ROTTEN TOMATOES: "Ultraviolet" Photo Update!

"Ultraviolet" Photo Update!

by Jen Yamato | February 27, 2006

Navigate your way over to the "Ultraviolet" movie page to see stills from the futuristic actioner starring Milla Jovovich, opening this week!

"Ultraviolet" is set in the late 21st century, when a mysterious genetic mutation has created a subcommunity of super smart, super strong super people -- causing a panicky government to try to eradicate them all. Enter Violet (Milla Jovovich), one such "hemophage" bent on protecting a young boy while exacting revenge on the people behind the epidemic.

Click here to see the vivid colors and action shots of "Ultraviolet," written and directed by Kurt Wimmer (whose "Equilibrium" employed a similar minimalist future setting as well as an innovative hybrid martial art style). Jovovich, of course, looks great in action (recall her performance in "The Fifth Element"), wields a samurai-looking sword (a la "Kill Bill") and sports a long, black don't-mess-with-me hairdo (eerily similar to the one she wore in "Zoolander").

For those interested, a few intriguing details about "Ultraviolet" from the production notes:

Writer-director Kurt Wimmer envisioned "Ultraviolet" as an updated comic-book twist on John Cassavetes' "Gloria" (1980), a mob tale about a former mobster's girlfriend on the run protecting a young boy (remade in 1999 with Sharon Stone).

"Ultraviolet" was shot entirely in High-Definition.

According to costume designer Joseph Porro, Milla Jovovich has "a great body." Shocker.

"Ultraviolet" also stars Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund, and William Fichtner and opens March 3.

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Gareth writes:
on Feb 27 2006 05:05 AM

According to a publicity source connected with the film, UltraViolet, the new Sci Fi action film starring Mila Jovovich is going the way of Aeon Flux and will not be screened for critics. It was recently confirmed to me that the big budget film will not have a press showing despite numerous ads for the film running during such high profile shows as American Idol.

The film deals with a futuristic society at odds with genetically enhanced members and the war that results between the various factions.

Based on recent trends such as "Date Movie" and "When a Stranger Calls" opening to good numbers despite not screening for critics, one has to wonder if the new trend in hollywood will be to keep many teen comedies, horror films, and certain action films from the critics in order to boost the box office, as recent events have shown that filsm can find an audience when not screened for the press which had largely been box office death.

Gareth Von Kallenbach
www.sknr.net

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synergyred writes:
on Feb 27 2006 10:13 AM

For some reason I'm really excited about this film. Perhaps it's because I loved Equilibrium.

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lovelykeira writes:
on Feb 27 2006 10:45 AM

I think it looks pretty tight and I like Fichtner, Bright, and Jovovich, but it's definitely a bad sign if it's not going to be screened for critics.

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renodc writes:
on Feb 27 2006 11:30 AM

In reply to this comment (#831515)
Two reasons why a movie is released with no critical screening:
1) The studio is disappointed with the product, and doesn't want critics to shred it before the public sees the film.
2) All involved are pleased with the film, but understand that most critics typically hate all things science fiction, horror, fantasy, action-adventure or anything that in anyway resembles something that might be fun to watch. Therefore, producers will choose not to allow screenings because why let someone critique your film when you know they probably have decided they hate it before they even see it.

The critics ripped Wimmer's "Equilibrium" apart, so why even give them a chance to rip Ultraviolet apart before it hits the screens?

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South_park300 writes:
on Feb 27 2006 05:15 PM

i really enjoyed Equilibrium though...so this shouldn't be too bad

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cowsfan writes:
on Feb 27 2006 05:24 PM

What do the critics know. I'll take a Milla Jovavich sci-fi thriller any day of the week. Aren't movies suppose to entertain you? If it does, then it succeeds.

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LilAlex writes:
on Feb 27 2006 07:31 PM

Don't kid yourself. If you saw the trailer, you know it's gonna suck.

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masta_chill writes:
on Feb 28 2006 02:26 AM

[b]Gimme a break![/b]
Milla Jovovich is no Christian Bale. This movie is gonna suck. Save your nine bucks for V for Vendetta.

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Reel 2/Dialogue 2 writes:
on Feb 28 2006 12:37 PM

In reply to this comment (#831513)
[b]"Critics can eat it" -- Movie Exec, Hollywood Stud[/b]
This trend, if indeed it is, seems to be more and more prominent, and I've been somewhat interested in the results that follow. Could this change the nature of relations between critics and the winter new year doldrum release timeframe? It's as if critics shouldn't even bother reviewing during January-April.

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Paul_Is_Drunk writes:
on Feb 28 2006 01:55 PM

This movie looks like a someone trying to copy Aeon Flux, the Matrix, and Underworld all in one movie.

The best role Mila Jovovich has had was the stoner girl in Dazed and Confused.

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wakeofinsanity writes:
on Mar 01 2006 12:24 PM

In reply to this comment (#831522)
That was a good role, but so was the role of Adrien Brody's friend in Dummy, that was hilarious... but yeah I think this movie will royally suck. Too bad though.

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zixxer writes:
on Mar 04 2006 01:43 AM

[b]going for the bike chase[/b]
yes, probably a royal sucker. but i gotta see the bike chase on the big screen. maybe i won't hate it. how's that for enthusiasm?

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