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Van Helsing
The one name they all fear.
Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula. Anna Valerious reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family.
- Original title
- Van Helsing
- Language
- EN
- Country
- US
- Budget
- $160,000,000
- Revenue
- $300,257,475
CinemaSerf
Sep 4, 2023 · via TMDB
Sorry, but this is just all over the place. A potpourri of myths and legends loosely connected with the famous vampire hunter that just don't gel at all. Doctor Jekyll, Mr Hyde, Victor Frankenstein and his monster all vie with Count Dracula for the attention of a really rather lacklustre Hugh Jackman in the title role. Kate Beckinsale sort-of recreates her "Underworld" role as she becomes his kick-ass sidekick. It's fairly action-packed but the scenes go on for far too long, the script is cheesy, the CGI just isn't great and the attempts at humour don't work well either.
The Movie Mob
Aug 27, 2022 · via TMDB
**Van Helsing doesn't deserve its early grave and should be resurrected for more fun adventures.** Why do people love to hate such an enjoyable movie? Van Helsing falls much more in the adventure genre than horror but still has a little of the edge of a scary movie. Stephen Sommers' influence can be felt throughout with a lot of the same charm that made The Mummy (1999) so great. Van Helsing showcases many of the Universal classic monsters while building a shared universe that should have been explored more than once. With big names like Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, blockbuster effects, goofy fun moments, and all the adventure one could hope for. Van Helsing deserves way more love and a lot less disdain. Sure it isn't a perfect movie, but it was a much better attempt at a shared Monsterverse than Tom Cruise's The Mummy (2017) and was entitled to more.
John Chard
Nov 9, 2019 · via TMDB
Absinthe Actioner! Van Helsing is written and directed by Stephen Sommers. It stars Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley, Elena Anaya, Will Kemp, Kevin J. O'Connor and Alun Armstrong. Music is by Alan Silvestri and cinematography by Allen Daviau. Famed monster hunter Van Helsing (Jackman) is sent to Transylvania to stop Count Dracula's (Roxburgh) fiendish plan involving the Frankenstein Monster and the Wolf Man. Well it was universally savaged by the pro critics and is considered a flop. Yet whilst understanding those things, it does for a reason hold above average ratings on the big internet movie sites. It did find a market (and continues to do so), it's like one big long MTV video, a sort of chaotic monster fun frolic in rock opera style. It's effects laden, which is no great thing since they are shoddy, and the dialogue is often as cringe worthy as some of the accents are. Yet it's still a thrilling ride, a strap yourself in and run with it job, to be in the company of sexy lead actors in Gothic garb and devilish period surrounds. Loud and boisterous for sure, and tacky at times, but exhilarating all the same for those after some pure escapist carnage. 5/10
Wuchak
May 16, 2018 · via TMDB
***Big Dumb Blockbuster Monster Fun*** Although writer/director Stephen Sommers had an unexpected hit with 1999's "The Mummy," he went overKILL with the 2001 sequel "The Mummy Returns," a prime example of modern blockbuster dreck that's full of explosions and "exciting" things going on, but somehow is strangely boring. That's the problem with 2004's "Van Helsing," although not as bad. THE PLOT: In 1887 Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) teams up with Anna (Kate Beckinsale) in Transylvania to fight Dracula, his three lovely but vicious brides, the Frankenstein monster, werewolves, vampire babies, etc. It won't take long for the viewer to perceive that "Van Helsing" shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's a partial parody/homage of the classic Universal monster movies and part serious, just barely. Imagine "Bram Stoker's Dracula" (1992) with the over-the-top thrills of Indiana Jones and the flair of classic monster parodies like “The Vampire Happening” (1971) or "Young Frankenstein” (1974) and you'd have a good approximation. The film looks good, but there's too much CGI and some of the monsters look really cartoony, like Mr. Hyde and the werewolves. Others look quite good, like the flying vampire brides and Frankenstein's monster. As was the case with "The Mummy Returns" the film is strangely tedious despite all the manic happenings. Thankfully, there are worthy hints of depth, e.g. the Frankenstein monster and Anna. I wish there was more. Speaking of Anna, Kate Beckinsale is definitely one of the highlights here as she looks stunning throughout in an amazing form-fitting costume and thigh-high boots seemingly appropriate for the late 1800s (speaking as someone who’s not even a Beckinsale fan). Josie Maran and Elena Anaya are also striking as two of Dracula's wives, Marishka and Aleera. Needless to say, excellent job on the female front. On the other side of the spectrum, Jackman is a great, masculine leading man, perfect for the role. Richard Roxburgh (Dracula), David Wenham (Carl), Kevin J. O'Connor (Igor) and Shuler Hensley (Frankenstein’s monster) are all entertaining or effective. At the end of the day, though, "Van Helsing" barely rises above the limitations of what it is: a big, dumb modern blockbuster with all its over-the-top trappings. Considering the $160 million thrown into it, it shoulda/coulda been better. The story needed time to breathe and less constant mania. The movie’s also over-long at 2 hours and 11 minutes. Still, it's better than "The Mummy Returns" and there's enough here to make it worthwhile, if you're in the mood for this type of fare. THE FILM WAS SHOT in the Czech Republic, Rome and Paris with studio work done in Southern Cal and Orlando, Florida. GRADE: B-/C+
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Hugh Jackman
Van Helsing
Kate Beckinsale
Anna Valerious
Richard Roxburgh
Count Vladislaus Dracula
Josie Maran
Marishka
David Wenham
Carl
Shuler Hensley
Frankenstein's Monster
Elena Anaya
Aleera
Kevin J. O'Connor
Igor
Alun Armstrong
Cardinal Jinette
Will Kemp
Velkan
Silvia Colloca
Verona
Tom Fisher
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Robbie Coltrane
Mr. Hyde (voice)
Stephen Fisher
Dr. Jekyll
Dana Morávková
Barmaid
Zuzana Ďurdinová
Opera Singer
Jaroslav Vízner
Gendarme
Marek Vašut
Villager
Kacie Borrowman
Dwerger (uncredited)
Martin Klebba
Dwerger (uncredited)
Ryan James
Villager (uncredited)
Fergus Clegg
Property Buyer
Allen Daviau
Director of Photography
Todd Grossman
Epk Camera Operator
Todd Tucker
Assistant Makeup Artist
Gabriella Pescucci
Costume Design
Craig Hammack
CG Supervisor
Chad Stahelski
Fight Choreographer
Hayden Landis
Sequence Supervisor
Nigel Sumner
Sequence Supervisor
R.A. Rondell
Stunt Coordinator
David Leitch
Stunt Double
Matt McColm
Stunt Double
Richard Bradshaw
Stunt Double
Billy D. Lucas
Stunts
Danny Wynands
Stunts
Debbie Lee Carrington
Stunts
Freddie Hice
Stunts
Heidi Moneymaker
Stunts
Karine Mauffrey
Stunts
Oakley Lehman
Stunts
Tad Griffith
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Tim Rigby
Stunts
Tim Trella
Stunts
Stephen Sommers
Director
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Kelly Matsumoto
Editor
David Minkowski
Associate Producer
Ellen Lewis
Casting
Bob Ducsay
Producer
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Michael Keller
Additional Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Alan Silvestri
Conductor
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Chris Munro
Production Sound Mixer
Harry Cohen
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Harry Cohen
Sound Effects Editor
David Parker
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Dennis Sands
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Leslie Shatz
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Karen Baker Landers
Supervising Sound Editor
Todd Vaziri
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Derek Thompson
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Ben Snow
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Scott Squires
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Bram Stoker
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Mary Shelley
Characters
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