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MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Like a roller coaster ready to fly off its rails, Van Helsing rockets to maximum velocity and never slows down. Having earned blockbuster clout with The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, writer-director Stephen Sommers once again plunders Universal's monster vault and pulls out all the stops for this mammoth $148-million action-adventure-horror-comedy, which opens (sans credits) with a terrific black-and-white prologue that pays homage to the Universal horror classics that inspired it. The plot pits legendary vampire hunter Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) against Dracula (the deliciously campy Richard Roxburgh), his deadly blood-sucking brides, and the Wolfman (Will Kemp) in a two-hour parade of outstanding special effects (980 in all) that turn Sommers' juvenile plot into a triple-overtime bonus for CGI animators. In alliance with a Transylvanian princess (Kate Beckinsale) and the Frankenstein monster (Shuler Hensley), Van Helsing must prevent Dracula from hatching his bat-winged progeny, and there's so much good-humored action that you're guaranteed to be thrilled and exhausted by the time the 10-minute end-credits roll. It's loud, obnoxious, filled with revisionist horror folklore, and aimed at addicted gamers and eight-year-olds, but this colossal monster mash (including Mr. Hyde, just for kicks) will never, ever bore you. A sequel is virtually guaranteed. --Jeff Shannon
Van Helsing [Region 2] Reviews:
Great movie, totally worth buying 
2009-12-02 - [[ASIN:B002HML6Y8 Van Helsing [Blu-ray]
I have watched Van Helsing many times before, but viewing it on Blu-ray on my HDTV brings it to a whole new level. The little details that I never thought I would notice are clear as day. From the actors wrinkles to the detailed fur on the Wolf Man. The sound is sweet just as well. I just wish I had a home theater system to excel the experience of watching the movie.
I like Van Helsing for several reasons. It captures the interest of many viewers with action, science fiction, comedy and romance. Even though it's a little more than two hours long, I sat on the edge of my seat through the whole film the first time I watched it. Van Helsing is one of my favorite movies, and I would recommend buying it on Blu-ray to get all the extra bonus features.
FUN RIDE ! 
2009-12-02 - This is a great presentation of this non-stop thrill ride of a film . I recomend this blue-ray to anyone that wants to see an action packed monster movie that is fun for both young and old.-Dave Grant
Great looking Blu-Ray 
2009-11-25 - The first time I saw this in the theater, I have to say I was disappointed. I wasn't expecting an Indiana Jones type Van Helsing... but it is a great movie, a real roller coaster ride, and a fantastic looking Blu-Ray!
excellent 
2009-11-11 - le blu ray est d'excellente qualité. Le film est très spectaculaire avec des effets spéciaux très bien faits
En france nous n'avons pas autant de choix de films en blu ray
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Not Perfect, But Deserves Full Support 
2009-10-24 - I miss monster movies...This style of movie along with The Mummy, bring good fun back to horror movies. And while this movie isn't perfect, its intent is. A+ for courage to do something different.