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Van Helsing

  • 2004
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  • 2h 11m
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Kate Beckinsale, Shuler Hensley, Hugh Jackman, Richard Roxburgh, and Will Kemp in Van Helsing (2004)
Hugh Jackman is best known for Wolverine, but he wasn't the first actor offered the role. He was, however, offered a few OTHER superhero and a super-spy roles later in his career.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Writer
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Stars
    • Hugh Jackman
    • Kate Beckinsale
    • Richard Roxburgh
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    300K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,484
    94
    • Director
      • Stephen Sommers
    • Writer
      • Stephen Sommers
    • Stars
      • Hugh Jackman
      • Kate Beckinsale
      • Richard Roxburgh
    • 1.4KUser reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 35Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 21 nominations total

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    Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman
    • Van Helsing
    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Anna Valerious
    Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh
    • Count Vladislaus Dracula
    Shuler Hensley
    Shuler Hensley
    • Frankenstein's Monster
    David Wenham
    David Wenham
    • Carl
    Elena Anaya
    Elena Anaya
    • Aleera
    Will Kemp
    Will Kemp
    • Velkan
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    Kevin J. O'Connor
    • Igor
    Alun Armstrong
    Alun Armstrong
    • Cardinal Jinette
    Silvia Colloca
    Silvia Colloca
    • Verona
    Josie Maran
    Josie Maran
    • Marishka
    Tom Fisher
    Tom Fisher
    • Top Hat
    Samuel West
    Samuel West
    • Dr. Victor Frankenstein
    Robbie Coltrane
    Robbie Coltrane
    • Mr. Hyde
    Stephen Fisher
    Stephen Fisher
    • Dr. Jekyll
    • (as Stephen H. Fisher)
    Dana Morávková
    Dana Morávková
    • Barmaid
    Zuzana Durdinová
    • Opera Singer
    Jaroslav Vízner
    Jaroslav Vízner
    • Gendarme
    • Director
      • Stephen Sommers
    • Writer
      • Stephen Sommers
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    6masonsaul

    Fun and enjoyable fantasy adventure

    Despite the inconsistent CG, some weak performances and some dumb decisions Van Helsing is still a fun and enjoyable fantasy adventure. Hugh Jackman gives a great lead performance and Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh and David Wenham are all really good. It's well paced and well filmed and Stephen Sommer's direction is good, if a little too reliant on CG. The music by Alan Silversti is great.
    7Y0GII

    One of my favorite movies to watch.

    The storyline is fast-paced and engaging, with plenty of thrilling battles and unexpected twists to keep viewers on the edge of their seats. The supporting cast, including Kate Beckinsale and Richard Roxburgh, also provide strong performances that add depth to the film.

    One of the standout aspects of Van Helsing is its ability to blend various elements of horror, action, and fantasy seamlessly. The film pays homage to classic monster movies while adding its own unique spin, making it a fresh and exciting experience for audiences.

    Overall, Van Helsing is a highly entertaining film that offers a perfect mix of action, suspense, and visual spectacle. It's a must-watch for fans of supernatural adventures and anyone looking for a thrilling cinematic experience.
    7aramink_rust

    Silly but Fun

    Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. Were it not for these two gifted performers, this movie would be beyond silly. As it is, the plot is almost pretextual for the special effects.

    The Eye Candy factor is high, though. Hugh Jackman as the tortured hero, filmed in the dark all of the time, makes us weak in the knees. Kate Beckinsale does magnificent physical feats while squeezed into a corset.

    The story: Van Helsing (Jackman) is essentially a bounty hunter of supernatural monsters, a job he took on at the request of the church as apparent penitence for sins he cannot even remember. As a reward for his centuries of service, he hopes to make his way to Heaven instead of Hell.

    Anna (Kate Beckinsale) is the last survivor of a family of Transylvanian vampire hunters. Her brother has become a werewolf and she is conflicted about whether he should live or die.

    Naturally Anna and Van Helsing team up to rid Transylvania of the evil vampire overlord. Van Helsing has a tool kit Batman would envy, and Anna maintains an arsenal of monster-killing weapons that would make a survivalist proud. Between the two of them, the monsters don't stand a chance.

    Put your mind on hold, suspend disbelief and intolerance for the occasional leap of reason, enjoy a slightly randy friar (Van Helsing's sidekick), and go along for the ride. Van Helsing is a great Sunday afternoon video.
    7roulin

    Entertaining

    I don't understand all the bad press this movie got. In a way, maybe that's for the best. Like The Avengers movie (which got similarly scathing reviews) my expectations for Van Helsing were absolutely rock bottom. So it turned out to be a very pleasant surprise when I found the film to be fun, entertaining and quite enjoyable overall. People here are complaining about the CGI monsters. What's the beef? This is the 21st century. What do you want? A very well done CGI Mr. Hyde (voiced by Robbie Coltrane, no less) or some guy in a ripped tuxedo baring his teeth a la Spencer Tracy? Fire up those computers and bring on the CGI! Actually I found the CGI effects quite good for the most part. You want bad CGI, then check out James Bond surfing down a glacier in Die Another Day.

    So I'll join the minority and say that Van Helsing is well worth watching. Jackman is fine as always and the rest of the cast holds their own. The plot is just fine as well. This is a monster movie, not The Usual Suspects.

    Pop yourself a big bowl of popcorn, sit back and enjoy the ride.
    valentinedeer214-1

    I saw it twice!

    This movie is very very very good. Screw what the critics say. This movie is very action-packed, in your face, has great effects and it's funny too.

    The way the brides transform from creepy bat monsters to beautiful women is really cool.

    And Richard Roxburgh is really cool as Dracula. I almost didn't recognize him as the duke from Moulin Rouge!

    The only part I didn't really like was Frankenstein's monster. He looked cool, I just didn't like his character. But other than that it's no big deal.

    Also, Hugh Jackman and Will Kemp are extremely hot in this movie!

    For all you fans of The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, you're gonna love this one!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Stephen Sommers deliberately chose to avoid the style of transformations from other werewolf films, where the character would usually grow hair as part of the change. Instead the decision was made to have the character rip his skin off to reveal the werewolf form underneath, going with the idea that the beast "comes from within".
    • Goofs
      In the opening scene in Paris, when Van Helsing picks up the wanted poster,the Eiffel tower is seen in the background only half built, however, when on the roof of the Cathedral, while Hyde is holding Van Helsing up, the tower can be seen fully built behind them.
    • Quotes

      Aleera: Anna, my love. It is your blood that shall keep me beautiful. What do you think of that?

      [laughs triumphantly, then screams as Anna catches a silver stake and impales her through the chest]

      Anna Valerious: I think if you're going to kill somebody, kill them! Don't stand around talking about it!

    • Crazy credits
      The Universal logo turns black and white, then catches on fire, fading into a torch carried by an angry villager.
    • Connections
      Featured in Van Helsing: The Man and the Monsters (2004)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2004 (France)
    • Countries of origin
      • Czech Republic
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Latin
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Van Helsing: Khắc Tinh Ma Cà Rồng
    • Filming locations
      • Prague, Czech Republic
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • The Sommers Company
      • Stillking Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $160,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $120,177,084
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $51,748,040
      • May 9, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $300,157,638
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 11m(131 min)
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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