Underworld DVD

Advantages: Good clean, throat-ripping, head rollin' fun. Good no-brainer.
Disadvantages: Barely functional acting, threadbare plot, drags in the middle, probably requires an acquired lack of taste to appreciate, that 'Matrix' feel again...

...gives rise to movies like Underworld - brain-on-hold entertainment in its purest form. Despite an unecessary volume of eyelid-sagging exposition around the mid-point(aka. laying the ground-work for a sequel or ten), you're left with nothing but fangs-out, gun-toting, balls-fer-ear-rings action. You'll either see it as enormous fun or brainless dross, I doubt there's too much middle ground to lay claim to here and I stand with both feet firmly planted ...
...loses something from each but Underworld still provides enough in terms of raw action and inventiveness to stand firmly enough on its own two hairy feet. The events unfold in a monochrome world under swollen skies and rainswept city streets with pseudo-gothic imagery giving the feel of a bleak, colourless world within our world. First time director Len Wiseman goes for the style over substance approach to his initial outing and for the most part, ... Read review

Advantages: Gorgeous atmosphere and some nice battle sequences.
Disadvantages: The male lead is woefully cast.

...Fighting! Sadly, somehow, astonishingly, inexplicably, Underworld manages to do just that and make what should be a terrifically fun concept be about as interesting as mowing the lawn. Because there are good bits, like the smell of freshly cut grass, for instance (well, I like it anyway), but it's not enough to save the film from being a tremendous disappointment. The crux of this frustration is with the main thrust of the plot: the lycans and the ...
...they would be. Ultimately, Underworld is slick and shining with some gorgeously choreographed battles, but is let down by the rather tedious central premise and the banality of Selene's romantic interest. It's not quite the film it should have been, but, if you can ignore any scene featuring Michael, there are several fabulous performances to enjoy, a decadent, dark atmosphere to admire and a decent pay-off in the plot at the end. ... Read review

Advantages: Kate In Leather, A Good No Brainer
Disadvantages: Glaring mistakes, Hammy acting at times

...delight when the trailers for Underworld started running - Vampires.... fighting Werewolves.......... and Kate Beckinsale in leather! Well it looked like bliss, though after watching it I'm not sure if I could say it actually is, I'm not saying its bad just....... well read on! ** The Story-line ** Vampires and Lycans (Werewolves) have fought since before anyone can remember, and by and large the Vampires have kicked the Lycans asses, though there ...
...** Over-all ** Underworld is a good movie, and take away the hammy acting and glaring mistakes it'd be a great movie, but its definitely one I'd watch again, what I would recommend is if you buy the DVD - get the 2 disc version, where you'll find proof that Kevin Grevioux (Raze in the film)'s voice is really as deep as it sounds and a lot of extras - compared to the 1 disc version that has none at all. So in ending, if you're a vampire-movie nut ... Read review

Advantages: Great atmosphere, Good Soundtrack, Great Tale !!
Disadvantages: modern not 'classic' rules of Vampires and Were-wolves...

UNDERWORLD (2003) Running time:1 hr 56 min Cert: 15 I do love the idea of Vampires and Were-wolves, in fact I'm just a sucker for the whole dark Gothic fantasy horror type genre be it film or book form. So of course Underworld and Underworld Evolution found their way from eBay to my house pretty easily on my last DVD hunt. Upon arrival I eagerly awaited little boy's bedtime so I could watch my "oh... silly monster films" in relative peace. Well ...
...2 : The Making of Underworld This includes: Creature Effects, Stunts, Sights and Sounds, Storyboard Comparison, Music Video- Finch's "Worms Of The Earth, TV Spots...loads of stuff !! Features interviews with some of the actors and some 'behind the scences' looks at how they pulled off the stunts and special effects. They show you the training and effort it takes to pull off the stunts and the organising of those impressive fight scenes. The Sights ... Read review

Advantages: A good story line!
Disadvantages: Severe lack of DVD features.

...of gore and guts and Underworld falls under this category superbly! Okay so what was I expecting even before I watched this movie? Vampires, obviously.....bit of blood, check.....couple of action sequences, yep.......loads of guns, heck that is a givin......Kate Beckinsale...what? "Hey hold up a sec!" I hear you cry? Well I'm serious here people. Kate Beckinsale is in this movie, and yes she's the one who broke Ben Affleck's heart in Pearl Harbour ...
...in a vampire movie, as Underworld seemed to center more around the story. This makes it even better as it just goes to show that a good vampire movie doesn't always have to be about killing people and sucking out their blood. It is also a reflection on the actors and actresses. They managed to keep my attention and I hope they will keep yours! I leave the decision up to you! Happy trails kids! Leila :) ... Read review