Underworld: Evolution...
—1. Overview
—2. Cast and Crew
—3. Photo Pages
—4. Trailers, Clips, DVDs, Books, Soundtrack
—5. Posters (Kate Beckinsale)
—6. Production Notes (pdf)
—7. Spiritual Connections
—8. Presentation Downloads
This past friday I was introduced to the Underworld film series, seeing the first one on DVD and then following that up with a trip to the theater to see Underworld: Evolution, the second installment of what seems to be at least a three part series. What roped me into seeing such a movie? Well, here are some reasons:
First, I was curious to see if Kate Beckinsale could carry a lead role. After all, she was horribly annoying in Pearl Harbor, her role simply leaving me wishing that it was her that got shot down in the airplane.
Second, there were no other good movies that I had not seen.
Third, it had been awhile since I reviewed a film, and seeing that my last couple have been somewhat controversial (Syrianna/Munich), I thought why not go with the lighthearted choice of vampires and werewolves slaying one another in a quest for world dominance.
Truthfully, I found Underworld: Evolution to be extremely lacking. Kate Beckinsale is a solid lead character, and although her supporting cast was lacking, there was still enough action to make it an entertaining film. However, it lacked the punch, the power that one should feel when watching a hero fight. Watching Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, we are caught up in the quest of good vs. evil, realizing that if our hero loses, the fate of mankind is lost.
Unfortunately, Underworld offers none of this. In fact, half way through the first film I began wondering why the vampires and werewolves are fighting at all. They are not fighting for human preservation. They are not fighting to promote good and justice in the world. The only possible justification I came up with is that they are fighting simply to survive. And quite honestly, who cares if vampires or werewolves live?
That is where Underworld is simply not a hero movie. But without any substantial reason for the fighting, the movie will lack the moral punch of a Superman, Batman, or Spiderman. Justice is absent. Selflessness is not desired. Vengeance is pursued. Actually, I am not sure why Kate Beckinsale is the hero in this movie. It could just as easily have been turned around and there would have been no difference.
For me, Underworld is a bust, not a complete bust, but a movie that is at best a DVD rental, and even then, probably should not make it in to your home until you have seen Sideways for a third time.
— Overview
—2. Cast and Crew
—3. Photo Pages
—4. Trailers, Clips, DVDs, Books, Soundtrack
—5. Posters (Kate Beckinsale)
—6. Production Notes (pdf)
—7. Spiritual Connections
—8. Presentation Downloads
This past friday I was introduced to the Underworld film series, seeing the first one on DVD and then following that up with a trip to the theater to see Underworld: Evolution, the second installment of what seems to be at least a three part series. What roped me into seeing such a movie? Well, here are some reasons:First, I was curious to see if Kate Beckinsale could carry a lead role. After all, she was horribly annoying in Pearl Harbor, her role simply leaving me wishing that it was her that got shot down in the airplane.
Second, there were no other good movies that I had not seen.
Third, it had been awhile since I reviewed a film, and seeing that my last couple have been somewhat controversial (Syrianna/Munich), I thought why not go with the lighthearted choice of vampires and werewolves slaying one another in a quest for world dominance.
Truthfully, I found Underworld: Evolution to be extremely lacking. Kate Beckinsale is a solid lead character, and although her supporting cast was lacking, there was still enough action to make it an entertaining film. However, it lacked the punch, the power that one should feel when watching a hero fight. Watching Superman, Spider-Man, Batman, we are caught up in the quest of good vs. evil, realizing that if our hero loses, the fate of mankind is lost.
Unfortunately, Underworld offers none of this. In fact, half way through the first film I began wondering why the vampires and werewolves are fighting at all. They are not fighting for human preservation. They are not fighting to promote good and justice in the world. The only possible justification I came up with is that they are fighting simply to survive. And quite honestly, who cares if vampires or werewolves live?
That is where Underworld is simply not a hero movie. But without any substantial reason for the fighting, the movie will lack the moral punch of a Superman, Batman, or Spiderman. Justice is absent. Selflessness is not desired. Vengeance is pursued. Actually, I am not sure why Kate Beckinsale is the hero in this movie. It could just as easily have been turned around and there would have been no difference.
For me, Underworld is a bust, not a complete bust, but a movie that is at best a DVD rental, and even then, probably should not make it in to your home until you have seen Sideways for a third time.
— Overview
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