World Famous Comics: Underworld - Evolution (Fullscreen Special Edition)
Underworld - Evolution (Fullscreen Special Edition)
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Bill Nighy, Tony Curran, Derek Jacobi Directed By: Len Wiseman Average Rating: Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Audience Rating: R (Restricted) Binding: DVD Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Full Screen, Special Edition, Subtitled, NTSC Label: Sony Pictures Number of Items: 1 Region Code: 99 Release Date: June 06, 2006 Running Time: 106 minutes Theatrical Release Date: January 20, 2006
Product Description: Kate Beckinsale is back as vampire heroine Selene in the highly anticipated sequel to Underworld.Underworld Evolution continues the saga of war between the aristocratic Death Dealers and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves). The film traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes as Selene (Kate Beckinsale) the vampire heroine and her love Michael (Scott Speedman) the lycan hybrid try to unlock the secrets of their bloodlines. The tale of action intrigue and forbidden love takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution.System Requirements:Run Time: 106 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: R UPC: 043396147324 Manufacturer No: 14732
Amazon.com: Better action, a bit of sex, and gorier R-rated violence make Underworld: Evolution a reasonably satisfying sequel to 2003's surprise hit Underworld. Looking stunning as ever in her black leather battle gear, Kate Beckinsale is every goth guy's fantasy as Selene, the vampire "death dealer" who's now fighting to stop the release of the original "Lycan" werewolf, William (Brian Steele) from the prison that's held him for centuries. As we learn from the film's action-packed prologue, William and his brother Marcus (Tony Curran) began the bloodline of vampires and werewolves, and after witnessing centuries of warfare between them, their immortal father Corvinus (Derek Jacobi) now seeks Selene and the human vampire/lycan hybrid Michael (Scott Speedman) to put an end to the war perpetuated by Victor (Bill Nighy), the vampire warrior whose betrayal of Selene turns Underworld: Evolution into an epic tale of familial revenge. This ambitious attempt at Shakespearean horror is compromised by a script (by Danny McBride and returning director Len Wiseman, Beckinsale's real-life husband) that's more confusing than it needs to be, with too many characters and not enough storytelling detail to flesh them all out. Aspiring to greatness and falling well short of that goal, Underworld: Evolution succeeds instead as a full-throttle action/horror thriller, with enough swordplay, gunplay, and CGI monsters to justify the continuation of the Underworld franchise. If you're an established fan, this is a must-see movie; if not, well... at least it's better than Van Helsing! --Jeff Shannon
Weakest movie in the series. Perhaps the weakest movie in the series. Acting and script lacked from the original. Although informative in the series it seemed rushed together. I thought that the acting of Scott Speedman was lacking and he didn't put much effort into this film. Still worth watching if you are a fan of the series.
Hopefully, Part III Will be Better... Nowhere near as good, at least in my opinion, as the original Underworld. Too much gore and a weak plot. Bought this via Video On Demand, but I wish now I had just rented it (lesson learned). One redeeming factor: getting to watch Kate Beckinsale for an hour and a half --almost made the experience worthwhile, but not quite.
get it If you love on the edge of your seat thrillers, then this is for you! With a minor amount of gore you get a thriller that will get your heart pounding and make you feel like the future of the world is at stake( ha ha). The men get a very sexy leading lady in very tight leather.The women well I"ll leave that to you, being a man myself. I think you should buy it don't waist money renting it. The fact is your going to want this one in your collection right away! I know you will enjoy as much as I did.
Sensational Sequel This Review Is Based On The Blu-Ray Version Of Underworld:Evolution...
After watching the Original Underworld(Blu-Ray)Three times in the first week I owned it,I had fallen in love with the story and the charecters(Especially Kate Beckinsale).
I was a little cautious that the sequel may not be quite as good as the first Underworld,and in some ways I was right.
As far as action is concerned Evolution takes the title hands down.With much more hand to hand fighting and less gun play Evolution packs the action in almost every moment of the movie.
Marcus,the newly awakened Vampire Elder has a look that is one of a kind,and fits the tone of the movie very well.
Without giving away information that would ruin the movie for those who have yet to see it,I will leave the rest of the details for the audiance.
The storyline in this movie is not as original and developed as in the first movie.It is still an interesting story but does need the help of the first movie to have it completely understood.
Other then a slightly weakened storyline,that is still interesting and engulfing,this movie is one of the better sequels I have Ever Seen.
A very good sequel to a very good movie Evolution is the second of the Underworld Trilogy, and a very fine addition it is. The action is awesome, the chemistry between Selene and Micheal was great. Seeing Micheal's Hybrid form in action was a highlight for me, as well as learning more about the back story between the Vampires and Lycans.
All in all, a most satisfying movie. If you loved the first one, you'll love this one too.
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