UHM - Review - Underworld: Evolution

With the success of the first film and the fact that it ended with a cliffhanger was an obvious indication that we were going to get a sequel sometime in the future. Now that it's out does it live up to the first movie? I think it does, in fact, it's even better than the first in certain instances. Now with a bigger budget Len Wiseman's able to deliver the audience more eye-candy and cool sequences. One of my favorite parts in the movie would have to be when Selene and Michael attempt to flee from a very angry and winged Marcus. This sequel also brings us gore-hounds more to drool over, with the buckets of blood that was spilt in the film, and some excellent gore, I.E. an exploding head. Although the plot isn't as engaging as the first movie, it still manages to deliver us some twists and turns as time goes on; even revealing a bit more on Selene's past and a little on the Lycan and Vamp origins.

The first five-or-so minutes of the movie takes place in the past when Marcus and Viktor (along-side Amelia and an army of vamps) arrive at a village that Marcu's Lycan brother William just ravaged, leaving numerous bodies behind that soon turn into werewolves. After capturing William, Viktor tells Marcus how his brother will be imprisoned for eternity. This then leads to present day where we continue to follow Selene and Michael; still on the run and in a hurry to put a stop to the now hybrid Marcus from releasing his entombed Lycan bro. I really enjoyed this movie. The style of the first movie is still apparent, but this time it has a more open feel to it since our leads are traveling around the countryside, and we see more of the landscape of Budapest, where all this takes place. My only complaint with the film would have to be the ending, which I felt seemed to come to an abrubt close, but maybe I just wasn't expecting it to end the way it did. Either way, I have to say that it was sad to see the film's credits roll, because it was a fun ride while it lasted. On the plus-side, there's talks of a possible prequel film in the works that would go even further into the past and reveal more details on the Lycan-Vamp war.

OVERALL

A worthy sequel to the entertaining first film, even surpassing its predocessor in some ways. Loaded with blood, gore, and even a little sexin' from Kate, this film should please fans of the first movie and maybe even make some new followers along the way.

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Claire Redfield :

Posted 52 days ago

I liked this movie, i really enjoyed how they showed Selene as a human and innocent. I like how they went into the past and show the reason for the war. Just wish they went into Selene's past more. This had the feel of the first movie and more, I love this movie. I give it a 9.5 just like the first. But in the end my OP is that when you have a sequel or more than one the first is always the best and that the others one may top that movie and may be a little better, but in the end you don't have that same feeling you do for the first one. The movie was great, Kate was great and i wish that Scott was a little better. What was with all the Jaw-Removels? There are better ways to kill.

The Dark Prince Of Pain :

Posted 90 days ago

I want to see this film, I thought the firs tone rocked. Although personally I've never really classed Underworld as a horror movie. I always just think of it as an action film with horrific-style undertones. But what they hell do I know?
And, whilst we are on the subject, I personally love Rob Zombie I think his music is awesome and so are his films. (Although, admittedly the characters in them are all pretty similar...)

Werewolf Hunter :

Posted 101 days ago

HAHA! Rob Zombie + Underworld= Redneck Vampires and White Trash Werewolves! But seriously, I like Rob Zombie and his work.

kit :

Posted 111 days ago

underworld was a wonderful film.
underworld: evolution was terrible.

rhaz :

Posted 218 days ago

what are you kidding me? Loved the first one, but the only way this one could have been worse is if rob zombie had directed it.

Shasta :

Posted 229 days ago

Daniel,
Maybe when you learn how to write a complete sentence, then maybe your opinion will matter.
Underworld is amazing I cant wait for #3 as long as Kate is in it.

Daniel :

Posted 299 days ago

are u serious u give underworld the first 1 u give an 8! lol underworld was so boring shit!
underworld 4/10
underworld 2 8/10

J Roark :

Posted 331 days ago

I was equally impressed with this one as I was with the first

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