Production Year: 2004 - Horror - Director: Stephen Sommers - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Will Kemp, Shuler Hensley, Samuel West, Elena Anaya more
All varieties of otherworldly creatures come out to play in Stephen Sommers' gothic carnival. Frankenstein's monster, ferocious werewolves, vampire bat babies, a maniacal scientist... more
Van Helsing (Xbox)
Van Helsingis clearly a movie that was made with a video-game version in mind. Considering ... more
the film is an almost non-stop barrage of action sequence after action sequence it translates very well to video-game form--even if it doesn't necessarily make for a classic movie.The game is very similar to action adventures such asDevil May CryandCastlevania. Indeed the movie itself seems to borrow deeply from the latter, with its mix of vampires, werewolves and just about everything else that goes bump in the night--not to mention a heady mix of gas-powered weapons and props. The game is more accessible than Konami's classic though and features 14 levels of undemanding but fun entertainment with your various weapons and the Batman-like grappling hook offering plenty of variety even when the bad guys start to get a little samey.In fact the only real disappointment with the game, if you assume it was always going to be a fairly simplistic action title, is the graphics; although far from substandard, they certainly don't live up to the incredible effects actually seen in the movie. The voice cast, including Hugh Jackman, all provide their talents for the soundtrack though, which does help considerably. If you liked the movie then this game can be recommended fairly easily but if you didn't, or you've never seen it, there is still much worse you can buy for the same money. But then again there's also a lot better. --David Jenkins
Van Helsing
Has Evil finally met its match? Legendary Monster Hunter Van Helsings is sent by the ... more
Vatican to distant Transylvania, a land terrorised by the powerful Count Dracula. Joining forces with a valiant Gypsy Princess who is determined to end an ancient curse on her family by defeating the infamous vampire, Van Helsing continues his quest to rid the world of evil.
Van Helsing
Has Evil finally met its match? Legendary Monster Hunter Van Helsing is sent by the ... more
Vatican to distant Transylvania, a land terrorised by the powerful Count Dracula. Joining forces with a valiant Gypsy Princess who is determined to end an ancient curse on her family by defeating the infamous vampire, Van Helsing continues his quest to rid the world of evil.Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy, The Mummy Returns) and starring Hugh Jackman (X-Men, X2; X-Men United) and Kate Beckinsale (Pearl Harbour, Underworld) Van Helsing defines the legends that are Dracula, Wolfman and Dr Frankenstein's Monster in this intense adventure.
Van Helsing Movie Poster
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Production Year: 2005 - Horror - Director: Eli Roth - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over - Starring: Jay Hernandez, Derek Richardson, Shane Daly, Lenka Vlasakova, Eythor Gudjonsson, Jan Vlasak
Production Year: 2005 - Horror - Director: Francis Lawrence - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Djimon Hounsou, Tilda Swinton, Rachel Weisz, Keanu Reeves, Shia LaBeouf, Peter Stormare, Tim Murdock
Plot: All varieties of otherworldly creatures come out to play in Stephen Sommers' gothic carnival. Frankenstein's monster, ferocious werewolves, vampire bat babies, a maniacal scientist named Igor, and a CGI Dr. Jekyll are just a few. When they come together, a thrilling fantasy adventure results, making VAN HELSING a visual feast. Destined to fight the world's evil, Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is a warrior in a cowboy hat and a trench coat, heavily armed with a rapid-fire multi-arrow crossbow, among other gadgetry. A legion of monks in Rome send Van Helsing to Transylvania to hunt the immortal Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), who terrorises the local people with the help of his three vampire brides. Especially threatened is the vixen Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale), whose family also strives to kill the Count. Van Helsing and Anna Valerious work together, searching for the secret door to Dracula's lair. But it is only after massive battles involving impossible stunts, races on horse-pulled carriages, and the desecration of enchanting medieval castles (all done with dizzying computer graphics) that they succeed. Not only does the eye candy keep on coming, the tongue-in-cheek writing and deep Transylvanian accents perfect the film with a dose of dark humour.
