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Underworld

Name: Underworld
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy
Released: September 19, 2003
Duration: 121 min
Rating: 42
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly

2003

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Mixed or average reviews based on 34 Critics

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UNDERWORLD

Movie Details & Credits

Screen Gems | Release Date: September 19, 2003 | Not Rated

Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly

Summary: Underworld reimagines Vampires as a secretive clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. (Screen Gems)

Director: Len Wiseman

Genre(s): Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller, Fantasy

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 121 min

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21	#21 Most Discussed Movie of 2003
22	#22 Most Shared Movie of 2003

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David Sterritt

At heart, this is an old-fashioned monster flick decked out with Hollywood's full battery of high-tech visual effects. It's as goofy as it is gory -- stay away if you don't like in-your-face mayhem. Read full review

Marc Savlov

It is the perfectly cast Beckinsale who lifts Underworld out and away from the film’s many moments of silly gravitas and steers it into a truly interesting take on the whole vampires 'n' werewolves genre. Read full review

Robert K. Elder

Has one other thing in common with "The Matrix Reloaded" -- too much story, too many angles. Read full review

Kim Morgan

A slick disappointment -- though there's much unintentional humor to be enjoyed. Read full review

Anita Gates

Achieves only loudness, aggressive confusion and one of the silliest head-splittings in film history. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Plays less like a novel re-imagining of a classic if campy narrative than a drearily self-conscious exercise in Know Your Film References. Read full review

Desson Thomson

It needs a wooden stake AND a silver bullet through its script. Read full review

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johnf.

Dec 12, 2005

Excellent movie.

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TommyS

Jan 17, 2009

Very good vampire vs werewolf movie. If you like The Matrix you'll probably like this film.

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AbriannaM.

Oct 14, 2006

This was a Spectacular movie I liked the action packed scenes and the forever rising climax. I also liked the special effects.

1 of 1 users found this helpful

Tokyochuchu

Jul 24, 2012

Underworld is an excellent horror / monster movie mash-up that makes great use of it's backstory and lore. The devil is in the details and the Underworld series spins a unique web of bloodlines, ancient traditions and old world betrayals. There's a lot in this franchise to sink your teethUnderworld is an excellent horror / monster movie mash-up that makes great use of it's backstory and lore. The devil is in the details and the Underworld series spins a unique web of bloodlines, ancient traditions and old world betrayals. There's a lot in this franchise to sink your teeth into, if you so wish. This first Underworld effort is probably outdone by it's excellent sequel, if only by slim margin. Nether-the-less, the acting is great, the art design and effects are spot on and the action scenes are impressive. The movie has a great balance. Basically speaking, Underworld is the perfect start for a much underrated franchise.… Expand

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Jamesdayz

Mar 11, 2019

Saw this movie again, it has been a while and rewatching it well the movie is not amazing but, what is amazing is that unique style it portrayed at least from its beginnings it really wanted to set a tone and it did that pretty well what also impressed me is thinking back I saw this when ISaw this movie again, it has been a while and rewatching it well the movie is not amazing but, what is amazing is that unique style it portrayed at least from its beginnings it really wanted to set a tone and it did that pretty well what also impressed me is thinking back I saw this when I was a kid and it was all ooh's and ah's I barely felt the 2 hours this movie has and now my eyes were burning up from how long it was but I digress this movie competed with some titans man this is from 2003 were talking about times when Lord of the Rings and The Matrix were around and those were some monster films no pun intended. Underworld has a clear demographic and I think I speak for most people that this led to a lot of fantasies and crazy ideas when we were kids and most adults in that time most people won't like this movie and that is understandable but this movie will remain in my head until I die from its deep lore to its dark setting.… Expand

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EpicLadySponge

Mar 17, 2016

When vampires attack werewolves, the vampires had to prepare themselves for the werewolves' next attack. Sadly, this one (and its sequels) is not it. You'll possibly find another one that's obviously better than this.

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hoops2448

Dec 14, 2011

I was wrong. After watching Underworld again, I came to realise that not only is it the worst of the series, it has no redeeming features at all. It's garbage in the purest sense of the word. The acting is wooden with the best performances being ones from bit characters like Bill Nighy'sI was wrong. After watching Underworld again, I came to realise that not only is it the worst of the series, it has no redeeming features at all. It's garbage in the purest sense of the word. The acting is wooden with the best performances being ones from bit characters like Bill Nighy's Viktor and Michael Sheen's Lucian (probably why Rise of the Lycans is much more enjoyable). Kate Beckinsale lumbers from scene to scene in a sort of daze, spouting words with no semblance of feeling or thought. I can only imagine its because she is having a severe allergic reaction to the amount of leather shes wearing. Scott Speedman is tragically miscast as Michael not because he doesn't fit the character but because he is just a terrible actor. However the acting is just the beginning. Underworld is poorly directed with almost every scene being both poorly shot, framed and edited with them feeling like they are being rammed down your throat instead of neatly wrapped for your enjoyment. The main problem with the direction (by Len Wiseman) is that it is so remarkably unimaginative. It pushes no boundaries and doesn't try which carries over into the editing, sound mixing and everything else related to the film. The man behind the wheel should at least be able to steer. Len Wiseman got into the drivers seat drunk and everyone in the car held on for dear life.
Summing up, its just rubbish.… Expand

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