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Summary: Fun!
Review: I really liked this DVD. I loved the cartoon and the bonus features were great! What was everyone camplaining about? If you like the movie, you will enjoy this DVD.
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Summary: Worth renting, not buying
Review: I rented the DVD so I'm not overly disappointed in my money spent. The animation is actually quite nice, and the motifs vaguely reminiscent of Batman and Vampire Hunter D (the whole Van Helsing franchise rips Amano's D off quite blatantly). My only problem is the length, which affects the overall pacing of the action. This could have been a great episode if it were part of a TV series. I doubt that will happen. I was entertained, that's what mattered.
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Summary: Disappointing...
Review: It pains me to write a bad review about this because I love the actors, but this was poorly written and poorly animated. The only plus I could find on this DVD is the bonus material. Save your money, folks.
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Summary: overpriced
Review: Not a bad animated film but it only lasts about 40 mins. in my opinion it should have been included on the Van Helsing motion picture DVD as a bonus feature, that would have impressed. but no! it's marketed as a spin off. it is far to overpriced for a short cartoon.
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Summary: ANIMATED PREQUEL TO THE MOVIE
Review: On the Heels of the big budget release of "Van Helsing" comes this animated prequel to the movie. With the voice talents of Star Hugh Jackman, and directed by Stephen Sommers, who directed the live-action feature film. The Knights of the Holy Order send the intrepid monster hunter, Van Helsing, into the bowels of London to search for the demonic Mr. Hyde, whose murderous crime spree has brought the city to a standstill. Loaded with bonus features, including cast and crew interviews and an in-depth look at Van Helsing's groundbreaking special effects. A definite must-have to what will surely be the first big hit of the spring/summer movie season.
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Summary: JUST PLAIN COOL!
Review: THE LONDON ASSIGNMENT is a remarkable short film. It captures the fun and excitement of the Van Helsing character and universe as it tells a remarkably rich and sophisticated story, given its relatively short running time. Though I liked the animation, this one seems to belong too the writers who create a fascinating story and deliver great action-movie dialogue that Hugh Jackman delivers with style. I hope we see more animated Van Helsing films by the same team.
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Summary: This would make a good animated series.
Review: The London assignment is an animated prequel, that shows the battle against Mr. Hyde which concludes in the live action theatrical film. The animation is quite good, with nice use of shadows, and some neat 3d effects too. The story is just as outrageous as the one in the movie, but it's tighter, and makes more sense, and fortunatly the surprisingly whiney, and irritating "Re-Vamp" of Dracula they did in the live action movie is nowhere to be found here - which is good, since he was by far the worst thing about the otherwise fun movie. There is lots of action, much of it violent with a fair amount of blood splattering about. The extras are enjoyable as well, with good making of type stuff. Overall, I enjoyed this show, now if only they'd do another featuring the Wolf Man, who RULED in the Movie!
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Summary: Meet Van Helsing
Review: This adventure is the prequel for the Van Helsing movie. The animation is good, and the fact that Hugh Jackman does his own vocals is a definite plus. The story has him facing Mister Hyde, which is a great premise for a movie. Definitely worth watching. Extras include a look into the making of the movie, and the making of the video game, as well as an interview with Hugh Jackman. All in all, a great value for the price.
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Summary: Better bonus features then features.
Review: This is a 30 minute cartoon explaining why the movie "Van Helsing" begins in Paris with Van Helsing fighting Mr. Hyde. There is no need to go any deeper into the plot. What's worse than the plot is the animation, which is flat and looks cheep. It's so bad that the computer animated components stick out very badly in some of the scenes and clash with the backgrounds. If you are expecting quality along the lines of The Animatrix or HBO's Spawn series, lower your standards a bit. You will be less disappointed if you are expecting the quality of an after school special. The actors who play Van Helsing and Carl provide the voices for their animated counterparts which prevents the cartoon from being a complete waste of time. However, this was not directed by Stephen Sommers, but by former a story board artist, Sharon Bridgeman and it shows. The animation is stiff, but the backgrounds look good. The best thing about this DVD is the 30 minute feature on how they made the Van Helsing movie. It's far better then the cartoon. I can't recommend buying this DVD unless it's a freebie shrinked wrapped with the Van Helsing DVD when it's released. It's worth a rental if you have a coupon for a free rental.
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Summary: Better bonus features then features.
Review: This is a 30 minute cartoon explaining why the movie "Van Helsing" begins in Paris with Van Helsing fighting Mr. Hyde. There is no need to go any deeper into the plot. What's worse than the plot is the animation, which is flat and looks cheep. It's so bad that the computer animated components stick out very badly in some of the scenes and clash with the backgrounds. If you are expecting quality along the lines of The Animatrix or HBO's Spawn series, lower your standards a bit. You will be less disappointed if you are expecting the quality of an after school special. The actors who play Van Helsing and Carl provide the voices for their animated counterparts which prevents the cartoon from being a complete waste of time. However, this was not directed by Stephen Sommers, but by former a story board artist, Sharon Bridgeman and it shows. The animation is stiff, but the backgrounds look good. The best thing about this DVD is the 30 minute feature on how they made the Van Helsing movie. It's far better then the cartoon. I can't recommend buying this DVD unless it's a freebie shrinked wrapped with the Van Helsing DVD when it's released. It's worth a rental if you have a coupon for a free rental.
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