05-10-2004, 06:22 PM
Quote:nobbie Posted on May 7 2004, 10:57 AM
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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
Spot on review nobbie. This is a budget hour, popcorn, please don't go to the theatre expecting anything movie. The castles are best viewed on a large screen.
If you want to waste a bit over 2 hours on some nice eye candy (well rendered monsters, well rendered scenery, well rendered Kate Bekinsale) then this movie won't disappoint. If you are looking for authentic vampire and frankenstein lore and a grab the edge of your seat ending you may want to look elsewhere.
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