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Summary: Matrix meets vampire genre
Review: In fact, if you remove the fangs and claws and morphing werewolves, this is just another Matrix knock-off. Guns, kicks, cars, phones, gizmos, leather outfits. You almost expect Morpheus to appear to tell the story of the vampire-werewolf war from the beginning.Well, of course, there's a touch of Romeo and Juliet, too, but don't they all? the one refreshing angle here is that the vampires are surprisingly devoid of the powers of the popular modern vampire. If one can ignore their uppity leather outfits and obvious good looks, they are almost a throwback to the earlier (medieval) vampires of Eastern Europe, before Bram Stoker invented "Dracula". They don't fly, they don't shape-shift, they can't even smell an ambush in a train station, an ambush by werewolves, no less. (I mean, if werewolves used to be servants of vampires as the story tells, then vampires should at least know how 'wolves smell.) they seem to have normal senses, relying a lot on electronic sensors and cameras to monitor their homes for intruders. in terms of pure ability, the werewolves definitely outclass the supposedly superior vampires. not that there are no nice touches. the way they fall from above, landing on one knee and then immediately getting up and walking off, is quite cool. kate beckinsale lends some credibility to her character, but the rest of the vampires are just aristocrats in leather posturing for the cameras. even here, the werewolf actors steal the show, although the lead one doesn't. ending almost hints at a sequel, but to what end?
Rating:
Summary: Only Worth The Rental Price
Review: Now, contrary to the title of my "review", I did not rent this film, and instead I purchased it. I had read other reviews, most of which were quite negative. This film, in my honest summation, is by no means a "great" film, especially when compared to much better films in its' genre. The reason this movie was saved from the dreaded one star rating from me, was based on a few cosmetic and unrelated film factors. The originality of this film is somewhat bland, but usually when you prep for an early Fall film, that is what you should expect. There are some creative twists with the whole mixing of species between Vampyre and Lycan races... but that's about where the creativity well runs dry. The story of the film itself, is one of those over-told and overly clichéd tales of tragic love/embittered vengeance. The central plot is murky at best, and only barely believable. I personally found myself wanting the film to end at about the 45 minute mark, but forced myself to see it through to its two-hour finale in hopes that it might surprise me. Unfortunately, for me... I just upped my torture tolerance level. The dialogue is what drags this film down. Many people may disagree, and they are more than welcomed to do so, but for a film that claims its' primary focus is on action... it seemed like I had bought a DVD filled with various book reviews and political debates aired only on the C-SPAN network. They could have told the story, and balanced the action, without leveling this film into miniature film version of "War and Peace". Now, shockingly... the soundtrack to this film is amazing. Many would be hard-pressed to find better music out there that happened to be hitched along with other movies released at this time. (On an unrelated note the "Freddy vs. Jason" soundtrack is nearly as top-notch, even though the film is quite lacking.) The quintessential "Matrix"-films rip-off of the "bullet time" special effects are used (Seen recently in every film since the original "Matrix" released, including the more recent Artisan debacle "House of The Dead"), albeit briefly. That helped me breathe a sigh of relief while watching, because I can only see so many clones before I want to gouge my own eyes out. Another notable, yet cosmetic feature would have been the fact that the "trailers" section on the DVD contains an early trailer for the Resident Evil 2 film... a film which I had long believed to have been marred into obscurity and many other film-industry related woes. Granted, my review is based solely on my opinion of this film, and should be in no way the basis of whether anyone should like this film or not, but hopefully I've given some an idea of what to expect. I know I had slightly high hopes for this film, and was greatly disappointed when I watched it after purchasing it. If you lower your expectations a little, you may come to find that you have a passable action film... but really nothing else.
Rating: 
Summary: A Kick-Butt Film
Review: I generally believe that this movie rocks. Of course that is my own oppinion. Many people disagree because Underworld does NOT follow the typical view of vampires and werecreatures, but who said that one's imagination had to stay in the box?
Watching the making of this movie amazed me, as to what techniques they used and the near-total lack of digital animation. It's great!
Rating: 
Summary: Worst vampire movie ever made
Review: How can I rate this movie when it is one
of the worst movie's I have ever seen. Do not spend your money and don't rent it.
Don't waste your time to even try and see
if you like it or not. There are better vampire movie's to rent
and to own,trust me.
Rating:
Summary: Let Down!!
Review: I remember watching the previews for this movie and getting excited for a werewolf showdown with vampires. But unfortunately the previews showed the only good parts in the whole movie. I expected a action thriller but was bored to death when this dragged out movie just wouldnt end. Some action but few and far between. It was a let down.
