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Underworld: Evolution (2006)

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Reviews Counted:97

Fresh:15

Rotten:82

Average Rating:3.8/10

Consensus: A visual and aural assault on the senses, this vampire-werewolf sequel makes a lot of noise and features a heavy-handed, overly convoluted story.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for pervasive strong violence and gore, some sexuality/nudity and language.

Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Jan 20, 2006 Wide

Box Office: $62,318,875

Synopsis: Bloodthirsty vengeance is measured out in buckets, not spoonfuls for this hard-hitting vampire movie sequel. The story picks up right where the first UNDERWORLD left off, in the midst of a war... Bloodthirsty vengeance is measured out in buckets, not spoonfuls for this hard-hitting vampire movie sequel. The story picks up right where the first UNDERWORLD left off, in the midst of a war between Lycans (werewolves) and vampires, with the gorgeous death-dealer, Selene (Kate Beckinsale), on the run with her vamp-wolf hybrid lover, Michael (Scott Speedman). This go-'round, there are flashbacks to three centuries earlier and the separation of two ultra-bad brothers, one vampire and one Lycan. The Lycan gets locked in a hidden tomb/prison and the feud begins. In the present, the winged vamp brother Marcus (Tony Curran) is determined to find his Lycan sibling and free him, which would wreak unimaginable havoc on the world. Selene's got to stop it, and the result is mayhem, with great gun battles, bashings and hackings, mysterious artifacts, orgies, and sneaking around in the dripping wet crypts and catacombs. Beckinsale looks great with her jet-black hair, skintight leather bodysuit, red lips, and glowing blue eyes. Director Len Wiseman obviously has a great love for this alternate universe; he keeps the action humming, the blood running, and the cast well-stocked with seasoned British actors like Sir Derek Jacobi, Bill Nighy, and Steven Mackintosh. The sex and violence may still be a bit intense for youngsters, but for the vampire crowd, it's a moveable feast of generous, still-twitching proportions. [More]

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, Derek Jacobi

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, Derek Jacobi, Bill Nighy, Steven Mackintosh, Michael Sheen, Sophia Myles

Director: Len Wiseman

Director: Len Wiseman
Screenwriter: Danny McBride
Producer: Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Richard S. Wright
Composer: Marco Beltrami
Studio: Screen Gems

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  • Kate Beckinsale is back as vampire heroine Selene in the highly anticipated sequel to Underworld. Underworld Evolution continues the saga of war between the aristocratic Death Dealers and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves). The film traces the beginnings of the ancient feud between the two tribes as Selene (Kate Beckinsale), the vampire heroine, and her love Michael (Scott Speedman), the lycan hybrid, try to unlock the secrets of their bloodlines. The tale of action, intrigue and forbidden love takes them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution.
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    Yes, I'll admit, it's better than the first film, but really not by much.

    Full Review Source: Cinema Crazed | comment Comment
    04/29/09
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Felix Vasquez Jr.
    Cinema Crazed

    Nudity and excessive exposition accompany gore-infused visual f/x in this splashy modern Goth extravaganza.

    Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
    04/19/09
    Cole Smithey
    Cole Smithey
    ColeSmithey.com

    Overall, Underworld: Evolution is a vast improvement over its predecessor Underworld (2003), even if it generally suffers from the twin evils of stupidity and seriousness.

    Full Review Source: Combustible Celluloid | comment Comment
    01/16/09
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Jeffrey M. Anderson
    Combustible Celluloid

    It never lives up to the potential of its premise about a centuries-old war between rival clans of vampires and werewolves.

    Full Review Source: ESplatter | comment Comment
    11/24/08
    Steve Biodrowski
    Steve Biodrowski
    ESplatter

    ...the series continues to squander its undeniably irresistible premise of vampires and werewolves duking it out...

    Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | comment Comment
    11/21/08
    David Nusair
    David Nusair
    Reel Film Reviews

    This is one of the more maddening franchises going right now, because so much potential is being wasted by director Len Wiseman, who can’t seem to get the formula right.

    Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
    08/07/08
    Bob Grimm
    Bob Grimm
    Sacramento News & Review
    N/R

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    Full Review Source: Dark Horizons | comment Comment
    01/15/08
    Garth Franklin
    Garth Franklin
    Dark Horizons

    I'm thinking about hair color after just having seen an action-horror movie; that's a bad sign.

    Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
    07/25/07
    Rob Gonsalves
    Rob Gonsalves
    eFilmCritic.com

    Underworld films are a highly specialized taste, and those who've acquired it know who they are. Everyone else should give this one a wide berth.

    Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
    11/27/06
    Tasha Robinson
    Tasha Robinson
    AV Club

    Not a lot to recommend this sequel.

    Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies | comment Comment
    11/25/06
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
    Michael W. Phillips, Jr.
    Goatdog's Movies

    The movie is intermittently entertaining and often gory but rarely exciting.

    Full Review Source: Reno Gazette-Journal | comment Comment
    10/09/06
    Forrest Hartman
    Forrest Hartman
    Reno Gazette-Journal

    The plot is so convoluted that missing even five minutes at a stretch won't make any difference in your comprehension of the story.

    Full Review Source: Salon.com | comment Comment
    10/07/06
    Stephanie Zacharek
    Stephanie Zacharek
    Salon.com
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    full review in Greek

    Full Review Source: Movies for the Masses | comment Comment
    10/03/06
    Joseph Proimakis
    Joseph Proimakis
    Movies for the Masses

    The digital critters look much better than in the first film, it's fun seeing Derek Jacobi and Bill Nighy vamp it up, and the sight of Kate in that suit makes it worth squinting through all the murk.

    Full Review Source: Sydney Morning Herald | comment Comment
    07/01/06
    Jim Schembri
    Jim Schembri
    Sydney Morning Herald

    It's interesting and very telling that in the credits the actors are named last. It's Wiseman's way of acknowledging his films are not about performances but special effects.

    Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
    07/01/06
    Louis B. Hobson
    Louis B. Hobson
    Jam! Movies

    I can’t even begin to divulge the storyline because it’s mostly unfathomable.

    Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
    06/24/06
    Derek Adams
    Derek Adams
    Time Out

    Takes itself way too seriously and relies way too heavily on its "multi-generational gothic soap opera" exposition volleys that crop up whenever someone's *** is not being kicked.

    Full Review Source: DVDTalk.com | comment Comment
    05/26/06
    Scott Weinberg
    Scott Weinberg
    DVDTalk.com

    Evolution's action sequences are as horribly bungled as its plot, resulting in a string of repetitive confrontations that feel toothless even by the last movie’s standards.

    Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
    04/01/06
    James Dyer
    James Dyer
    Empire Magazine

    There isn't much that is new or fresh about Underworld Evolution . . .

    Full Review Source: SA Movie & DVD Magazine | comment Comment
    03/29/06
    James O'Ehley
    James O'Ehley
    SA Movie & DVD Magazine

    Loud, dark, and hopelessly enmeshed in loop-de-loop arcing plot mechanics that create more confusion than tension.

    Full Review Source: Q Network Film Desk | comment Comment
    03/18/06
    James Kendrick
    James Kendrick
    Q Network Film Desk
     
     
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