Underworld: Evolution

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Underworld: Evolution

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Released Jan 20, 2006

1h 45m

Fantasy

Action

Horror

Adventure

Mystery & Thriller

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Seductive vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and renegade werewolf Michael (Scott Speedman) love one another, but find themselves abhorred by the members of their own clans. Seeking clues that might provide a key to healing the rift between their species, they are hounded by Marcus (Tony Curran), an ancient creature obsessed with perpetuating the war between them. Continually beset by enemies from both sides, the lovers explore their pasts as they seek their destiny.

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Critics Consensus

A visual and aural assault on the senses, this vampire-werewolf sequel makes a lot of noise and features a heavy-handed, overly convoluted story.

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Tasha Robinson

AV Club

Underworld films are a highly specialized taste, and those who've acquired it know who they are. Everyone else should give this one a wide berth.

Rated: C-

Nov 27, 2006

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Stephanie Zacharek

Salon.com

The plot is so convoluted that missing even five minutes at a stretch won't make any difference in your comprehension of the story.

Oct 7, 2006

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Jim Schembri

Sydney Morning Herald

The digital critters look much better than in the first film, it's fun seeing Derek Jacobi and Bill Nighy vamp it up, and the sight of Kate in that suit makes it worth squinting through all the murk.

Jul 1, 2006

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

With more sloppy computer graphics rendering more fantastical movie monsters, the sequel boasts a lot of digital fakery directed without much grace. The result is dark and noisy and sorta fun to chuckle at, not with.

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 3, 2024

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

The plot remains a rambling nonsense of ancient evil, clan rivalries, and hidden history.

Rated: 4/10

Sep 4, 2020

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Joshua Starnes

ComingSoon.net

While it is still plagued by many of the same problems of the first film, Underworld: Evolution is generally an improvement over the original and an entertaining diversion.

Rated: 6.5/10

Mar 21, 2011

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Ma. Catherine V

Great sequel to the first movie and again it's like the blade movies

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/25

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C H

Not quite as good as the first but certainly exceptable

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Alex r

This movie improved on a movie that was peak vampire fantasy. The introduction of the alphas vampire and werewolf was genius. The fact it worked so well was above and beyond what anyone could ask for. Worth watching and repeat watches. The lycan look amazing but the alpha werewolf is a thing of beauty. The vampire alpha appearance is iconic and so creative. Worth watching and showing non believers that Vampires can be epic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/31/24

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Travis B

Got a little weird towards the end but im still on board.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/15/24

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William B

One of my favorite movies and in my opinion, the best entry in the Underworld series. I had a damn good time watching this and I sure won't forget it anytime soon.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/11/24

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Korra N

Over-the-top dialogue and acting help make Underworld: Evolution an entertaining action-horror romp, but the script also rushes through the story & world, making this anticipated sequel feel a bit empty after the very surprising first film.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/07/24

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Selene

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Synopsis

Seductive vampire Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and renegade werewolf Michael (Scott Speedman) love one another, but find themselves abhorred by the members of their own clans. Seeking clues that might provide a key to healing the rift between their species, they are hounded by Marcus (Tony Curran), an ancient creature obsessed with perpetuating the war between them. Continually beset by enemies from both sides, the lovers explore their pasts as they seek their destiny.

Director: Len Wiseman
Producer: Tom Rosenberg, Gary Lucchesi, David Coatsworth, Richard S. Wright
Screenwriter: Danny McBride
Distributor: Screen Gems
Production Co: Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment
Rating: R (Language|Gore|Pervasive Strong Violence|Some Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: Fantasy, Action, Horror, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA): $62.3M
Runtime: 1h 45m

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