2006.01.22

Underworld: Evolution

Underworld:
EvolutionUnderworld Evolution came out this weekend. If you are a fan of action and/or vampire movies you will love this one. It’s the sequel to Underworld and continues the story of Selene and the hybrid vampire/lycan (lycan = werewolf) Michael. The great thing is that you don’t have to have seen the first movie to really enjoy the second. Some quick exposition sets the stage for the rest of the film.

It’s rare that a sequel is made this well, and possibly outshines its predecessor. The Empire Strikes Back comes to mind, and offhand that’s the only movie I can think of. Usually Hollywood is more interested in sucking the life out of any potential franchise. In this case hopefully the franchise will suck the life out of Hollywood. This movie has a story that drives it along, and characters that are believable enough that you want to be their passenger.

Expect more graphic violence and sexuality in the movie. It is not over the top and fits with the story but was a surprise to me given that the first movie didn’t have quite so much. Definitely a movie I’m going to pick up on DVD and watch again and again on Geek Nights.

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