Thursday, 9 February 2012

Angry Lurker Honest Movie Review 65: Underworld 4 (3 STARS).

I saw Underworld: Awakening  in 3D (my first 3D movie experience), the glasses were a bit of a pain but I think only as I wear glasses as well and I believe that only parts of the movie were in 3D, some scenes especially explosions were quite good but after a while the effect was less appealing, I would quite happily watch this in 2D and not really bothered about seeing another 3D movie .........


This movie is set 12 years after the last movie (Evolution), the humans declared war on both the Lycans and Vampires and now both races are pale shadows of their former selves and both are on the verge of extinction but sinister plans are under way, Selena and her hybrid daughter with Michael (the original actor is not in the movie and the character has a very brief appearance, this is quite a loss to the movie?). There is a brief flashback at the beginning to clarify previous events!

Anyway herself and her young daughter who she was unaware of escape from their prison/lab facility with assistance and are pursued by mangy lycans, humans, vampires, not so mangy lycans and Stephen Rea having a great time as a bad guy (technically), the movie is rated 18 and it shows with a lot more gore and blood, it's only 88 mins long but it rarely lets up with the action (good and bad), the budget was more than the last movie but doesn't show but Selena (Kate) is still as great as ever and as the last death dealer goes through the opposition like a dose of ducolax. The story is based around a Lycan plot to re-emerge back into the world but in an improved way.......

It's over the top, a little ridiculous but well worth the watch for Selene still at her best and kicking ass in her still well fitting costume.....


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38 comments:

  1. PanzerKaput9 February 2012 at 10:40

    Cheers for this Angry as I love the underworld films and wanted to know how this one pans out. Right I am off the pictures.

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  2. Anonymous9 February 2012 at 10:43

    i`m with you on the 3d thing,, i`ve only seen one ( thor 3d ) and felt a little cheated. only a small % of the film was 3d. i found it too distracting,,,a similar thing happens when i see kate in a film.

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  3. Unknown9 February 2012 at 10:49

    I'm gonna get it when it comes out on Blu-ray 3D.
    Big fan of The Underworld Movies.
    I guess I'm one of those that hasn't had a issue with the 3d glasses yet. Vampire Girl Kate is Hot!
    :-)

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  4. Pat Hatt9 February 2012 at 10:49

    Yeah 3d is crap, they should take it and shove it. Just a way for them to raise ticket prices. Haven't watched this one yet, but prob will as I've seen the others, sounds like an okay watch too.

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  5. Vampifan9 February 2012 at 10:52

    I absolute adore Selene and the Underworld films. I thought this was a most enjoyable romp. A big thumbs up from me, although I do agree that the 3D effects didn't add much to the film.

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  6. The Dark Templar9 February 2012 at 11:19

    3d movies have become a bit of a con really. Unless they're actually shot in 3d (like Avatar which was amazing in 3d) it's not really worth the effort or the extra money – Alice in Wonderland and the last of the Harry Potter films were a waste of 3d.

    Fingers crossed George has made a decent go of Star Wars in 3d – but I won't hold my breath.

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  7. Anonymous9 February 2012 at 11:53

    Nice review cheers. I quite like these movies and i'll get round to watching this one soon no doubt

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  8. Alex J. Cavanaugh9 February 2012 at 12:19

    Kate did look awesome! And the ending set up the story for the next movie.

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  9. Jeremy [Retro]9 February 2012 at 12:26

    i think i will skip the 3d experience... and just ask kate to come to my house and act in front of me... now that would be an experience... kate please bring the leather outfit.

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    1. The Angry Lurker9 February 2012 at 14:34

      Don't forget to let us know or at least take pictures!

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  10. mamtc9 February 2012 at 12:28

    I am not a big fan of this serious and other than harry potter I am not amused with Black and white movies, I dont know why.

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  11. Paulalba9 February 2012 at 13:07

    I enjoyed the romp but not my favourite of the bunch. Still was worth a watch.

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  12. Michael Awdry9 February 2012 at 13:14

    All sounds good to me; great fan of the previous outings too.

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  13. Mark9 February 2012 at 13:34

    I think people will watch it just for chicks in leather.

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    1. Atreides10 February 2012 at 09:12

      actually, i'll be going along for the intellectual subtext and killer dialogue...

