Review of Van Helsing (2004) by Sumeo I — 01 Jan 2012

Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale, wonderful.

This review of Van Helsing (2004) was written by Sumeo I on 01 Jan 2012.

Van Helsing has generally received mixed reviews.

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