Van Helsing

376-poster
release date May 3 2004
studio Universal
director Stephen Sommers
writer Stephen Sommers
starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley, Will Kemp
rating
PG13
tagline The One Name They All Fear
site vanhelsing.net
trailer 1 Trailer #1

Synopsis

The notorious monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula who is using Dr. Frankenstein's research and a werewolf for some sinister purpose.

Official Review

vanhelsingreview Van HelsingThe hardest part of reviewing “Van Helsing” is deciding how many stars
to give it because it looked good. The CGI was nothing special, but
passable for the most part (save a fairly important transformation
sequence at the end that looked like it was from “The Lawnmower Man).
The sets were beautiful and gothic, seeing Dracula’s Castle and Dr.
Frankenstein’s laboratory on such an elaborate budget was spectacular,
and it was shot with the appropriate low-angle hero-worship necessary
for the suspension of disbelief to become enjoyable. …Read More

Official Score: 2 / 5