Underworld

43 Ratings: 3.1

2003 action/horror film about a secret war between vampires and werewolves.

Starring Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly Directed by Len Wiseman Writers: Len Wiseman, Kevin Grevioux 2003 Product Description Underneath the … see full wiki

Tags: Movies, Action Movies, Science Fiction Movies, Horror, Vampires, Dark Fantasy

Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Wentworth Miller, Bill Nighy, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Kevin Grevioux

Director: Len Wiseman

Genre: Action, Adventure

Release Date: September 19, 2003

MPAA Rating: R

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review by Schtinky. November 26, 2008

Where's the TEETH?

I knew before even going into this movie that it would not be "pure" vampire type film. Still, to be disappointed on top of that was a big letdown. I love monsters. I love vampires. I love werewolves. I would have accepted this movie a bit more if they had left out the references to these classic fiends and created a whole different type of demonic bad guy that *should* use guns. Insistance on using these two familiar and well loved creatures of the night was nothing more than a hook to draw in … more

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review by kfontenot. September 01, 2004

posted in Movie Hype

Entertaining, But There's Nothing New Here

"Underworld" is fun to watch, but it's really nothing more than an average sci-fi/action flick. One thing is for sure, this movie is in no way a horror film. Take any standard action yarn, replace the good guys with vampires and the bad guys with werewolves. Next, throw in a twist that bonds one of the goodies and baddies together. Finally, blend in a betrayal and a cover-up and you basically have the storyline. There's nothing new here. The two supernatural enemies really … more

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review by garethvk. September 18, 2003

posted in Movie Hype

A tale that entertains yet expands upon the traditional lore of the creatures.

Pros: Some nice Effects a fresh Idea. Cons: Action is ho-hum and you never do care for the characters. The Bottom Line: For Diehards only otherwise catch a cheap show or wait for the video. Perched on a ledge high above a dark, rain soaked city, a woman and her companion watch and wait. For Selene (Kate Beckinsale), this is a night like many others where she will seek out Lycans (werewolves), and eliminate them … more

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