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Underworld: Evolution

DVD Widescreen More Info Close Caption: Yes Region Code: 1 UPC: 043396144385 Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary), French Dolby Digital 5.1, English subtitles, French subtitles	Usually ships in 5-10 days	$13.49 (10% off) List Price: ~~$14.99~~
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Synopsis

From the team that brought you Underworld comes the action-packed, exhilarating sequel, bigger and badder than the original! A centuries old battle between vampires and werewolves. Kate Beckinsale returns as Selene, the vampire warrior, as she and Michael (Scott Speedman) try to discover the secrets of their bloodlines, taking them into the battle to end all wars as the immortals must finally face their retribution.

Review

It seems absurd to mention U:E along with Bride of Frankenstein and The Road Warrior in the same sentence. But they all belong to that rare sub-category: the sequel that is better than its predecessor. In the case of U:E, however, that's nothing to squeal in delight about, as the film is nearly as ponderous and leaden as the first one. But it does have cooler monster fights (Underworld 1 desperately wanted to be the Matrix of horror films, and by doing so, left out the horror), and some long-winded but sometimes nifty backstory (the opening flashback is rather exciting, and promises a far better film than is actually delivered). The first film does have a devoted following (mostly thanks to the several DVD incarnations), so the background info will be a hoot for them. Viewers with no vested interest will be watching most of this pretentious blathering through half-moon eyelids in no time. On the one hand, director Wiseman deserves credit for making a non-jokey horror/action hybrid when most filmmakers would have treated the material in a snarky, tongue-in-cheek manner. Still, can you lighten up a little, Len? This isn't Ibsen, after all. On the plus side, the movie is shiny and loud — and once again has Ms. Beckinsale in tight vinyl. And that's never a bad thing.

-- Dean C. Galanis

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396144385

Studio : Screen Gems

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (Primary) , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , French Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.4

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Blu-ray : $35.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: Yes
Region Code: 1
UPC: 043396153813

Studio : Screen Gems

Languages: English PCM 5.1 (Primary) , French PCM 5.1 , Cantonese Subtitles , English Subtitles , French Subtitles , Portuguese Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic 2.4