Topic: vanhelsing move to much like lords of shadow

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

I thought it was an ok movie as well although I hated how Dracula was portrayed, relied way too much on CGI, etc.

This ^^^

The movie was fine and definitely reminded me of Castlevania which is a GOOD thing.

But the portrayel of Dracula could have been MUCH better.

[whitedragon_nall]

I guess that's another thing Lords of Shadow has in common with Van Helsing. Shitty portrayal of Dracula

[Inccubus]

I sort of agree with the Dracula thing in Van Helsing. He went out like a punk. It should have been a lot harder for Gabriel.
Not to mention it would have made the final battle more epic.
Although, in general the entire notion of Dracula being immortal except if he's killed by a werewolf seems very counter-intuitive.

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

I guess that's another thing Lords of Shadow has in common with Van Helsing. Shitty portrayal of Dracula

Couldn't agree more lol.

[VGuyver]

Keep telling people over and over, that Soloman Kain is also similar to VH and Castlevania. Actually the movie of SK is much better IMO and I would love it if the Castelvania movie was done in a similar gritty fashion but with the whole castlevania setting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lalm_kkczVM

[Inccubus]

OK that looks pretty damn good. Definitely something worth seeing if the trailer is any indication.
Is this based on a comic book? I noticed it's from the dude that wrote Conan.

[DarkPrinceAlucard]

Never heard of the movie.

But the trailer did look pretty nice so i'd definitely have to check it out sometime.

[darkwzrd4]

Keep telling people over and over, that Soloman Kain is also similar to VH and Castlevania. Actually the movie of SK is much better IMO and I would love it if the Castelvania movie was done in a similar gritty fashion but with the whole castlevania setting.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lalm_kkczVM

That movie looks a lot like LoS.  From what I saw in the trailer, the hero seems to decend deeper into darkness fighting demons sort of like Gabriel Belmont. 

yeah the movie was good tho with all the creativity konami has done with all the previous castlevania games its strange that they couldnt come up with there own charecter the two Gabrial's are just to much alike.

I think the Gabriel in Van Helsing inspired the Gabriel in LoS and both may inspire the hero in Soloman Kain.
This is just my opinion.

I sort of agree with the Dracula thing in Van Helsing. He went out like a punk. It should have been a lot harder for Gabriel.
Not to mention it would have made the final battle more epic.
Although, in general the entire notion of Dracula being immortal except if he's killed by a werewolf seems very counter-intuitive.

That whole only a werewolf can kill a vampire thing rings of underworld and possibly twilight in that both of which put forward the notion that vampires and werewolves are arch-rivals (something I don't like). 

[whitedragon_nall]

So this movie is already out, but only has a region B blu ray on Amazon. It seems there never was a NA release for it. Netflix doesn't have it up either. I must seek a way to view this movie!

I haven't seen Van Helsing in forever. Maybe I should sit down and watch that one of these weekends....especially with LoS still fresh in my mind. See if I can dig up any more comparisons.

[uzo]

An out of region DVD should work in any PC system's DVD drive, right?

[whitedragon_nall]

Not sure. If so, then that's a possibilty. I see there are programs I can download to make it work so that's probably the rout I'll take.  Amazon has the BD listed as 'Region B' but the DVD says 'All Regions'. Do they make DVD's that play in all regions? All this region-coding nonsense seems kinda silly, if you ask me.

[uzo]

It's all about copy rights in different countries. Lame for the consumer, who wants to watch foreign entertainment, but companies obviously prioritize protection of their property. Oddly enough for PS3 games, this is a moot point. Not sure about the legality involved, but does this mean every title ever on the PS3 is forced to be licensed in every region? Sounds expensive. Then again, PS3 development in general is ridiculously expensive.

[danceofgold]

That's why I'm not playing LOS, lol. I guess the most obvious thing that sets them (VH & LOS) apart is the signature whip that appears in all castlevania games. 

[Inccubus]

I think the Gabriel in Van Helsing inspired the Gabriel in LoS and both may inspire the hero in Soloman Kain.

Definitely not since Solomon Kane was created in 1928.
More like Solomon Kane is the gran daddy of both Gabriels.

[Munchy]

There was a Gabriel in Van Helsing? Clearly I haven't seen the movie in a while.