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Hugh Jackman, Universal's Monster Hunter
One of the most anticipated films of 2004 is the Universal Pictures release: Van Helsing. Hugh Jackman stars as the Bram Stoker character Prof. Abraham Van Helsing. Though many people remember the vampire killer from the Dracula novel to be a bit older and less active, director Stephen Sommers (of movie series The Mummy fame) is revamping the role to a more youthful and energetic age with a no-nonsense dimeanor. Set in the late Victorian age, Abraham Van Helsing is dispatched to investigate strange reports coming from dark eastern Europe. A world-renown monster hunter, this Van Helsing is a killer not to be triffled with. With a huge array of weapons, he appears to be a cross between Indiana Jones, Batman, and Attilla The Hun. Not only does he confront Dracula (played by Richard Roxburgh) on his mission, but also Frankenstein's Monster (played by Shuler Hensley) and the Wolfman (played by Will Kemp) as well. And these aren't your grandfather's monsters either. Universal Pictures has taken their classic horror monsters and beefed them up with modern heirs for the movie. The Wolfman is no longer a man with a hairy face. THIS version of The Wolfman would give the werewolf in An American Werewolf in London a run for his money. The same can be said of the other monsters shown, which Universal has announced you will be seeing all of. As even the movie's narrator proves to be Dr. Jekyll, you can be sure other Universal creatures as Mr. Hyde, Igor, The Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Invisible Man won't be hard to find either. Buckle your seatbelts, Universal Picture's Van Helsing is gonna prove to be one of the biggest blockbusters of the year!

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Enjoyable, suspenseful and thrilling summer movie!
I thoroughly enjoyed Stephen Sommers' new action/adventure flick, Van Helsing, starring the charismatic Hugh Jackman and beautiful Kate Beckinsale.

Fresh from her vampire role in the excellent "Underworld," Kate looks and acts the part as the mysterious and brave Anna Valerious. Hugh Jackman is always excellent in everything he does and he plays Gabriel Van Helsing with his signature charm, bravado and magnetism. Richard Roxburgh (Count Dracula), Shuler Hensley (Frankenstein's monster), Kevin O'Connor (Igor) and Will Kemp (Wolfman) round out the excellent supporting cast. The most surprising role of all, however, is the fabulous David Wenham (Faramir in "The Lord of the Rings") who is funny, charming and adorable as Van Helsing's sidekick Carl. His smart, ironic monk-in-training steals every scene he is in! I also adored the handsome Will Kemp (as Velkan Valerious), who, unfortunately, had less screen time than his alter ego, the Wolfman.

The highlights for me are the stellar cast, fast and exciting action sequences, thrilling chase / fight scenes and Alan Silvestri's throbbing score. I rate the film 4 stars mainly because some of the CGI still needs to be perfected. Admittedly, my idea of seamless visual effects is that of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy (ie. Gollum) so any movie compared to this pales in comparison: for instance, Mr. Hyde in the beginning and the big fight between two of the main creature characters in the climax need a bit of work. However, the CGI/stunt work on the flying banshees/Dracula's brides are very well done as are the cinematography, art direction and sets/locations.

This film is what summer movies are all about - big, brash, fun and exciting. "Van Helsing" fully lived up to my expectations and my friends and I had great fun watching it. I recommend this to horror/fantasy/adventure film fans, Hugh Jackman/Kate Beckinsale/David Wenham fans and anyone who enjoys a good time (and a couple of scares) in the movies!

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It's cool.. if you like all that stuff of vampires
i think thats is a great movie. the people who likes to see movies like "queen of the damned" and that kind of stuff you will love it but isn't similar. when i saw it i fell in love with that movie. but you have to watch it and understand it.