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Summary: Werewolves in London???
Review: Everyone will talk about the age old war between Lycans and Vampires waged in Underworld. Some mention how the film is a mélange of different ideas and techniques. One point that does seem to be overlooked is why these critters did not just call themselves Garou and Kindred as most gaming fans would recognize. In a sense, this is just one game session set on film and given music in the background. It sounds as if people feel that this has all been done before, and in a sense, it probably has. The idea of vampires forming small groups to try and stave off the onslaught of werewolves, who really are more powerful in the World of Darkness (from White Wolf games) is quite traditional. So many of the points brought out that seem to contradict classic folklore falls almost perfectly with the World of Darkness. Only the idea of Lycans as immortal is out of line.So... where does this movie fall? It seems to be a shorter, theatrical version of Kindred the Embraced but with the mean old Garou err... Lycans added. Heck... after all the whole movie is simply about how to make an Abomination. AND, that Abomination should have handed any elder his ancient, withered rump.
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Summary: UNDERWHELMING & BORING?
Review: How is it possible that a movie about vampires versus werewolves with a woman as hot as Kate Beckinsale in the mix can be dull? Somehow they managed to dull down the excitement that the trailer promised. If they had sexxed up the scenes between Scott Speedman and Beckinsale they might have saved this movie, but all the special effects and shooting wasn't enough. Hard to believe this movie was as dull as it was. Rent or buy something else.
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Summary: ultra-stylish, ultra-derivative
Review: This film had a great trailer, and I've enjoyed Kate Beckinsale in other films, so I thought I'd give this a try. I was really disappointed. First, it's difficult to know who to root for: the Lycans are brutish but the vampires are decadent and duplicitous but dress better, both are violent. The film is gorgeous to look at, but by the end I really didn't care about any of these characters; there are elements from Matrix and Terminator and a dozen other thrillers here, but no one to care about -- sort of like a fantastic-looking Hammer film. Extras include trailers and a tv spot, storyboard comparison and a music video. the film can be heard in English or French with subtitles in English, French or Spanish. (We found the subtitles useful since it was often difficult to figure out what characters were saying.)
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Summary: Underworld
Review: A centuries-old battle continues between the vampire clan and the lichens. (Lichens, by the way, are werewolves.) When the Lichen leader, Lucian, perished in battle centuries ago, the remaining Lichens fled. However, the remaining Lichens, though few in number, still are waging war against the vampires. One of the vampires weapons is a female hunter named Seline. There are many mysteries to unravel in this movie. I really felt the movie was complex enough for me to want to watch again. Also, the complete movie is filmed in darkness which really adds to the effect of this gothic film. I will watch this again, and in fact I will probably purchase it.
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Summary: HOTTER THAN LARA CROFT, COOLER THAN BLADE
Review: FOR CENTURIES, A WAR BETWEEN VAMPIRES AND WEREWOLVES HAS BEEN GOING ON. BUT WHEN A YOUNG VAMPIRE [KATE BECKINSDALE] BEFRIENDS A NEWLY TURNED WEREWOLF, SHE MUST DECIDE WHERE HER LOYALTIES LIE. FULL OF ACTION, AND CHECK THIS OUT, THE STORY ACTUALLY HAS A MEANING TO IT! FORGET LARA CROFT, CHECK OUT THIS GIRL! TO MAKE THINGS BETTER, THE MOVIE EVEN A VERY SUPRISING FINALE. FORGET RENTING THIS, BUY THIS ONE NOW!
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Summary: Based on the movie, not the DVD
Review: I saw this movie at the theater and was pretty disappointed. It looked interesting, lots of action, maybe some romance. Instead, it was a gorgeously shot boring movie. My husband, a former comic book geek, absolutely hated it and almost fell asleep during the predictable, often nonsensical story. Also, some of the myths about vampires are blatantly disregarded without explanation, like why these vampires can see their reflections in mirrors. The costumes, set, and cinematography were great, but I would never buy this movie, or even tape it off cable TV.
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Summary: I really enjoyed this movie
Review: "Underworld" focuses on a war that has been going on for centuries between vampires and werewolves. For the most part, werewolves have become extinct. They have been hunted over the centuries by vampire soliders called Deathdealers. The werewolves however, have discovered a way to turn the war in their favor, by finding a human named Michale Corbin ( Scott Speadman). Michael has the genes necessary to survive a bite from both a werewolf and a vampire, which would help to create a species that would be deadly to the vampires. Things get even worse, when the lead Deathdealer Selene ( Kate Bekinsale) begins to fall in love with Michael. Now it is up to Selene to keep Michael safe from the werewolves so that both Michael and her species can survive. There has been a lot of mixed reviews when it comes to this film, and the general consensus is that "Underworld" had promise but did not live up to the hype. However, I think "Underworld" lived up to the hype and then some. The best thing about this film, is that it offers the one horror battle that we have always wanted to see - vampires vs werewolves. The film pulls it off rather effectively, by demonstrating the hatred the two societies feel for each other. The reason the film pulls you in, is because both sides have valid reasons to be angry. You have a hard time choosing who to root for. The action and special effects in this film are first rate. There are plenty of Matrix like shoot-outs, and state of the art special effects to make the werewolves look rather terrifying. Scott Speadman and Kate Beckinsale are especially good as well, and bring the classic Romeo and Juliet element to the film. They have very good chemistry together. Watching the two groups of classic movie monsters fight it out, really makes Underworld a terrifying thrill ride that will leave you begging for more after the film has ended. Every element of this film was great, from the outstanding plot and special effects, to the awesome action sequences and the forbidden love between a vampire and a werewolf. If you are a fan of either action films or horror films, you are sure to enjoy "Underworld". A solid 5 stars...
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Summary: It's a Matrix / Blade Mix...
Review: If this movie would have come out before the Matrix, and Blade, it would have recieved 5 stars...however, now, I feel as though the ideas for it and special effects have been over used. Other than that...it's an okay movie - but the plot is thin, and doesn't tweek your brain. It's a pretty straight forward movie.
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Summary: Had much to promise, but didn't deliver
Review: Seeing the trailer many times before the movie came out, it looked like one of the strongest movies in atmosphere in past couple of years. When seeing the movie, I was disappointed to such a high extent. Very limited in action, and attempted to be philisophically strong but just proved it redundant. This movie was easily the biggest disappointment in 2003. If you didn't see it, I highly advise it stay that way and watch something like Freddy vs. Jason or 28 Days Later (better horror movies in 2003).
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Summary: the ULTIMATE Vampire / Werewolf movie
Review: Dark, and totally action packed.
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