Customer Reviews

Underworld Trilogy (Underworld / Underworld: Evolution / Underworld: Rise of the Lycans)

5 star:		(38)
4 star:		(29)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

This trilogy set includes the Underworld: Extended Edition. Why make a seperate cut just for the box set (I don't think they did)? I think it's safe to say it is identical to the already released Underworld Unrated Extended edition that's out on bluray.

So if you already have the other titles, no need to buy a box set that's basically just packaging them all together.

But if you only saw one of the movies and liked it, you definately need to see the rest.

The 3 DVDs are stacked one on top of another and held by a single clip. I doubt it would have cost more than a cent or two to insert a plastic DVD separator page. The current packaging causes the DVDs to be easily scratched upon eachother during removal and replacement to the clip. The movies are great, but the packaging is cheaply done.

for anyone getting this be warned there is no divider for the three cd's. they are pretty much stacked ontop of the other one. the first underworld is the unrated extended edition which in my opinion is better then the version that is rated R. so other then the no divider thing its a good buy, though you would think they could afford to put a divider in the case to actualy protect the cd's.

I'm really excited about this set because it contains the extended "Underworld", the anime episodes, and the packaging just looks awesome! I have the three films already, but only on dvd and my copy of "Underworld" is just the theatrical version. I'm really looking forward to upgrading this to Blu ray!

Each film is loaded with special features: "Underworld" Extended cut - Commentary with Director Len Wiseman, Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman, Outtakes, Featurettes: Fang vs.Fiction, The Making of "Underworld", The Visual Effects of "Underworld", Creature Effects, Stunts, Designing "Underworld", The Look of "Underworld", Sights and Sounds, Music Video by Finch - "Worms of the Earth", Storyboard Comparison.
"Underworld Evolution" - Filmmakers' Commentary with Len Wiseman, Patrick Tatopoulos, Brad Martin and Nicolas De Toth, Featurettes: Bloodlines: From Script to Screen, The Hybrid Theory, Making Monsters Roar, The War Rages On, Building a Saga, Music and Mayhem, Music Video "Her Portrait In Black" by Atreyu.
"Underworld Rise of the Lycans" - Filmmaker Commentary with Len Wiseman, Patrick Tatopoulos, James McQuaide, Gary Lucchesi and Richard Wright, Behind the Castle Walls: Picture-in-Picture, Lycanthropes Around the World Interactive Map, Featurettes: "Underworld Rise of the Lycans" - From Script to Screen, The Origin of the Feud, Re-Creating the Dark Ages: The Look of "Underworld Rise of the Lycans", Music Video: "Deathclub (Wes Borland/Renholder Remix)" By William Control Feat. Matt Skiba.
The fourth disc contains the complete three-part animated series "Underworld Endless War", which contains the franchise' main characters in stories that flesh out the centuries old struggle between vampire and werewolf.

This set also comes with Ultra-Violet digital copies for each film, but seeing as how most people have had a rather disagreeable time with this brand I wouldn't count it as a plus. I personally don't care about digital copies one way or another, so to me this set is great!

The collection will also contain two movie tickets to see the fourth installment, "Underworld Awakening", in theaters this January. I'm greatly anticipating this movie as well! I think this is a collection worth getting if you're a fan of the series, and if you haven't seen the films before but like dark fantasy, this set won't let you down!

UPDATE - Apparently Amazon does not include the movie tickets with this product and so that is somewhat disappointing. I take one star off my review but still feel this is a great collection.

I'd be giving this 4 stars, if not for the third movie of the set - Rise of the Lycans.
I don't think I have ever seen so much grain in a movie. It was more than distracting. It was more than irritating. I have no words to describe it.
I fiddled with the color, contrast, brightness, filtering, etc on the TV & player for the better part of an hour whilst stopping the movie numerous times to replay earlier scenes to check the effectiveness of my new settings.
On the bright side, the new settings looked fantastic on some of my better looking movies. So, if nothing else, at least it forced me to tweak some things.
In the end, I made it bearable for those with really bad eyesight.
Ultimately, Rise of the Lycans pretty much looks like it was downloaded from the internet or something.
Rise of the Lycans, on it's own, gets 2 stars from me.

