Underworld (2003)
Bill Nighy, Erwin Leder, Kate Beckinsale, Kevin Grevioux, Michael Sheen ... (see more) , Robby Gee , Scott Speedman , Shane Brolly , Sophia Myles , Wentworth Miller
For centuries, two races have evolved hidden deeply within human culture - the aristocratic, sophisticated Vampires, and the brutal, feral Lycans (werewolves). To humanity, their existence is no more than a whisper of a myth. But to each other, they are lifelong mortal rivals, sworn to wage a secret... (read more) For centuries, two races have evolved hidden deeply within human culture - the aristocratic, sophisticated Vampires, and the brutal, feral Lycans (werewolves). To humanity, their existence is no more than a whisper of a myth. But to each other, they are lifelong mortal rivals, sworn to wage a secret war until only one race is left standing. In the midst of this ongoing struggle, a Vampire warrior, Selene, discovers a Lycan plot to kidnap a young human doctor. After shadowing Michael through the city, she forms an unprecedented bond with him, and when the Lycans make their next move, Selene is there to fend off their vicious assault. As she races to save Michael and unravel the Lycan intrigue surrounding him, Selene discovers a secret that has terrifying repercussions for both tribes--a nefarious plan to awaken a new invincible species of predator that combines the strengths of both creatures and the weaknesses of neither, which threatens to tip the balance of power in favor of the werewolves, who have been on the losing end of the struggle for centuries.
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R, 2 hrs. 1 min.
Directed by:
Len Wiseman
Release Date: Sep 19, 2003
DVD Release Date: Jan 06, 2004
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Those Lycan things were not very bright. Seems like they should have died out a long time ago.
My favourite werewolf (lycan) and vampire film. Kate Beckinsale and Bill Nighy are gold.
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I really enjoyed. A different perception of vampires and werewolves. I thought it was very original that they used science is the reason that vampires and werewolves are the way they are instead of using fantasy and magic, often used in films and tel... (read more) I really enjoyed. A different perception of vampires and werewolves. I thought it was very original that they used science is the reason that vampires and werewolves are the way they are instead of using fantasy and magic, often used in films and television. Overall, a very good film with an interesting story, decent acting and good action sequences.
Scott Speedman is the worst actor of all time. This movie is actually fairly entertaining, just... not when he's on screen.
On ne peut contester l'ambiance soignée, mais le réalisateur mise trop sur des effets faciles pour vraiment épater la galerie.
Critic Reviews
[Beckinsale's] detached, no-nonsense demeanor helps give this chilly adventure an S&M-inspired eroticism.full review
'Your incompetence is most taxing,' says the chief vampire (Bill Nighy). A line that pretty much nails this rusty Blade.full review
125 minutes is a long time to stare at a movie that's basically in bleached blue-and-white with occasional splotches of brick red.full review
Features some of the year's most laughable dialogue.full review
It's hard to recall a more sexless vampire flick.full review
This is a movie so paltry in its characters and shallow in its story that the war seems to exist primarily to provide graphic visuals.full review
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