Stylish action sequences with vampires and werewolves...But still wasn't that entertaining

Rating: 5/10 (6 January 2012)

This movie had a cool premise and cool idea although it might have been done before this movie although not in the similar fashion. The thing is the movie just wasn't executed all that well. Although the plot is about a war between vampires and werewolves in modern time. It just wasn't exciting or as entertaining as it should be, despite the stylish action sequences. On the plus side it launched Kate Beckinsale career, I didn't even notice her in other movies until this one. She is perfect for this role as a vampire in tight leather wielding duel pistols. The movie is fast paced but the problem is, it just didn't seem fast paced despite all the vampire and werewolves action and cool cinematography. Maybe if it had more cool special moves like the part were the main protagonist Selene shoots through the ground to escape which I was sold for when I saw it in the trailer. The movie didn't lack in the action department just lacked in the "that is freakin awesome" action aspect. Anyways didn't find this movie to be all that entertaining and despite everything that is suppose to be cool happening on screen it was boring. Oh and Bill Nighy does an excellent job of playing Viktor the head vampire, his presence was the best on screen for this movie.
5.8/10