05-07-2004, 08:00 PM
nobbie,May 7 2004, 11:57 AM Wrote:I'm just back from "Van Helsing" and it delivered exactly what I expected in advance. A rather thin story, but gorgeous special effects and creature effects by the world's best F/X company Industrial, Light & Magic (ILM). The film is basically an amazing thrill-ride in a cinematic ghost-train, and if you like such stuff, I think you'll be pleased. In fact, if ILM would release an annual F/X demo reel, this would be it for 2004 :)But do you think its worth $8.50? I was considering seeing it in the theatres, but thought I'd wait for DVD instead. With so much hype and advertising, I have this aching feeling its going to suck. I guess if I go without any expectations, I might like it, but not for $8.50. Not unless its "Really Good." Not great, nor fantastic, just really good.
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