Cap'n
May 8th, 2004, 08:45 am
I must have seen a different movie than all these so-called critics. What they are all calling a "loud, pointless mess", was one of the most entertaining movies I've seen in a long time. Granted, a critic's review is only worth the paper it's written on, but the way they are tearing into this movie is a bit much, even for them. Hopefully the final numbers will be good enough to turn a profit so Steve Sommers and cast can flip the bird to all the nay-sayers.
I want to sit here and write down all the reasons the critics are wrong, but I got errands to run. However I will say that Van Helsing is a great, fun monster movie. I thought the story arc to bring all these characters together was well concieved. I thought the acting was great as well. What do most critics/sites have against Kate? I think she plays her parts perfectly. Anyway, the special effects and stunts are also fantastic. You have to see the wolfman transform, it's the best take on the transformation I've ever seen. Most of the critics complain of the over the top wire-work and cheesy cgi. What?!? Ok, in a movie with monsters that by nature fly, and heros that are more than just heros, what do you expect?
Overall this is a great monster movie. It's got loads of action and special effects, good characters, great monsters, and lots of humor. All of this makes for a very enjoyable movie going experience. I truly hope Sommers continues to make movies his way. So far he's done alright by me. :thumbup:
On a side note, I bet that Catwomen will recieve rave reviews. Seeing how Halley Berry is such a great actress and all. :rolleyes: Talk about flavor of the month. I've seen inanimate object act better than her. Sheeesh.
I want to sit here and write down all the reasons the critics are wrong, but I got errands to run. However I will say that Van Helsing is a great, fun monster movie. I thought the story arc to bring all these characters together was well concieved. I thought the acting was great as well. What do most critics/sites have against Kate? I think she plays her parts perfectly. Anyway, the special effects and stunts are also fantastic. You have to see the wolfman transform, it's the best take on the transformation I've ever seen. Most of the critics complain of the over the top wire-work and cheesy cgi. What?!? Ok, in a movie with monsters that by nature fly, and heros that are more than just heros, what do you expect?
Overall this is a great monster movie. It's got loads of action and special effects, good characters, great monsters, and lots of humor. All of this makes for a very enjoyable movie going experience. I truly hope Sommers continues to make movies his way. So far he's done alright by me. :thumbup:
On a side note, I bet that Catwomen will recieve rave reviews. Seeing how Halley Berry is such a great actress and all. :rolleyes: Talk about flavor of the month. I've seen inanimate object act better than her. Sheeesh.