- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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2 out of 5
Don't bother trying to follow the confusing story in this sloppy sequel to 2003's Underworld. Suffice to say vampire warrior Kate Beckinsale and her hybrid werewolf lover Scott Speedman must unlock the secrets of their respective bloodlines, which prove to have murkier and more violent origins than suspected. Most of the actors from the original are relegated to flashbacks or brief death scenes, while new addition Derek Jacobi hams it up as the immortal cause of the monster feud. Returning director Len Wiseman disregards the plot and makes little attempt to engage the viewer - preferring to ramp up the fast-edited, colour-drained action and cartoon CGI special effects. The only genuine excitement comes in the battle finale, where a crashed helicopter's still-spinning blades become the ultimate weapon.
Plot Summary
Action horror sequel starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. As the war between vampires and werewolves heads for a final and decisive confrontation, Selene and Michael, the forbidden lovers from opposing sides, uncover the secrets that led to the centuries-old conflict.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Selene
- Kate Beckinsale
- Michael Corvin
- Scott Speedman
- Viktor
- Bill Nighy
- Lucian
- Michael Sheen
- Alexander Corvinus
- Derek Jacobi
- Tannis
- Steven Mackintosh
- Kraven
- Shane Brolly
- Soren
- Scott McElroy
- Marcus
- Tony Curran
- William
- Brian Steele
Crew
- Director
- Len Wiseman
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