Excellent!!!

Rating: 10/10 (9 May 2004)

Wow, let me tell you, Van Helsing has got to be the most action-packed thrill ride I have ever seen! I absolutely loved Steven Sommer's The Mummy and the Mummy Returns, because the action, plot, and even hints of comedy made the movie extremely fun. Actually, I was skeptical about Van Helsing when I first saw the preview. It looked like another monster movie that jams too much into it, with nothing exciting and fresh about it. I was doubtful that one movie could have all these famous monsters, and have them make a classic movie. I was wrong! This movie was awesome! Combined with the best special effects I have seen since LOTR, a cool and interesting plot line, and even cooler characters, Van Helsing is a must-see movie this May. I especially liked Anna Valerious, and her "I dont need any help" attitude. Trying to grab and throw any weapon available at her nemesis, Dracula, was something that made me laugh. It reminds me of The Mummy Returns when Evie is trying to drag a bench in front of the museum doors to block the dead warriors from getting to them, and Rick says "Honey, what are you doing? These guys don't use doors!" And the warriors bust out of the walls, frightening them both. I hope this was even the littlest bit helpful on deciding to see the movie, because I know I'm going to see it over and over!