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| Well at least she's in leather again |
When I first heard about this film I chuckled. I knew they needed to make another one because that prequel was just vomit worthy. After seeing the trailer I thought that this film was heading back to its roots. I was glad to find out that they did and added a few more things to the mix. This film is the goriest yet and holds no punches. It is a step up from the last two films. The best in the series yet.
STORY
The film begins with a quick reference to the first two films. Selene, played by Kate Beckinsale, is now living in a world where the lycans and vampires are being terminated. Her and Michael are leaving the city via a boat when the government shows up and blows them all to hell. She is taken to a faculty where they harvested her genes. She is able to break free and escape into the new world. This world is a place not fit for a vampire. Especially a vampire who only knows leather.
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| I know she looks good in it but really? |
She keeps getting visions from another vampire that is linked to her. She believes it's Michael and follows his trails. It turns out that it's not Michael but their hybrid child that was made in the lab. Another vampire named David, played by Theo James, is helping them find their way. He brings them back to his family's lair only for them to be unwelcomed. There she learns that her lover has been long dead and that the humans have eradicated most of the lycan and vampires. Shortly the lair is attacked by a group of lycan that seems too healthy and big for them to be suffering. Selene immediately knows something is up.
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| Like this big fucker! |
She plans on heading back to where it all began but first she needs more answers. She befriends a detective named Sebastian, played by Michael Early, that knows more than he should. Together they come up with a plan to not only stop the madness but to also rescue her daughter that was taken during the raid. There she finds out why the lycan need her daughter and that Michael isn't dead after all. It ends the way it should have, leaving the viewing with more questions and wanting to see more.
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| Cold as ice |
What can I say here? The acting was average at best. Some of the performances were wooden and Kate didn't show much emotion. Even her tears seemed forced and cold. The chemistry wasn't there either. Not one actor connected with each other. It doesn't hurt the film but it does make it feel like I'm watching cut scenes in a video game. With the types of actors involved and their experience I expected more.
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| I really didn't expect much from you though. |
The effects here were great. The 3D added nothing to the film but cheap thrills. I was impressed with how the 3D didn't affect the quality of the action scenes. This is where the movie takes off. The action itself is gruesome and entertaining from start to finish. Most of the film is action packed which makes the film seem too short. I liked the death scenes despite how some of them looked fake. This shouldn't bother you too much sense you'll be picking your mouth up from the floor or squinting your eyes due to all the bone breaking and jaw ripping. Yeah they really didn't give a fuck.
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| Neither did she!!! |
What was up with the bootleg Michael? They showed his picture but had a stunt double play him? That was just retarded!!!
WRITING AND DIRECTING
The film was written by 4 different writers including Len Wisemen. They put together a good action story but left out character development, emotions, and logic. I couldn't feel for any of the characters including the little girl. Adding ten more minutes of story wouldn't have hurt. It may have made the movie even better. The film was directed by Marlind and Stein. The movie was filmed in dark and gritty settings throughout. You can see the action in full view and nothing seems out of place. They made the film feel cold and wet which added a feeling of despair or disgust. The fight scenes were breathtaking which made Selene an instant badass. That is one vampire that Blade and Buffy would have one hell of a time defeating, that's if they even could.
THE END
The film is a must see. I wish you had an option to opt out of the 3D but it looks like you don't. Not a lot of theaters are showing it in 2D but if you can find one then skip the 3D and save some extra bucks. The film is the best in the series and it's super badass. Who knew that a chick like that could kick some major ass?
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| They don't stand a chance! |
STORY 6 out of 10
ACTING 6 out of 10
SPECIAL EFFECTS 7 out of 10
WRITING 5 out of 10
DIRECTING 8 out of 10
OVERALL 6 out of 10 (WORTH A VIEWING IN 2D ONLY)
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