I love the first two Underworld movies. The third one (prequel) was good but not at the same level. Would this movie head back to the previous level or would it fall prey to the issue of too many sequels.
About this Movie: (Spoilers Included)
Underworld:Awakenings picks up after the end of the second movie. It has a quick review of the previous movies to catch people up.
The humans discovered the truth about Vampires and Lycans (Werewolves). The humans start an all out war against both other races. The regular humans developed tests to detect if one is either Vampire or Lycan. Selene and Michael (main characters from first two movies) attempt to escape the city but are caught by a cooperation.
Selene wakes up in a freezer chamber. Someone has freed her from her deep sleep and those that have captured her. On her freezer chamber, it states that she is Patient 2. In the process of escaping, she discovers that Patient 1 has also escaped. She hopes this is Michael.
She is on the run from the company that held her captive because they think she will lead them to Patient 1. She has Lycans chasing her and her new allies. Her issues with Vampire elders from the first two movies also comes back to bite her. And this is just the beginning of the movie.
What I liked about this Movie:
This movie is action packed. It is the same level of action from the first two movies. There are plenty of Lycans to kill in this movie.
It has decent plot and good writing. The acting was solid for an action movie. The action was driven by the story and not the opposite way around.
It does not miss a beat from the first two movies. The mythos are built upon and it gives a cohesion to the series.
What I did not Like:
Nothing.
My Review:
Beware that this is not a family friendly movie. It is fully of violence, action, blood, and gore. It is intense from the first scene.
I loved this movie. It was up there with the first Underworld movie. In fact, there a scene in with the elevator that pays full tribute to the first Underworld. If you liked the first two movies, then you will love this movie.
My Grade: B+
Other Reviews
IMDB: 7.2 out of 10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 33%
Rotten Tomatoes: Audience 78%
About this Movie: (Spoilers Included)
Underworld:Awakenings picks up after the end of the second movie. It has a quick review of the previous movies to catch people up.
The humans discovered the truth about Vampires and Lycans (Werewolves). The humans start an all out war against both other races. The regular humans developed tests to detect if one is either Vampire or Lycan. Selene and Michael (main characters from first two movies) attempt to escape the city but are caught by a cooperation.
Selene wakes up in a freezer chamber. Someone has freed her from her deep sleep and those that have captured her. On her freezer chamber, it states that she is Patient 2. In the process of escaping, she discovers that Patient 1 has also escaped. She hopes this is Michael.
She is on the run from the company that held her captive because they think she will lead them to Patient 1. She has Lycans chasing her and her new allies. Her issues with Vampire elders from the first two movies also comes back to bite her. And this is just the beginning of the movie.
What I liked about this Movie:
This movie is action packed. It is the same level of action from the first two movies. There are plenty of Lycans to kill in this movie.
It has decent plot and good writing. The acting was solid for an action movie. The action was driven by the story and not the opposite way around.
It does not miss a beat from the first two movies. The mythos are built upon and it gives a cohesion to the series.
What I did not Like:
Nothing.
My Review:
Beware that this is not a family friendly movie. It is fully of violence, action, blood, and gore. It is intense from the first scene.
I loved this movie. It was up there with the first Underworld movie. In fact, there a scene in with the elevator that pays full tribute to the first Underworld. If you liked the first two movies, then you will love this movie.
My Grade: B+
Other Reviews
IMDB: 7.2 out of 10
Rotten Tomatoes: Critics 33%
Rotten Tomatoes: Audience 78%
