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Underworld: Awakening [Blu-ray] (2011)

Kate Beckinsale , Stephen Rea , Mĺns Mĺrlind , Björn Stein  |  R |  Blu-ray
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (480 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy, Theo James, India Eisley
  • Directors: Mĺns Mĺrlind, Björn Stein
  • Format: AC-3, Blu-ray, Dolby, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: May 8, 2012
  • Run Time: 89 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (480 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003Y5H5F6
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,591 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Underworld: Awakening [Blu-ray]" on IMDb

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Kate Beckinsale returns to death-dealing in the fourth installment of the Underworld saga (she took a break for Part Three, the Underworld: Rise of the Lycans prequel). Still clad in black-leather Goth gear, still capable of absorbing an enormous amount of punishment, Beckinsale's vampiric avenger Selene gets put on ice (literally) as Underworld: Awakening begins, and thaws out 12 years later in her customary foul mood. The scruffy survivors--vampire and werewolf alike--of a societal "cleansing" are still at odds, and a young girl holds the key to… oh, the future of mankind, or whatever. Say this for the feeble plot of this movie: at least it's not insanely complicated with centuries of history. How can it be, with a running time that (accounting for 10 minutes of end credits) lasts about 77 minutes? That's plenty of time for super-slick Swedish directors Mårlind & Stein to stage a nonstop series of fighting scenes, each as meaningless as the last, although one can't deny the effort put in to making lycans disintegrate or creating showers of silver dust. In supporting roles, Stephen Rea and Charles Dance look sheepish about collecting their paychecks. The idea of Selene experiencing feelings is raised, even if Beckinsale mostly goes the robotic route; if you can prove her performance wasn't computer-generated, you deserve some kind of prize. --Robert Horton

Product Description

Ultimate Vampire Warrioress Selene (Kate Beckinsale) escapes imprisonment to find herself in a world where humans have discovered the existence of both Vampire and Lycan clans, and are conducting an all-out war to eradicate both immortal species.

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Lots of action with a very good story line. Frank Churchill  |  79 reviewers made a similar statement
I hope the 3D Blu-ray Producers take this good example of what a customer wants when buy a movie. Marco A. Delgadillo  |  39 reviewers made a similar statement
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117 of 135 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Non-Stop Action Flick January 29, 2012
Format:DVD
I LOVED the 4th installment of the Underworld Series. It was non-stop action and kept me completely engaged the whole time.

There was a "cleansing" where the government killed all the Vampires and Lycans. Of course, they never did get them all. Now it appears that the Lycans have been holding up somewhere and reproducing (yuk--there's a mental picture that will burn your eyes right out of their sockets). This time, a 12-year old girl shows up on the scene, and Selene just cannot let her get thrown to the wolves, so to speak. Everybody wants the little girl, but don't let anybody fool you. This is no "let's play doll house" kid!

Kate Beckinsale does a wonderful job and is in her prime fighting the remaining Lycans. There is lots of action, chasing, blood and guts, heads lopping off, etc. Selene is tough and MEAN! This was thoroughly enjoyable. Although I usually do not watch bloody stuff like this, I am hooked on Underworld and will definitely buy the DVD when it becomes available.
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117 of 136 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
To the point: This action/horror hybrid was filmed using Red Epic 3D cameras on the set for most of the film, and the result? Good 3D in Underworld Awakening. When the movie starts, it's in 2D highlighting the previous films, but then it switches to 3D and wow. For 3D, I consider it great when the foreground, mid ground and background pop very clearly from one another in depth so there's no mistake it's 3D. This is clearly the case with Underworld Awakening during many scenes, but sometimes, the 3D pales and looks a bit flat during non action moments. The 3D is comparable to Resident Evil Afterlife 3D, which used the Fusion Cameras as Avatar 1 did.

Underworld Awakening 3D: Top notch 3D that has excellent depth and pop, as well as some 'pop out' moments with Selene's famous throwing stars and the Lycans attacking the screen. Very slick and stylish action throughout and Kate Beckinsale is fun to watch. The main storyline takes place 12 years after the 2nd film, Underworld Evolution.

Movie: 8/10 Story was basic, but reveals unanswered questions.
Action: 9/10 Plenty of stunts, blazing guns, martial arts and monsters. Nicely done.
3D: 8/10 This was filmed in 3D using 3D cameras and looks GREAT at times.
Recommended: YES, if you like this genre of movies. Don't pass this one up.
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119 of 142 people found the following review helpful
By Tokay
Format:DVD
Thank God! Beckinsale returns. I had no difficulty watching Rhona Mitra, but Rise of the Lycans just hurt me. I hate seeing non-returning actors replaced. Yes, I know her character (Selene) wasn't even in the prequel, but I still thought the amputation of Beckensale would leave the franchise forever bitter and crippled from making new sequels. And while filled with action, I struggled with the drop in CGI quality, especially for backgrounds. But have no fear. The budget is back, and it brought Beckensale with it. The franchise is redeemed and primed for more sequels.

