Rating: Summary: HIGH-STYLE MATRIX LIKE ACTION!!! Review: Welcome to the Underworld where vampires and werewolves are at war. The war started because the cheif vampire Victor killed his own daughter because she was in love with a werewolf. The werewolf that she was in love with is Lucian the cheif werewolf now. He plans to destroy the vampires. And now a vampire named Selena is in love with a werewolf. She will stop at nothing to save him. She also realizes that since she is in love with a werewolf that she can't be accepted by the other vampires. Who will conquer. The Vampires or The Werewolves. I just finished watching the movie. It has this whole dark and gothic-like state to it. And it has some very good special features. Go on ahead and buy it. If you are ready to enter the.........UNDERWORLD!!!
Rating: Summary: If you like Vampire movies, this is a A+ Review: I think this is an excellent movie to watch. It brings two evil creatures together in one action packed movie. A bit different than other vampire movies , but it will keep you curious about what is going to happen next throughout the entire movie.
Rating: Summary: You Need This DVD!!!! Review: I've been a fan of comic book heroes and herorines since I was old enough to read and Kate Beckinsale's character was the classic comic book heroine. I don't mean that in a demeaning way. I rate her character right along side that of Ellen Ripley "Alien(s)" etc, and that is high praise for a first outing in strong action heroes. Ms Beckinsale is strong, sexy, smart and wow, what an outfit. She also give a classic style gothic character portrayal of a woman not to be babied or toyed with. The concept was fresh also. In a world of two evil titans I felt sorry for the Lycans and the end sequence gave a grim situation a spark of hope as well as a great setup for a sequel. Speedman was an incredible portrait of a combination Lycan/Vampire that was powerful, sleek and handsome. The special effects and makeup departments worked over-time on this one and it showed. Instead of a lot of CGI creatures, I was very excited by the return to the human influence in the creatures. The suits and animatronics added a 3-D effect that sold me on this movie. This just might be the best of this type movie that I have ever seen. As good a Spiderman, better than the "Hulk". Destined to become a cult classic!!! Get your copy now!
Rating: Summary: The Bloods and the Hounds Review: I really wanted to like this movie and had hope after the exciting opening scenes, but eventually I found all the betrayals and double-crosses a bit trying. Usually I'm complaining because of threadbare plots in most action movies, but UNDERWORLD may have actually tried to put too much plot in. Kate Beckinsdale's character should have had much more screen time--or at least more character development. A lot of cool special effects so early on made the film peak too soon and the middle section sags with hardly a werewolf transformation to be seen. (A friend showed up after I'd watched the first 20 minutes or so and sat down to see a werewolf--then said "Finally!" when one happened near the end). Although the film was marketed as a "Romeo and Juliet" type of love story, that aspect barely exists as you watch it. When the Vampire girl kisses the human guy, you're left wondering, "Where'd that come from?" It's the least developed motivation in the movie when it should've been the first. Since it's always dark and raining, I can throw another movie on the pile that UNDERWORLD looks a little too derivative of: a Goth version of BLADE RUNNER. (Everyone else has already mentioned BLADE, THE MATRIX, etc).
Rating: Summary: Bashful's DVD Summary #017 Review: Best: 1) It's stylish, dark and gothic to the hilt (for people who love that kind of thing). 2) The creature effects makeup, CGI rendering and fight action was outstanding. 3) There's a complex story to go with the visuals and things happen that you won't expect. 4) There's plenty of special features including 4 documentaries and 2 commentary tracks. Worst: 1) You may, like some, think that it's TOO similar to other high-budget films (like "The Matrix", "Blade" & "The Crow"). Recommendation: If you really like vampire and werewolf movies, this film adds yet another twist to the old legends. If you liked the the slickness of "The Matrix" and the savageness of "Blade II" (the films I think it's most like), then I'm willing to bet you'll like this one too. Get it.
Rating: Summary: Underworld ROCKS Review: Just watched this movie last night. It is definitely a cross between Blade and the Matrix. Great costumes, cinematography, action and special effects were wonderful. It was a good idea to have vampires and werewolves going at it. The casting was also good, but would have preferred Bruce Payne playing the part of Victor. The ending leaves it open for a sequel and I certainly can't wait for part II. As far as image quality of the disc, it is outstanding along w/the sound. Do yourself a favor if you are a horror fan and watch it. Don't listen to the other bad reviews, if you like movies like, Blade, Kindred-The Embraced,Ultraviolet and Forever Knight, etc.
Rating: Summary: BLADE meets EQUILIBRIUM...2 thumbs up, way up ! Review: UNDERWORLD...Vampires vs. Werewolves? Finally a vampire, and/or werewolf, movie where humans aren't prey. This movie is fantastic. I was reeled in the whole time. Vampires and werewolves have been at war for centuries, with each other, but there's a deep dark secret and I'm not telling. Great story and plenty of action. Gothic and dark, I only hope there is a sequel to match, or better, this one. It has its downfalls, but none really worth mentioning(in my opinion). If you like vampire, werewolf, gothic or action movies...DON'T MISS "UNDERWORLD". You'll be glad you didn't.
Rating: Summary: *Intense Violence*Thriller*I Love This Film Review: More or less of what others think I would like to say that this movie kept me glued to the screen as I saw in in theateres. It is the most grusome provactivie and intesifying film I have ever seen. I enjoyed this movie it's a keeper!
Rating: Summary: Beckinsale ROCKS!!! Review: Nope, I haven't seen this flick yet... But I will be seeing it sometime soon, because Kate Beckinsale is a hottie, and whomever doesn't think Vampires fighting Werewolves is cool, needs their head examined! Good stuff!
Rating: Summary: Didn't I see this movie already? Review: "Underworld" is a film that rips of from the genre of films like "The Crow," "Dark City," and "Blade." It has all the style, effects, and cinematography of these films with nothing new to offer. The plot and acting is completely predictable and contrived. I didn't check out the bonus material because watching this film was already too much of a waste of time. "Underworld" somewhat reminded me of(atleast as far as subject content) two great Japanese anime films called "Vampire Hunter D" and Vampire Hunter D-Bloodlust" which I highly recommend instead of this film. I also recommend seeing "Dark City," which was the best film to come out of this genre. Even though I didn't like "The Crow" and "Blade," I recommend them above "Underworld."
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