The fourth chapter in the Underworld franchise, Underworld: Awakening picks up where Evolution left off and hits the floor running.
Synopsis: The existence of vampires and lycans is no longer unknown to humans and both species have been hunted into extinction. Or so it is believed. Selene and Michael have been captured, but one day a mysterious Subject 2 frees Selene from her captivity, restarting the hunt that will bring to light a dangerous conspiracy.
Kate Beckinsale, who was likely offered a heap of money, reprises her role as the fierce vampire in love with the first hybrid. She’s good as always but the cast surrounding her this time is somewhat inferior.
The story, however, is still quite intriguing and well thought out, making for another enjoyable entry in the franchise. The visual effects, as is expected, keep getting better.
The Bottom Line: Awakening ends my foray in the Underworld universe. While I was never awed, I also, fortunately, was never really turned off. The movies are enjoyable and roll by like a summer thunderstorm. They are also just as quickly forgotten, but they can be watched without feeling like a waste of time.
Grade: 6
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