Enjoyably similar to the Blade movies but grittier.

Rating: 9/10 (29 September 2003)

Considering that many vampire and werewolf movies tend to bite (I don't go to these kinds of flicks expecting a Citizen Kane, Casablanca or Lawrence of Arabia - all great movies), I found Underworld entertaining and enjoyable for the most part. It had a great blend of action, horror and visual effects, with the beautiful Kate Beckinsale as bonus.
Underworld was easily far better than most of the Summer 2003 releases: - Matrix Reloaded (not bad, but really not that good) - Extraordinary League of Gentlemen (fell way short of its potential) - Charlie's Angels (so much candy I got a toothache) - The Hulk (story aims for serious, progressively gets stupider)
If you like the Blade movies you should find this one enjoyable as well.