Van Helsing [WS] [DVD] [2004]

Name: One of my favorite movies to watch
Item: Van Helsing [WS] [DVD] [2004]
Rating: 5
Author: willbert

SKU: 6770906
Release Date: 10/19/2004
Rating: PG-13
4.4 (67)

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Stephen Sommers' summer movie extravaganza Van Helsing comes to DVD in this widescreen edition thanks to Universal Studios (the lesser-recommended full-screen edition is also available). Packed to the gills with extras, this disc presents the film in an anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen picture with both 5.1 and 2.0 tracks for your home theater to sink its teeth into. The multitude of extras includes an interactive tour of Dracula's castle, where the viewer is given the option to listen to Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) ramble on about the different sections of his homely abode. Other features include a ten-minute "Bringing the Monsters to Life" making-of that introduces the audience to the master effects technicians who brought the film's many pixels to life, while "You Are in the Movie" presents a look behind the scenes by an unprecedented amount of hidden cameras on the set. A blooper reel has also been included, as has a ten-minute "Legend of Van Helsing" special that delves into the character's lore from books to the big screen. Two commentaries are available for your listening enjoyment -- the first with director Stephen Sommers and producer/editor Bob Ducsay, and the second featuring actors Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley, and Will Kemp. Finally, a playable version of the Van Helsing game can be accessed through an Xbox game console that allows you to play through the first exciting level of the game. If you're a pushover for Sommers' brand of over-the-top adventure antics, then this disc is for you. This movie is also available in the three-disc Ultimate Collector's Edition featuring an additional feature-packed disc along with another DVD that includes Universal's original Dracula, Frankenstein, and Wolf Man movies, which inspired Van Helsing.

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Overall Customer Rating:

4.4

(67 Reviews)

95% of customers would recommend this product to a friend (63 out of 67)

Special Features

"Explore Dracula's Castle": Through an innovative 360° self-guided tour, discover the stunning environments of Van Helsing that you couldn't see in theaters
"Bringing the Monsters to Life": From pencil sketches through complete digital composition, the experts at Industrial Light & Magic show how the Van Helsing monsters were brought to life
"You Are in the Movie": Experience movie-making magic through miniature cameras on the set that give you the actor's perspective on the filming of a scene
"The Legend of Van Helsing": The evolution of the legendary character throughout film history
Feature commentaries with director Stephen Sommers, Bob Ducsay, Richard Roxburgh, Shuler Hensley, and Will Kemp
Play the Van Helsing Game: Put this DVD into your Xbox console and play the first level of the stunning Van Helsing game
Outtakes
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Synopsis

Van Helsing
The greatest monster hunter of them all has his work cut out for him as he tracks down three deadly foes in this action-adventure saga. Gabriel Van Helsing (Hugh Jackman) is a man who has dedicated his life to battling evil forces who exist outside the bounds of nature; Van Helsing's work has not always made him friends, and a false accusation of murder still trails him. But when he's summoned to Transylvania at the behest of Anna Valerious (Kate Beckinsale), whose family has been fighting supernatural beings for generations, Van Helsing wastes no time answering her call. There, Van Helsing discovers that the undying vampire Count Dracula (Richard Roxburgh) has put a misshapen creature named Igor (Kevin J. O'Connor) under his spell, and, in turn, has forged an alliance with a hideous monster (Shuler Hensley) who was created by the misguided Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Samuel West). Adding to Anna's burden is her brother, Velkan (Will Kemp), a lycanthrope who becomes a bloodthirsty wolf under the light of the full moon. Van Helsing also co-stars Elena Anaya, Silvia Colloca, and Josie Maran as Dracula's vampire brides. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Cast & Crew

Hugh Jackman - Gabriel Van Helsing
Kate Beckinsale - Anna Valerious
Richard Roxburgh - Count Vladislaus Dracula
David Wenham - Carl
Shuler Hensley - Frankenstein's Monster

