted, at times.
On the whole, 'Van Helsing' is unapologetic fun!