Underworld: Evolution

The Underworld trilogy is great because of it's originality, and it was well known before the Twilight craze ever plagued us. This, the second in the trilogy, is the poorest rated on RT. I rather enjoyed this film for its back and forth, somewhat origin story of the vampires and werewolves of this world. Brilliantly dark and usually rainy, it delivers a sense of uncomfortableness which made it more intense. The Underworld series is a better look at what Vamps are suppose to be. Ruthless killers, super sexy, classy dead people, who continue to advance in their own society. The beginning of the story flashes back to the story of Marcus and William. Marcus is the original Vampire, whereas his brother, William, is the original Werewolf. Their father is also talked about and makes an appearance. He is the original immortal. This film takes place exactly where the first one leaves off, and streams into the new story perfectly. The first film gave us Michael, who eventually becomes one of the coolest looking hybrids (Half Vamp, half Lycan) ever. Even cooler looking than the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid. When Marcus is awoken from his 100 year slumber, he has also become a hybrid. A much more devilish hybrid than his cousin Michael. Marcus' #1 objective is to free his brother from the prison the other elder Vamps banished him to. He wants to rule to earth with his brother at his side. Selene and Michael know they must stop him and with great fight scenes and an opening for a third film involving Selene, it wraps up beautifully. I do not get why these 3 films have been rated so poorly, but I like all of them in the same realm. Always fun to watch, I anticipate the fourth film which is slated for a 2011 release and will return Kate Beckinsale to the role of Selene. I have seen 2 of the 3 in the theater and I will watch the next run there also. Vampires who use automatic weapons. Can it get any better than that? How about Kate Beckinsale in super tight black patent leather. I think, yes.

NBM rates Underworld : Evolution - Phenomenal

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