Van Helsing

Starring : Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Will Kemp
Produced by : Bob Ducsay
Written by : Stephen Sommers
Genre : Action, Horror

Set in the late 19th century, Bram Stoker's fabled monster hunter, Dr. Abraham Van Helsing, is summoned to a mysterious land in East Europe to vanquish evil forces in the form of: Count Dracula, the Wolf Man and Frankenstein's Monster. Assisting him once he gets there is Anna, the heir of a long-running family committed to hunting down and destroying Count Dracula.

Scott's Review
I guess the best way to describe this movie is that it lacks direction. Although it falls under the genre of action and horror it lacks both. There were far too few fight scenes to classify this as an action movie and the one attempt at grabbing the audience in the horror genre was not enough to frighten even a 2 year old. Personally I have trouble classifying this movie into any genre. The best I could come up with is a romantic flop. This movie has only two good things going for it; those being Kate Beckinsale who looks damn hot in her outfit, and the special effects. The screen play itself was mediocre as was the acting of Hugh Jackman.

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Ella Enchanted

Starring : Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Patrick Bergin, Steve Coogan
Directed by : Tommy O'Haver
Written by : Laurie Craig, Gail Carson Levine
Genre : Romance, Family

Ella lives in a fanciful and magical world where all children are given a "gift" from a fairy Godmother at the moment of their birth. Little Ella's birthright is the gift--and curse--of obedience. As a result of this unfortunate circumstance, Ella cannot refuse any command, and is often left at the mercy of unscrupulous personalities. In a bid to regain control of her life, Ella goes on a quest to free herself from this mysterious curse. Ella must outwit a kingdom filled with ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, talking books and evil plots. And, if she's lucky, she may find love along the way.

Scott's Review
Ella Enchanted is Cinderella meets Robin Hood Men In Tights. This story has all of the classics done on a funny scale. Although this is not the type of movie that most guys will want to see, I would say anyone with children should definitely go see this movie. The acting in this movie is good considering the audience it is playing to and the sets are great.

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