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  14. DEZMOND9 February 2012 at 13:37

    it's all about the costume :)

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  15. Christopher(aka Axebreaker)9 February 2012 at 13:45

    I liked the other two and so I'll be watching this one too.

    Christopher

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  16. Luckyjoe9 February 2012 at 13:49

    Thanks for the review. I'll be watching this one eventually.

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  17. The Happy Whisk9 February 2012 at 13:58

    I can't read the review because I might see the movie. But ... I LOVED the video. Tim and I watched it and it was great fun to see you guys.

    And yeppers. Toothpaste for 50 cents. And last week, deodorant for only 42 cents.

    I love it!

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  18. kriz9 February 2012 at 13:58

    Just a bit of blog walking, dropped in to say aye mate.

    :)

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  19. Trey9 February 2012 at 14:03

    Yeah 3D was (as with most films) unneccessary here.

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  20. InfinitePlans9 February 2012 at 14:19

    Never seen any of the Underworld moves, might be worth it just for Kate Beckinsale though.

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  21. Zombie9 February 2012 at 14:22

    eh... I'm already kinda over the whole underworld series...

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  22. Bersercules9 February 2012 at 15:47

    The only movie worth watching in 3D is Avatar.

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  23. T. Banacek9 February 2012 at 16:01

    I'm sure I'll get around to watching this because Kate is so damn fine. I think I'm in the minority but I don't mind the Underworld movies. They're not bad.

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  24. Juan Mancheño9 February 2012 at 16:45

    Thank you for the report, Fran. I have been always a fan of this series (and Selene...) so I´m going to see this movie, in 2D.

    And, after that, to paint my Selene model in 28mm!!!

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  25. Melanie9 February 2012 at 17:07

    thanks for the review...i have seen the others, so now i know i can sit thru another...but NOT in 3D. can't do it...

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  26. Film Geek Bastard9 February 2012 at 17:12

    Good review but I have zero interest in an Underworld movie.

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  27. D49 February 2012 at 18:15

    I've had way too many unreliable sources (read: friends) tell me that this was an amazing movie and that I should watch it in 3d. I'm really glad you shot this down to where I expect it to be.

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  28. Shockgrubz9 February 2012 at 18:57

    I'm only interested in 3d when I will be able to touch and feel it. Until then, I'll just read reviews such as yours to satisfy my curiosity on these movies. Good review.

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  29. MRanthrope9 February 2012 at 19:37

    I'd watch Kate Beckinsale in anything! Also, not a huge fan of 3D myself.

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  30. Laughing Ferret9 February 2012 at 20:06

    3D can be good- I liked it in Avatar, but I find it does distract me- I get pulled out of the experience some when I start thinking 'this looks so cool in 3D' or worse, when it doesn't and I just think 'I wish I could take these uncomfortable glasses off'. Well Kate is worth an extra star all by herself in her leather sexy vampire outfit!

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  31. Copyboy9 February 2012 at 21:22

    How is it you always wind up convincing me.

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  32. Unknown9 February 2012 at 22:09

    I just woke up from the world's longest lie in. A day off and I slept it away. Don't get old Angry, because this is what happens to you.

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  33. Baur9 February 2012 at 22:58

    I saw a movie called prestige, great movie it got like 75% or something on rotten tomatoes which is pretty good

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  34. A Beer for the Shower10 February 2012 at 04:43

    I'm with you on the whole 3D hullaballoo. I wish filmmakers these days would put the extra effort into producing a higher quality 2D movie instead of screwing around trying to poke your eyes out with the leading lady's tits. Actually, scratch that.

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  35. Kelly12 February 2012 at 05:20

    I really liked this movie. I think the actor, Scot speedman, played Michael in the previous first two movies. Though Selena's lover and vampire/Lycan hybrid are missing, pretty much altogether from the movie, I still enjoyed the action and seeing Kate back in her catsuit. She still kicks ass. I bet there will be a sequel the way it ended. At least I hope so. I saw this movie in 2D. I haven't seen a 3D movie in awhile. The glasses are kinda bothersome and can give you a headache at times. In any case, the movie gets a B grade from me. I paid the matinee price. Entertaining way to spend an afternoon. Great review, dude. I like your reviews better than the so-called professional movie critics. Most of them are pretentious an full of shit.

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