Rating: 
Summary: A different movie.
Review: I havent really seen a movie quite like this one. It seems a little far fetched for my taste but the story line is very good. If you like action, vampires, and werewolves then this movie is for you.
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Summary: My personal favorite movie of the year........
Review: Wow. This movie was a surprise. I went and saw it in the theaters with a couple of friends on a Saturday night when we had nothing to do. I didn't expect much. I hadn't heard of the director. It's got the guy from Felicity in it (Scott Speedman). And it looked like a Blade rip-off. I thought the premise sounded cool & I love Kate Beckinsale. But, I thought it wasn't going to be very good regardless. Was I ever wrong!!! Now don't get me wrong....this isn't the type of flick that wins oscars. And it's not even a movie that everyone seems to like. There is just something about the story, how it was shot, the characters, and the look & style of the film that appeals to me. The story of vampires vs. werewolves is an interesting one. Apparently there has been a war between the two covents for centuries. And it's been happening right under our noses. Kate Beckinsale plays a "Death Dealer". Basically she is a hunter of werewolves. Thought to have almost been driven to extinction, the lycons (werewolves) have been living in the sewers and plotting a way to eliminate the vampires. When the lycons try to capture a human (Speedman), Selene (Beckinsale) tries to figure out why. Much action and killing insues. This is a combination of a Blade & Matrix rip-off. Not so much in storyline or plot as in style and how the action scenes are shot. The special effects are done pretty well. They tried to use practical effects as much as possible, to keep the budget down and make it look more realistic. I found this to be a plus. The storyline is quite interesting, espcially when Selene awakens Viktor, the oldest and most powerful vampire. The acting here is decent, with Beckinsale doing the best job of the bunch. I know some other reviewers would disagree with that comment, but she did what she could with what she had. This movie is not about award-winning acting. It's about killer gunfights and looking good while in them. This film has style and sleekness dripping from it. The movie never gets slow, even though it clocks in at a little over 2 hrs. I know some people weren't impressed with this movie at all. But, I just went to the theater expecting nothing and got everything I could ask for my seven dollars. I can tell I probably like this movie more than some people would. But, if you are looking for a fun way to spend the evening, you could not go wrong renting this movie. I highly recommend this for a purchase, but if you are unsure give it a rental and then decide for yourself. I just hope they make a sequal. The DVD features are kind of disappointing, however. The featurettes are ok, but nothing great. There are also two commentaries, trailers, & a music video. I wasn't expecting a whole lot here either, but the featurettes feal more like fluff than anything else.
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Summary: For a change of pace from the Lost in Translation fare:
Review: There are three essential items you should have in order to fully enjoy this movie to the max: 1) A big screen TV, preferably widescreen;
2) A powerful surround-sound stereo system; and,
3) A love for horror/action flicks with a desire to sit back and
just relax for a couple of hours. Have these three things, and you will absolutely love this movie. The action scenes are quite intense, and the special effects are really something to behold. Now, when I watched this movie I lacked two of the basic elements to watch this movie properly (I don't have a big, widescreen TV, or a surround sound stereo system) so I know I could not have fully enjoyed this film, because a lot of what went into this film was its effects. Yet, I was hooked by the surprisingly interesting plot to this movie. The concept of mixing vampires and werewolves is one I have never come across before I watched this, so this intrigued me. However, I did not find a whole lot of substance to this movie besides this. The visual and sound effects are still quite good even on a normal TV (like what most of us have), and so I still enjoyed it in other ways. Overall, I recommend this movie for action/special effects enthusiasts. Also, I recommend this movie if you do not like Lost in Translation (I did a review on that, also), it is a huge change of pace from that movie and it will keep you entertained in a way that most people can enjoy.
Rating:
Summary: rent the Matrix instead
Review: This is one of the worse movies I have seen in some time. Gore and moody lighting alone do not make a movie worth seeing. The effects were anything but special. It also completely ripped off the Matrix in sound and visual effects. Poorly, too, I might add. Do not waste your time!
Rating:
Summary: A great movie for action lovers and wannabe supernaturals
Review: I don't know why people compare this movie to Blade. They are nothing alike and its a heck of alot better. Besides having an incredibly attractive vampire in leather, it also has a pretty good story to it. The graphics are great and the action just keeps going. One of the things that made this movie so good was the time and craftsmanship they spent on the werewolf outfits. Its good to see some real work put into special effects rather than that cheap computer crap that hardly ever looks real. Infact, my only real disapointment was they didn't show more of the werewolves. I can't wait for the sequal.
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