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Van Helsing (2004)
Like being in a trashcan with someone banging on the lid...on Halloween.
Like being in a trashcan with someone banging on the lid...on Halloween. Van Helsing holds the dubious distinction, in my life, as the first movie that I have ever walked out on. And I'm a huge Horror / Monster movie fan too. I didn't even pay for the ticket myself and I still want my money back! Van Helsing was about as engaging as watching X-Box Duke it out with Playstation. My vacuum cleaner could have written a better screenplay than this. The old Saturday morning Johnny Quest cartoons had better story lines than this giant piece of CGI rotting compost. Oh where have you gone Boris and Bela, our nation turns its' horror film going eyes to you...
Lesser Prophets (1997)
Cool Film
I had never heard of this movie before until a friend of mine told me had a copy. When he told me about who was in it...I was blown away that I never heard or read about it. Anyway, with no real expectations, we viewed it. Both of us had the same reaction...all in all - pretty good! It had some problems (don't most movies?), but there was so much more good than bad. The performances were great and I liked the story. The script could have used another re-write (some of the dialogue was just out in out...well...let's just say...could have been better), but the Director definitely (a first timer?) knew what he was doing. His shots were innovative and the various locations in New York, although probably used before, seemed new and fresh. A New York that exists, but rarely seen. Reminded me of the sets in Wolfen. I love films that show a city, used over and over in countless other movies, in a new light. Plus, always keep in mind...it's the Director that elicits the performances from the cast. I'm sure it didn't hurt that he had a terrific and talented cast to begin with. A dreamcast. Anyway, if you can find it...I recommend it.
On a scale of 1-10...a strong 8.