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK; UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS
Release date: 03/04/2006
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 824 237 8
Barcode: 5050582423785
DVD Description
All varieties of otherworldly creatures come out to play in Stephen Sommers' gothic carnival. Frankenstein's monster, ferocious werewolves, vampire bat babies, a maniacal scientist named Igor, and a CGI Dr. Jekyll are just a few. When they come together, a thrilling fantasy adventure results, making VAN HELSING a visual feast. Destined to fight the world's evil, Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is a warrior in a cowboy hat and a trench coat, heavily armed with a rapid-fire multi-arrow crossbow, among other gadgetry. A legion of monks in Rome send Van Helsing to Transylvania to hunt the immortal Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh), who terrorises the local people with the help of his three vampire brides. Especially threatened is the vixen Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale), whose family also strives to kill the Count. Van Helsing and Anna Valerious work together, searching for the secret door to Dracula's lair. But it is only after massive battles involving impossible stunts, races on horse-pulled carriages, and the desecration of enchanting medieval castles (all done with dizzying computer graphics) that they succeed. Not only does the eye candy keep on coming, the tongue-in-cheek writing and deep Transylvanian accents perfect the film with a dose of dark humour.
Languages
Main Language: English
Professional reviews
Review: ...Movie Magic...10/10.. (Daily Star, )
...The Uk No. 1 monster smash... 'Vantastic! ..a must see... (News of the World, )
...Fantastic Stuff. I couldn't take my eyes off it for a second... (The Sun, )
Advantages: fantastic action and effects Disadvantages: needs more padding to the story
...Directed by: Stephen Sommers (The Mummy + The Mummy Returns)
Stars: Hugh Jackman (Dr Abraham VanHelsing)
Kate Beckinsale (Anna)
Richard Roxburgh (Dracula)
Will Kemp (The Wolf man)
David Wenham (Carl)
The story
The film starts off in Transylvania in the late 19th century and castle Frankenstein as Dr Frankenstein finishes his lifelong experiment and revives a monster made from the parts of corpses. While at the same time an angry mob is approaching to break into the castle after the Doctor. We are also at this time introduced to Dracula, who has been backing the Doctor with his experiments and reveals that he has his own agenda for the monster and kills the Doctor. The monster in anger attacks Dracula and runs off with the body of the Doctor to a nearby mill where the mob set fire to it and the monster falls into...
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Advantages: Good Graphics, Great costumes. Disadvantages: Wouldn't call a horror!!!! Not very Scary
...Right I have put this in my disadvantages but need to state it again. This is not a horror movie. The characters that are portrayed in this movie may suggest a horror. But it is far from scary.
We all know the story of VanHelsing and Dracula. Portrayed very well in the classics as an old man..
This is different, very different. We see VanHelsing as a younger man, much stronger and agile. Gone has the lurking in the corner trying to prise dracula out or preaching, replaced by fancy gadgets for killing and hands on approach for getting the job done.
The movie starts in black and white, yes don't try and bang your T.V or think you brought a dud! with Frankenstien being brought to life and Dracula helping. There is a uproar by the locals and Frankenstien ends up falling through a windmill on fire! The movie then moves onto...
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Advantages: good effects, captivating Disadvantages: none really
...At first I didnt know what this was about, thinking it could be something gangster type or action.
VanHelsing is actually the name of a bounty hunter if you like. He helps the church ( irony) in getting rid of bad characters. These are fairytale characters or known names like Dr Jekyll and Mister Hyde, or Frankenstein.
It stars wolverine, which is funny as he seems to be type cast!
His next mission is to kill the head vampire. He takes along a funny sidekick monk, and off they go.
On arriving, we find Kate Beckinsale having fun with a transylvanian accent, the last surviving member since a hunting trip for werewolves caused her brother to become one. Her family were the chain to kill vampires, so she and wolverine hook up to try together.
The brother keeps appearing as a werewolf, and she stays loyal to him even...
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