Why Hugh, Why?

Rating: 1/10 (15 May 2004)

Huge Hugh Jackman fan, I have to say that first. Why did the movie have to stink? The film was obnoxiously melodramatic (ex. Beckinsale's hair tosses and running sequences were annoying). I sometimes found it hard to understand what Dracula was saying. His brides were absurd; posturing, screeching and moaning excessantly. The special effects were amazing, however dizzying. The film did pay homage to the horror films of old: the opening scenes featuring the creation of Frankenstein's monster shot in black and white. Although most of the film was well, "over the top". Hugh, however, did the best he could with what he had before him. I would recommend the film to Hugh Jackman fans, for everyone else; wait for the DVD.