Terrific action throughout

Rating: 9/10 (30 December 2018)

It's true that this instalment doesn't have the charismatic villeins we know from the previous three, nor the Bram Stoker evil winged monster of Evolution, or the medieval mysticism of Rise of the Lycans. I think that it was this departure, with a storyline more in common with the original, that has caused some fans to think twice about Awakening. I myself thought some of the mystique had worn off with this one when I first saw it some time ago. But having watched it again I'm now convinced that this one deserves to rate well compared to the others. The editing, the use of silhouettes, and the more advanced use of stunts (Selene is extremely acrobatic, and that's for the entirety!), with wizard car chases, wizard jumps, lycans spinning cars, terrific explosions, brilliantly choreographed fight scenes, well ... it just works a treat. This is pure entertainment from start to finish. I strongly urge people to give this wonderful piece a fresh perspective.