Van Helsing: The London Assignment (2004) (V)

Director:

Sharon Bridgeman

Writers:

Garfield Reeves-Stevens (written by)
Judith Reeves-Stevens (written by)

Release Date:

11 May 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Horror | Action | Adventure | Animation | Fantasy | Short

Plot:

In this animated prequel to the Van Helsing movie, Van Helsing travels to London to deal with the mischievous Dr. Jekyll. |

Plot Keywords:

Prequel | Crossbow | Dark Hero | Queen Victoria | London Bridge

Awards:

1 nomination

Cast

  (Credited cast)

Hugh Jackman	...	Gabriel Van Helsing (voice)
Robbie Coltrane	...	Mr. Hyde (voice)
David Wenham	...	Carl (voice)
Grey DeLisle	...	First Victim (voice)
Dwight Schultz	...	Dr. Jekyll (voice)
John Di Maggio	...	Coachman (voice) (as John DiMaggio)
Scott Mosenson	...	Palace Guard (voice)
Alun Armstrong	...	Cardinal Jinette (voice)
Roger Jackson	...	Drunken Gentleman (voice) (as Roger L. Jackson)
Julia Fletcher	...	Lady In Waiting (voice)
Tress MacNeille	...	Queen Victoria (voice)
Tara Strong	...	Young Victoria (voice)

Also Known As:

Van Helsing Animated

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Certification:

USA:PG-13 (Violence) | UK:12 | USA:Not Rated | Australia:M | Singapore:PG

Company:

Universal Cartoon Studios

Goofs:

Plot holes: In the live-action film, Carl says he is not a field man and that he's never been out of the Abbey. In the prequel, Carl goes with Van Helsing to London with no fuss or argument.

Quotes:

Gabriel Van Helsing: [adjusting the last touches on Carl as he is dressed as a woman to be bait for Mr.Hyde] Could you stop squirming?
Carl: If you had bougth me the proper sized corset I wouldn't have to squirm!
Gabriel Van Helsing: There. A vision of loveliness.
Carl: I told the cardinal when he got your cable, I am not a field man!
Gabriel Van Helsing: There isn't much danger of you being mistaken as any kind of man, Carl!

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#32.3)" (2004)

not THAT bad

This is a good piece of anime. It's short and it contains a lot of nonstop action, awesome animation, and reasonably good dialog. Hugh Jackman did a wonderful job in lending his voice to the character Van Helsing. It explains the beginning in the Van Helsing movie.

I love it. It's better than sitting down and watching a long movie. Since this movie lasts only 33 minutes, it's definitely something to do when you have nothing to do. The plot isn't that complicated, so it doesn't require much concentration to unscramble the story.

Overall, this is an excellent prequel to the original Van Helsing movie.

I'll give this movie an 8/10 and a pat on the back.