More is not always better

Rating: 5/10 (28 September 2003)

Today, I went to see this movie, lured by its mix of romance and horror. Alas,despite its exciting sequences, including the opening shot, " Underworld. " is a movie which is unable to maintain its balance; there is never a explanation of why Selene wears leather or why Erika, Selene's rival, is not as aggressive as one might expect in a love triangle since their chieftain, Kraven, desires Selene more than her. Baskindale is pretty good as the vampire warrior Selene; like Catherine Anne-Moss(Matrix), she makes her performance the focus of the film. In fact, one of the most surprising things about this film is the " mortality " of the Vampires; they do not change into bats, hypnotize people or wear capes, the traits of vampire lore. Selene's black leather outfit, despite its seductive look, does enable her to blend in with the humans, track down Lycans, and find the human doctor who is linked to the eternal war between the two races of monsters. Overall, this movie is a good draw, but only if you are familar with the Hammer Dracula films. Otherwise, you just might want to come for Kate Baskindale, a very sexy and impressive actress.( Can't wait to see her in Van Halsing.)