Underworld vs. Ultraviolet

You can't go wrong with the sexy, vampire-goth women who kick asses and take no prisoner. Fortunately and unfortunately, first two movies I saw this year are Underworld and Ultraviolet. So, I made this little list in case you are interested in these two. Why? Because I'm displaying my affinity for this particular genre that has gone stale and under-appreciated.

• Actress: Although Milla Jovovich is the resident queen of sci-fi, kick-ass super woman, Kate Beckinsale in Underworld has more star power and she is prettier, in my opinion. Underworld 1 : Ultraviolet 0
• Fashion: Milla Jovovich wins hansomly with constant changes of her hair color and her body-hugging leather suit. And her accessories are way, way out there, too. Underworld 1 : Ultraviolet 1
• Story: Ultraviolet has too many elements that are underdeveloped. Underworld has few elements that are sorry excuses for Kate to do nothing but pull trigger. So, Underworld 1 : Ultraviolet 2
• Editing: Ultraviolet has no sense of pacing, no sense of story or character development, and no sense of cinematic space. So Underworld edges out a little. Underworld 2 : Ultraviolet 2
• Fight Choreography: Ultraviolet imports fight choreogrphy straight from Hong Kong. enough said. Underworld 2 : Ultraviolet 3
• Production Value: Underworld got the edge with Hollywood talent. Ultraviolet... I know CG people who can do better CG than what was on that film. Underworld 3 : Ultraviolet 3
• Villans: Ultraviolet had a better villan, compare to Underworld. A little. Underworld 3 : Ultraviolet 4

So, I liked Ultraviolet a little better than Underworld. The director made the cult favorite Equilibrium for god sake! And the trailer looked awesome. It could've been another the Matrix copy-cat that was actually good. I could see what the director wanted to do, but couldn't because everything looked and felt like someone's 1st draft and rough cuts, etc. Basically, the director loved anime, Hong Kong flicks, American super heroes and stuff, but get a grip, and grab someone who's not a nerd or an otaku! I'm glad I didn't take anyone else to go see it with me. I would've been crucified on the spot for wasting their money and time. Damn, damn.

Underworld? I don't know if Kate is on this 'franchise' because of money or because of her love for her husband. I hope it's the first...

With many exciting action films lined up for this summer, I really hope Hollywood can deliver whiz-bangs that I crave on the big, big screen. My hard-earned $10.75 demands it!