Beckinsale Sucks Blood.

Rating: 9/10 (8 June 2008)

Not usually being a fan of horrific and gory vampire/werewolf sagas, i began watching Underworld with some apprehension. However, 5 minutes in I had already realised how much i would rate this movie by the end. The setting was dark enough for there to be a sombre, threatening atmosphere, and although, like many films of the genre, the plot line was a little self-indulgent, Beckinsale carried the film with style.
The supporting cast was also excellent, but Beckinsale is clearly the star of this movie; her character's 'girl power' attitude and fondness for jumping off tall buildings in magnificent black stilettos satisfying many female viewers (the stilettos demand respect, even if the jumps are computer-generated), whilst her aesthetically pleasing figure permanently clad in black leather adds to the enjoyment of the male audience - if they weren't already satisfied with vampires, werewolves and guns.
I would not recommend this to blood-sucking gore junkies, as there probably isn't enough horror to satisfy you, but if you're looking for a punchy, well-executed, enjoyable film and you don't shy away from small amounts of blood or horror then this may be for you.