After a quick recap of the first two movies' events, we are introduced to a near-future in which the vampires and lycans (werewolves) have been discovered by humans. It is acknowledged in the movie that `now these nonhumans are more than myth' and, not surprisingly given human nature, the humans militarized a "cleansing" to eradicate the vampires and lycans. In this middle of all this Selene (Beckinsale) is captured and cryogenically frozen. This is where the background ends and this story begins.

Selene is freed from her cryo-chamber after being helped by some unseen (presumably) nonhuman and escapes an extremely well-guarded research facility. Conveniently, the her scientist-captors left all of her tight, shiny leather outfit in some chemical cabinets, so she was quick to find her normal form. During her escape she encounters some thought-to-be-eradicated lycans and a little vamp-lycan hybrid adolescent--she's pretty tough and gets some cool action scenes. This little girl seems to be the center of story because the lycans REALLY want her.

The plot is quite weak; borderline pointless. But that didn't bother me a bit.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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Underworld awakening doesn't have many flaws. It gives a short paraphrasing of early prequels to continue the underworld saga. The film includes humans now involved in the battle with some twists and turns of similar kryogenically frozen plots and more family members included. The movie basically mainly involves the camera following around kate beckinsale while others help her try to reunite with her love then her daughter. I did enjoy it, however I thought the film could have been longer and more detailed. It seemed they did not spend that much time on this movie but kind of made this as "fast food" film. With that being said I'm a satisfied customer with this rental. I look forward to the next one. thanks. Godbless

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22 of 29 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars A Terrific Addition to the Franchise March 22, 2012
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There is really only one film franchise out there that continually has me salivating for more, and that's the gritty, paranormal reality of "Underworld." While shorter than the other installments in the series, "Awakening" is one of the finest installments yet.

Where once vampires and lycans lived in secret, the war between them has escalated and the truth is out. In a desperate attempt to maintain the upper hand, humans have enforced martial law and are hunting down both species, identifying it as a "virus" without a cure. Their assault on the two races that have lived among them unnoticed for centuries forces individuals on both sides into hiding, but before Selene (Kate Beckinsale) and her hybrid lover Michael (Scott Speedman) can escape, they are hunted down. Twelve years later, awakening from stasis in a laboratory, Selene is determined to find out what has happened to Michael -- and to discover the source of her hallucinations, which permit her to see through another creature's eyes. Her desperate escape introduces her to David (Theo James), a member of one of the few remaining Covens, and then to the little girl that both humans and lycans seem to want -- Eve (India Eisley).

After she is badly wounded during a lycan attack, David takes them both to the Coven -- much to the disapproval of his father (Charles Dance), little realizing the consequences this will have for them all. If you have any familiarity with the franchise, you will know what this series is all about: the battle between vampires and lycans (werewolves) as it evolves in a futuristic society.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Love underworld series
I have all the underworlds with this purchase. Waiting to see if they have another.I would recommend this series to anyone into sci-fi action.
Published 10 days ago by James E. Pratt
5.0 out of 5 stars LUV THIS SET OF MOVIES...
KATE BECKINSALE IS AWESOME IN THE SET OF MOVIES...IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN THIS TRILOGY ~ YOU NEED TO GO BUY THIS SET AND HAVE A WEEKEND OF KATE BECKINSALE IN THE UNDERWORLD MOVIES... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Linton Wilhite
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
This is an excellent movie. Keeps you on your feet and wanting more. I have all of the underworld movies, and I really like this one.
Published 17 days ago by Lysa J.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this movie
It is a great story and we can not wait until the next one. We liked the way they opened up Kate's character. Awesome.
Published 19 days ago by Lee Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Great buy
I was very happy with the purchase! The dvd was in almost perfect condition even more than I expected. I would definitely buy again!
Published 21 days ago by Lester Jones
4.0 out of 5 stars Not bad Not great
added stuff, i want to see if they make a 5th movie because there is some stuff I would like to see more of. but over all not as good as the first 3.
Published 23 days ago by Harry Traber
5.0 out of 5 stars vampires and warwoves
Got all of the underworlds and it's great when you watch them all with out commercials good movies. If you like these kind of movies you have to buy them all.
Published 24 days ago by CorinneGreat
2.0 out of 5 stars Another one???
Usually I only write blu ray reviews based on the quality of transfer and bonus content as they are more product reviews than movie reviews. Read more
Published 24 days ago by JustinandBeth
5.0 out of 5 stars not as good as rise of the lycan but great
underworld awakening is a great continuence of the story, I can't wait for the next installment of this series, thank you
Published 24 days ago by Marian Kehl
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, I watched it three times in one week.
I have all of the sequels up to date and this is a great movie if you're into vamps and weres.
Published 27 days ago by Mars1 Saturn
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I found some more info for you on dvdtalk.com. The retail version of the dvd has a commentary track. The blu-ray has the commentary, a little over an hour of featurettes, a blooper reel and a music video. Doesn't look like you'll miss anything too exciting if you buy the dvd only. You can... Read more
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