Selene is back and better than ever (in 3D too!) in this third installment of the Underworld series. Rise of the Lycans doesn't count because of its' prequel status. This was the first 3D movie I saw since seeing Step Up 3D and to be honest a movie like this doesn't need to be in 3D. Most movies don't. Avatar excluded. I am curious to see how Titanic in 3D will be only because of James Cameron.
This time around the vampires and lycans are in hiding after two separate purges of the species. The remaining survivors are doing just that: surviving...barely. 12 years have passed since Underworld: Evolution and the hybrid Michael is missing. Humans are searching for him so they can create a cure to the "disease" of vampires and lycans.
The story is good. In true Underworld fashion it's a story full of action and twists and turns and excitement. One big twist in the story really got me. Maybe I was too distracted by the 3D to see it coming, but I had no idea it would happen. However, much of the story seemed to be dumbed down for audiences. Many things could have been more developed and improved upon, but I can't say much more without spoiling the movie.
Obviously the action sequences were fantastic! Good, bloody fun. Creatures' heads being blown off and up, hand-to-hand combat, and the special effects make every part of the action incredible! If you like ridiculous action scenes and David vs. Goliath fights this is a movie for you!
The acting is as expected. Okay. Kate Beckinsale in all her leather clad glory continues her role as Selene with style, energy, and sex appeal (mainly through her leather suit). She always brings a believable performance to a less than believable overall story. Her "badassery" shines in this series of movies and it's always fun watching her kick some lycan butt.
My biggest qualm with the movie was the length. This should have been about 30 minutes longer. The story would have developed more and allowed more time for characters to develop as well. The fights could have been less choppy and a little cleaner too.
Overall, this was another good movie in the Underworld series. Despite a few problems it was a lot of fun to watch.
6.5/10
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