So we saw Van Helsing. I didn't have particulrly high expectations for it but on the other hand I was pretty excited to see it. Personally, I really liked it. But then again, I always found The Mummy and The Mummy Returns to be enjoyable (but not as good as Van Helsing). But it is definitely in that same feel.

Lots of special effects shots -- LOTS of them. Of our group that went, opinions were mixed. I kind of felt it was up there with Indiana Jones in terms of overall enjoyment though the acting on all sides was not nearly as good (get Harrison Ford in there and it would have been a classic). Others thought it was just cheesy trash but they also hated The Mummy.

I personally recommend it, especially if you like Vampire movies.