Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray]
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Canada Movie Reviews of Underworld (Unrated) [Blu-ray]Movie Review: Keeps your blood pumpingI really hate 99.9% of the horror films made after 1974 -- It seems that after the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the final golden age of the horror film had ended and most of what was left was slasher films, teenagers in terror, and something presently referred to as slasher porn. Vulgar, lacking in brainpower and inspiration (unlike the wonderful old mad doctors and madmen, who made you think they were more reasonable than the "sane" people around them), the horror film has been hijacked just like the good values of a religion giving way to the rages of fanatics and fundamentalists. But, I found Underworld to be an exception. Fast paced, an attempt at a sensible story, and it contains conflict that one can relate to from all opposing characters. At some point, you almost wonder who is right and who is wrong. Great looking film (with focus as sharp as a tack), especially well done considering that it is night throughout most of the movie. Except for the dialogue often being buried and hard to understand without blasting your ears into deafness, the sound mix is, otherwise, fantastic. Everything swirls and crashes and clinks its way around you. Much better than I would have expected, especially considering that lead Beckinsale was the female lead in what I consider one of the worst movies ever made, 2004's laughably awful Van Helsing. |
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