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Summary: Weak
Review: Though ythe story here is a fun new twist on an old tale (Romeo and Juliet), as a fan of the vampire movies and books i found the way they were portraied a bit offsetting. In addition, the mopvie seemed to have too many sub-plotys that weren't developed enough or simply forgotten.
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Summary: Worth the money
Review: With movie tickets running $9.50 in my area, I have to *really* want to see a movie to not wait for it to come out on tape or cable. Underworld looked good in previews, and I wasn't disappointed in the theater.I won't go into the whole story in detail (because it's obviously been covered in other reviews), but I found it a very good adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. Throw in some intrigue, some betrayal, good special effects and great action, and you have a really great movie. Why only four stars? Well, while the director treated the Lycans very close to mythological rules (one in particular was like a force of nature when he changed), he seemed to forget all about what vampires are about, except in a few critical scenes. Why do the vampires need flashlights when the lights go off in the Manor? Aren't they supposed to be able to see in the dark? Vampires are supposed to have inhuman speed and strength, at least a match for the Lycans--except most of the time seemed to move with only human speed. The mirror reflection is minor stuff next to some of the other rules that seemed completely forgotten about. Anyway, go see it yourself. I don't think you will be disappointed.
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Summary: Wonderful film if you enjoy the genre
Review: I thought it was one of the best films I've seen in this genre. As a previous reviewer said the time just flew by as I was engrossed in the characters and the plot. I have already told Amazon.com to let me know when it is available on DVD - I'll preorder it!
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Summary: Worth seeing -- once
Review: I have a difficult time describing this movie. It starts out really great. You get pulled into the story and you're just *there*. But then, towards the end, the plot gets a little pointlessly rushed, and you realize they really should have hired a fight choreographer. The climax didn't. The whole story leads up to the creation of a "being" which is supposed to be strong, but looks weak, and is designed horribly. The transformations of the werewolves was good the first time, when it was done mostly in the dark. After that they were too bright and didn't look so good. Kate Beckinsale did a beautiful job, and I would still say it's worth seeing in the theaters for her role, but maybe only a matinee ticket. The music was good without being distracting, the dialogue was structured well, but not always delivered well. After the terribly disapppointing climax, the story did perk up a bit at the very, very end. See it. Decide for yourself.
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Summary: I was highly impressed for its style
Review: This movie was unique in how it was presented. Everyone would have to admit that it was extremely strange, and out of this world, but look at the title and the premise. Wherewolves fighting vampires! Yet, if you can get around that, it was nicely done. The plot and storyline were excellent. I loved the characters, and the different roles that they each played. I would only complain about one thing, and that was in how the death of the antagonist was cheesy. The fight was great, but the special effects in the death were not so good (that's all I can say). Yet, if you enjoy any thing dealing with vampires, wherewolves, twisted plots, or another, dark world, this is an excellent movie.
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Summary: Delivered on the promise of the trailer
Review: I saw the trailer for Underworld in the beginning of the summer and marked my calendar to see it the day it opened. I enjoyed the trailer so much that I downloaded the 33M full screen version from the Underworld web site. I was hoping the movie would live up to the promise of the trailer... and wasn't disappointed. I was surprised how much of a story was included. The plot took some turns I didn't expect which made it more interesting. I thought it would be primarily special effects and a lame store. Granted there were more guns than necessary. I would have liked to see more organic fighting and less technology. There were a few interesting twists to the standard methods for killing werewolves and vampires. Some tension between two characters that wasn't explained thoroughly (maybe cut scenes?) but the ending left the door open for a sequel where they could explain more. I hope the movie does well so the studio feels a sequel is a good investment. I definitely recommend this movie!
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Summary: Great movie, better than I expected!
Review: I just have to say I LOVED this movie! It was better than I expected. I loved all the action, the costumes, and the effects. Kate Beckinsale did a wonderful job in her portrayal of Selene. I'll admit the vampire/werewolf lore had a few changes from the norm, but hey anyone into the mythology should have been more surprised if there were no differences. I mean that's one of the things that makes this genre so great, the fact that there is no "universal mythology", which is what gives it the ability to be creative and sometimes somewhat surprising. I for one am hoping and anxiously awaiting a sequel.
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Summary: the noise deafened their brains...
Review: i'll agree that the action and the lighting and the costumes were all very impressive for the first twenty minutes of this "Matrix shoot 'em up rip." Once the actors started talking plot and motivation, however, the entire picture fell apart. The "Awakening"?--is this a leftover Buffy episode? Kate Beckinsale was fine; Shane Brolly as her sexist leader were dreadful. Scott Speedman (one can't judge his skill because he had nothing to do) had the worst part of all, the MacGuffin--or plot mover. He was just tossed around until his big stunt double fight scene at the end. As for plot, the motivation was right out of an afternoon serial. These are creatures of supposed mythic proportions at the end of a centuries old battle...for this? oh, please... It's a darn shame that so much talent in other areas and visual potential was wasted on this flimsy piece of drivel. Let's hope that the sequel will have a bit more thought--and some real characters--behind it.
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Summary: An Excellent Gothic Action Film
Review: Don't expect it to win any Oscars, but Underworld is exactly what an escapist movie should be - engrossing, interesting, and alot of fun to watch.
Thrusting the viewer into the midst of a centuries-old vampire/werewolf war, Underworld follows the exploits of Selene, a vampire assassin, who is trailing a pack of Lycans(werewolves) who are themselves trailing a seemingly ordinary human named Michael Corvin. The primary focus of the movie becomes Selene's quest to discover why the Lycans want Corvin so badly, as well as expose a conspiracy (actually several conspiracies) among her own people.
Rich with gothic lore and posessing enough twists to keep you interested, Underworld is well-worth the price of admission.
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Summary: where have the vampires gone.
Review: Ok - I give this movie 3 stars because 2.5 is not an option,and it is better then only 2stars.I just have 1 burning question where have all the vampires gone?...forget everything you think you know about vamps...according too this shoot em up.There a bunch of automatic weapon carring gangsters..except for there leader Victor.They Hunt the gang of Werewolves .The werewolves are pretty much true too form(closer then vamps anyway).The Wolf fx is good but not shown enough. The story it self has promise if it dropped all the automatics and sci-mumbo jumbo.Anyway Here it is in short..There is a age old war going on between vamps &wolves .Selean -is a rogue vamp cop of sorts called a death dealer.She takes her job very seriously and has the clans best interest in mind...untile she meets mike a human with very rare blood. His blood has the abiltiy too merge vampires and werewolves together .Making them something more then what they are.She becomes his personal protector from both clans after he is bitten by the head wolf.Note this movie has many other subplots and story lines - if you go watch carefully or you can get very confussed.
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