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Van Helsing

Play trailer Poster for Van Helsing PG-13 Released May 3, 2004 2h 12m Fantasy Adventure Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh). Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale) reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster (Shuler Hensley) and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family. Together Anna and Van Helsing set out to destroy their common enemy, but uncover some unsettling secrets along the way.
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A hollow creature feature that suffers from CGI overload.

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Namrata Joshi Outlook It's this relentlessness of the action and technology that make the film more of a simulated ride. I wouldn't have boarded. Rated: 1/4 Jan 4, 2019 Full Review Wally Hammond Time Out What's left is a world of industrial Gothicism, nightmare morphing effects, ahistoric gadgetry and Breughel-lite grotesquerie. Nov 1, 2018 Full Review Will Self London Evening Standard The exteriors are fantastic, the castles mega-looming, and there's a beautiful -- if fanciful -- masqued ball which shows off to perfection the costumes contrived by Gabriella Pescucci. Jan 9, 2018 Full Review Sloan Freer Radio Times This is Indiana Jones meets Hammer Horror - the relentless action is blended with a knowing undercurrent and dramatic gothic styling. Rated: 3/5 Feb 8, 2024 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News The humor, most of which comes from a monk as a comic sidekick, doesnt work here either. It just emphasizes how campy the whole premise really is. Nov 16, 2019 Full Review Debbie Lynn Elias Behind The Lens Hugh Jackman stars as the sexiest Van Helsing to ever hit the screen. Even more impressive... is his larger than life screen presence and physicality that keeps his character from becoming overshadowed by the incredible amount of CGI and monster effects Rated: 3/5 Nov 3, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Salem K Just give it a try, don't go by the reviews and just try it. It's so good. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/16/24 Full Review Audience Member My favorite movie of all time, a cult classic with a lot of energy and so much fun. Just have a fun time with this one. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/06/24 Full Review Coy L Van Helsing (2004) is a thrilling gothic masterpiece, with Hugh Jackman delivering a charismatic and intense performance as the legendary monster hunter. The werewolf designs are unparalleled, capturing raw power and feral beauty in a way that still stands as the best depiction to date. The CGI, especially for its time, is remarkably well-done, adding depth and spectacle to the epic battles without overshadowing the story. A dark, action-packed adventure that remains a visual and emotional delight. Respectfully, any critic who gave Van Helsing the lowest score available should seriously reconsider their credentials. This film is a bold blend of action, fantasy, and gothic horror that showcases Hugh Jackman’s magnetic performance, groundbreaking werewolf designs, and impressive CGI for 2004. Dismissing its artistic achievements and sheer entertainment value reveals a lack of appreciation for its genre-defining elements. Such a rating ignores its impact and enduring appeal, proving those critics are out of touch with what makes a film both captivating and iconic. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/03/24 Full Review Diego C Umm dont believe critics….they clearly lie…. I have no college degree for film but i can say with certainty that some films reach the big screen in order to pump some money. Bad cgi but ig it was 2004 shitty acting and well dracula dies from a bite to the neck after so much hyping of the battle i just dont get it so overwhelming for such an underwhelming ending. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 11/28/24 Full Review Wendel L Direção: Ok Atuação: Bom Roteiro: Ok Caracterização: Bom Soundtrack: Ok Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/18/24 Full Review Rookiri K I officially have a new favorite movie. This movie must have suffered from bad marketing or was ahead of its time if people didn't like it. It's a very fun, campy, and honestly interesting plotline. Like it is so over the top for everything, I think the actors did an amazing job keeping a straight face while doing and saying dumb stuff. Hugh Jackman gives a performance that he definitely channeled for Deadpool so if you like him in that you'll get to enjoy another fun performance from him. The whole cast really did a great job towing the line between serious and goofy. It's got fun Buffy-esque action and special effects, some amazing deadpan humor, really cool monster designs and lore. I wish this had become what Scream is to slasher movies but for monster movies. Very fun watch, it's on Netflix right now, it gave me a lot of giggles. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 11/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Van Helsing: Official Clip - I'll Set You Free Van Helsing: Official Clip - I'll Set You Free 1:52 Van Helsing: Official Clip - Welcome to Transylvania Van Helsing: Official Clip - Welcome to Transylvania 3:21 Van Helsing: Official Clip - He's Alive! Van Helsing: Official Clip - He's Alive! 2:53 Van Helsing: Official Clip - Werewolf on the Loose Van Helsing: Official Clip - Werewolf on the Loose 2:11 Van Helsing: Official Clip - The Death of Dracula Van Helsing: Official Clip - The Death of Dracula 2:27 Van Helsing: Official Clip - Werewolf vs. Vampire Van Helsing: Official Clip - Werewolf vs. Vampire 1:36 Van Helsing: Official Clip - A Werewolf Cure Van Helsing: Official Clip - A Werewolf Cure 3:08 Van Helsing: Official Clip - I Am Count Dracula Van Helsing: Official Clip - I Am Count Dracula 2:24 Van Helsing: Official Clip - Save the Monster Van Helsing: Official Clip - Save the Monster 2:35 View more videos
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Synopsis Famed monster slayer Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is dispatched to Transylvania to assist the last of the Valerious bloodline in defeating Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh). Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale) reveals that Dracula has formed an unholy alliance with Dr. Frankenstein's monster (Shuler Hensley) and is hell-bent on exacting a centuries-old curse on her family. Together Anna and Van Helsing set out to destroy their common enemy, but uncover some unsettling secrets along the way.
Director
Stephen Sommers
Producer
Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay
Screenwriter
Stephen Sommers
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Universal Pictures, The Sommers Company, Carpathian Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Nonstop Creature Action Viol.|Frightening Images|Sensuality)
Genre
Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 3, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$120.0M
Runtime
2h 12m
Sound Mix
Surround, DTS, Dolby SRD, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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