It creates a feeling of being one piece in a larger story

Rating: 8/10 (20 September 2003)

"Underworld" creates a feeling of being one piece in a larger story, as if there's a lot more in the past, and probably a lot more in the future, that has yet to be told. I liked all elements of the movie, from the story and casting to the special effects. I did feel that the werewolves were a bit short-changed on screen time, but not to an irritating degree. Someone compared this movie to "Blade"; aside from the fact that both movies feature vampires in black leather, there's not much similarity between the two. "Underworld" has much more backstory and an altogether stronger plot.
There's definitely a feeling that a lot more can be done with these characters in the future. Hopefully, "Underworld" will spawn a television series or a sequel.