Underworld delivers

Rating: 10/10 (2 March 2005)

Underworld had just the right mix of fantasy, mystique, romance, and action. I like Kate Beckinsale better in this role than any she's done to date. Her heroine is both strong and vulnerable at the same time. Scott Speedman was a new face for me but I think that he was a perfect fit for this part. He has an animal-like look and quality to him that really sales him in this role. I felt that he and Kate have a real on screen connection and chemistry that can't be denied. They were totally believable as a couple falling in-love against the odds. Having the this classic conflict existing between vampires and werewolves gave this movie just the right twist as well. Honestly, I think that with the realities of the world today, Underworld was just what the doctor ordered in terms of escapism. What a nice break from the "real world". I hope that there is a sequel in the works for Underworld.