Van Helsing (2004)

Van Helsing: Directed by Stephen Sommers. With Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham. The famed monster hunter is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula, who is using Dr. Frankenstein’s research and a werewolf for nefarious purposes.

“Iu0026#39;m really baffled at the hateful negative response to this film. No itu0026#39;s not Oscar material, itu0026#39;s just good campy fun. If youu0026#39;re a fan of old monster movies, James Bond and Indiana Jones flicks, and over-the-top humor in an action/horror movie, then you get it. I guess if youu0026#39;re looking for a summer action flick that takes itself too seriously, then youu0026#39;re out of luck with this one.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI admit that the film runs a little to long, the chemistry between Beckinsale and Jackman leaves something to be desired, and the Frankenstein u0026quot;monsteru0026quot; (though well-intentioned to give a nod to u0026quot;Young Frankensteinu0026quot;) is really annoying. But the entertainment spawning from the hokey fun that u0026quot;Van Helsingu0026quot; is all about, makes these flaws so forgivable.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eFor me, Iu0026#39;ll take the over-acting screaming Brides of Dracula, the silly homages to dozens of classic action and horror movies, the cheesy one-liners, and the not-so-convincing special effects. Isnu0026#39;t that what monster movies are all about?”