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Overall Customer Rating

4.4

67 Reviews

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willbert
5 out of 55
One of my favorite movies to watch
November 18, 2010
I have seen this over and over, I love fiction movies, and the acting is good. Good action seens, good special affects. Who doesn't like Hugh Jackman and hot Kate Beckinsale. The story keeps you interested in the movie, you learn about how dracula became and who Van helsing was.
I would recommend this to a friend
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futuremrsbraziel
4 out of 54
Add to your movie selection
October 24, 2007
I have always loved movies that involved werewolves and vampires, so this movie was no exception. I think the plot was good but a little too much on the special effects. Some may argue that Frankenstein, in this movie, was smart which contradicts all past Frankenstein's, but even still this movie is enjoyable.
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wiigamer
5 out of 55
Great!!!
September 28, 2007
This is an awesome movie because of the action. If you like werewolves and vampires then go buy this movie. Hugh Jackman dose an awesome job too!
I would recommend this to a friend
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Ironlung
5 out of 55
Jackman at his best
September 23, 2007
Jackman has done it again, by bringing another character to life in a different style. The director did an amazing job with the film. Just by bringing all 3 monster characters into one film its amazing. And for those home theater sound movie goers, this is a great movie to blast on your surround sound.
I would recommend this to a friend
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cribellate
3 out of 53
A Utterly Unspectacular Horror Romp
October 5, 2013
On paper Van Helsing has A LOT of things going for it. It's a horror film that throws back to Universals roots with their horror classics starring the insanely talented Hugh Jackman. Unfortunately the sum of its parts do not add up to a strong Horror outing in this place. The quirky comedy that made Stephen Sommers' Mummy films a fun ride fall flat in this Vampire tale that also includes Werewolves, Frankenstein and even Dr Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde. The ideas of the film are too ambitious for the time the film was made so many of the visual effects feel half backed a decade after the films original release. Universal's hope was to create a homage to the Horror classics they made some 70 years prior but the inclusion of so many of these characters makes the film feel overcrowded. In the end if you are a die fan of classic horror this will be a fun ride but the casual fan just may not get what the filmmakers were trying to do.
I would recommend this to a friend
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COOLMOVIEGUY
4 out of 54
DECENT 4K!
August 18, 2017
I LIKED THE MOVIE BACK IN THE DAY. WASNT SURE ABOUT WHETHER TO PICK UP THE 4K VERSION (UK HAS IT ALREADY) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WASTCHING THIS YOUTUBERS REVIEW AS HES HILARIOUS AND IS MY GO-TO FOR ANYTHING 4K. HE IS ALWAYS SPOT ON 4K REVIEWS. HERES THE LINK FOR THIS REVIEW VAN HELSING 4K BLURAY REVIEW https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RhC7HSpH6lg&t=41s CHECK HIM OUT, HES AWESOME!
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blueaudis4
5 out of 55
Van Helsing
August 9, 2017
This is one of my favorite vampire/lichen movies. I bought because it was nice to have on blue-ray. Great movie.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Adan
5 out of 55
Great action adventure movie forthe whole family.
July 8, 2017
A must have for blu ray p;ayer owners. Great and fun
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Jackman at his best Posted by: Ironlung from: Long Beach, CA on Jackman has done it again, by bringing another character to life in a different style. The director did an amazing job with the film. Just by bringing all 3 monster characters into one film its amazing. And for those home theater sound movie goers, this is a great movie to blast on your surround sound.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Add to your movie selection Posted by: futuremrsbraziel from: Fort Worth, TX on I have always loved movies that involved werewolves and vampires, so this movie was no exception. I think the plot was good but a little too much on the special effects. Some may argue that Frankenstein, in this movie, was smart which contradicts all past Frankenstein's, but even still this movie is enjoyable.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Great!!! Posted by: wiigamer from: on This is an awesome movie because of the action. If you like werewolves and vampires then go buy this movie. Hugh Jackman dose an awesome job too!

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

One of my favorite movies to watch Posted by: willbert from: Middletown, NJ on I have seen this over and over, I love fiction movies, and the acting is good. Good action seens, good special affects. Who doesn't like Hugh Jackman and hot Kate Beckinsale. The story keeps you interested in the movie, you learn about how dracula became and who Van helsing was.

1 out of 1 found this review helpful.

A Utterly Unspectacular Horror Romp Posted by: cribellate from: Los Angeles, CA on On paper Van Helsing has A LOT of things going for it. It's a horror film that throws back to Universals roots with their horror classics starring the insanely talented Hugh Jackman. Unfortunately the sum of its parts do not add up to a strong Horror outing in this place. The quirky comedy that made Stephen Sommers' Mummy films a fun ride fall flat in this Vampire tale that also includes Werewolves, Frankenstein and even Dr Jeckyll/Mr. Hyde. The ideas of the film are too ambitious for the time the film was made so many of the visual effects feel half backed a decade after the films original release. Universal's hope was to create a homage to the Horror classics they made some 70 years prior but the inclusion of so many of these characters makes the film feel overcrowded. In the end if you are a die fan of classic horror this will be a fun ride but the casual fan just may not get what the filmmakers were trying to do.

0 out of 1 found this review helpful.

Lots of Action Posted by: maverick4583 from: Saint Petersburg FL. on This was a fun movie with lots of action and special effects. It also has a good plot with great characters and excellant camera work.