Review of Underworld: Evolution (2006) by Oxana — 27 Aug 2014

A good continuation for the first Underworld movie. I think seeing the first one close to viewing this second film is a good idea, because while the main events of the first part were explained in the beginning of this sequel, it's still best to see the whole thing to understand everything that's going on.

The characters in this film don't get to grow very much. They are as they were in the first movie, and the new ones are... well, good additions, but nothing amazing.

"Underworld: Evolution" plunges deeper into the murky waters of the past, which involves Selena (Kate Beckinsale). In this film her beloved Michael (Scott Speedman) doesn't really have a role to play; he just tags along.

We go to the very source of vampires and werewolves, just like many other movies before, and it is not surprising what follows that. Some of the motives are very predictable, and some are not explored very much at all (I still have no idea what Marcus really planned to do after releasing his brother).

The special effects of this movie were both good and bad. Sometimes they worked, but especially in the beginning, the action and CGI were pretty bad.

Altogether the movie is eventful and entertaining enough to watch, but it doesn't really offer anything new or thrilling. There ware guns, there are monsters, some blood and gore, and of course there are those who are strong, and those who just miraculously happen to be stronger - with some luck.

I hope the next movie will be better.