Underworld: Evolution
Overview
Bloodthirsty vengeance is measured out in buckets, not spoonfuls for this hard-hitting vampire movie sequel. The story picks up right where the first UNDERWORLD left off, in the midst of a war between Lycans (werewolves) and vampires, with the gorgeous death-dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale), on the run with her vamp-wolf hybrid lover, Michael (Scott Speedman). This go-'round, there are flashbacks to three centuries earlier and the separation of two ultra-bad brothers, one vampire and one Lycan. The Lycan gets locked in a hidden tomb/prison and the feud begins. In the present, the winged vamp brother Marcus (Tony Curran) is determined to find his Lycan sibling and free him, which would wreak unimaginable havoc on the world. Selene's got to stop it, and the result is mayhem, with great gun battles, bashings and hackings, mysterious artifacts, orgies, and sneaking around in the dripping wet crypts and catacombs. Beckinsale looks great with her jet-black hair, skintight leather bodysuit, red lips, and glowing blue eyes. Director Len Wiseman obviously has a great love for this alternate universe; he keeps the action humming, the blood running, and the cast well-stocked with seasoned British actors like Sir Derek Jacobi, Bill Nighy, and Steven Mackintosh. The sex and violence may still be a bit intense for youngsters, but for the vampire crowd, it's a moveable feast of generous, still-twitching proportions.
Awards:
Main Cast & Crew:
Len Wiseman - Director
Kate Beckinsale
Scott Speedman
Tony Curran
Shane Brolly
Steven Mackintosh
Derek Jacobi
Bill Nighy
Zita Görög
Brian Steele
Andrew Kavadas
Details
- Format: Blu-ray (Dubbed, Widescreen, AC-3, Dolby, with Movie Cash)
- Run Time: 106
- Color Format: Color
- UPC: 043396491601
- Genre: ACTION / ADVENTURE
- Rating: R (MPAA)
- Release Date: December 2016
Movie Reviews
Notes:
Theatrical Release: January 20, 2006
Reviews:
"The picture is appropriately dark and the color palette is filled with greys and greens." - 06/01/2006 Widescreen Review, p.68
4 stars out of 5 -- "Despite the sound and fury, it's ROMEO AND JULIET with vampires and werewolves..." - 07/01/2006 Ultimate DVD, p.82
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