Both Underworld & Underworld Evolution look fine. No complaints there. I would give each of those 4 stars.

My wife and I are both HUGE fans of the "Underworld" movies and were ecstatic to hear that "Rise of the Lycans" finally had a DVD release date. We were even happier to hear that the trilogy was being released in it's own offical Box Set.

HOWEVER....

When reading over the specifications for the box set, I noticed that the version of "Underworld" included is the R-rated version and not the UNRATED version, which is the version that I already have.

If you plan on buying this trilogy (being the purist that I am), I would recommend that, in the event you already have the UNRATED version of "Underworld", you just swap the movies over, one for the other, and get rid of the R-rated version in the triolgy box set.

In the event the version of "Underworld" contained in the box set is BOTH the UNRATED AND the R-rated (both versions in the package), you'll be fine.

Just wanted to make everyone aware of this before you purchase.

(I gave the box set 4 stars because all 3 movies are fantastic. I would have given this 5 stars if I knew for sure that the UNRATED version of "Underworld" was included in it.)

I rate the trilogy with 3 stars only because I'm a little disappointed with the video quality. I really didn't notice the high definition of a typical bluray movie. One more thing, first film comes with italian subtitles, why?? I think there's more people who speak spanish than italian here in america or am I wrong? Otherwise I still love the movies.

i was appauled when i received this purchase. just like everybody was saying 3 dvds stacked on top of each other one clip. i wasnt able to get the dvd's off the clip. looked into the return policy , it wasnt worth the hassel. i would have only received half back because i open the dvd. so i trashed it instead. i shall purchase this dvd else where. i love the movies itself but dont understand why someone would sale a triology like this.

My review is simply based on the quality of the blu-ray conversion and the content, not about the movie itself.

Anyway, I find that the blu-ray version is decent enough... but not anything surprisingly good from what I've seen in other movies. There are some scenes where the 'grainy' spots have not been converted very well, so that was a bummer. This is highly evident in the first movie. As you progress through the 3rd movie, the blu-ray quality begins to stand out. But, since the tone of all 3 movies is relatively dark (they are vampires after all), you may not notice the imperfections very much. The features themselves are decent as well (deleted scenes, outtakes, commentary, etc); though, I can't recall what type of features were originally available in the DVD counterparts. This is still a good set to purchase if you're a fan.

Overall I would say this is a good collection to buy if you haven't yet added the Underworld series. I have enjoyed this kind of interpretation about vampires and werewolves over most of the other related movies that I've seen. Keep in mind that this is a simple action movie based on vampires and werewolves, and the war between them... so the plot isn't something to make you ponder the mysteries of life. Other than that, I just enjoy Kate Beckinsale in tight leather. =P

I've bought this Blue Ray collection to inaugurate my Sony BDP S570. Besides at the time, Amazon had an unbeatable deal on it: a 26 bucks price tag, free shipping, & $5 credit to use on Amazon's VOD. Let alone that I'm a big fan of The Underworld Trilogy & Kate Beckinsale ;-)

Now that I've just finished watching the movie, I have a few words to share with fellow customers:

As for the movie itself, I think it is one of, if not, the best Vampires movie. A well-put together mosaic of cinematic artistry where acting, special effects & story telling techniques complement each other in an inseparable state of awesomeness! Part I left me puzzled with questions, whereas Part II left me breathless & desiring for more. Hence comes Part III which left me mesmerized on my couch. I almost thought I turned into a Lycan! A-Whooooooooo! Thankfully, my neighbors didn't suspect anything!!

As for the Blue Ray Discs, they deliver on quality in every aspect starting with the packaging (Very neat) through image & sound quality. The first disc is rated R. It comes loaded with prolong yet interesting documentary about the origins and/or traces of the ever-mystical Vampires & Werewolves in both history & science [Fang vs. Fiction]. The second disc is UNRATED (sure is a plus) [Parental advisory for sexual content] along with more added features about the making of the movie. The 3rd disc is rated R & comes bundled with a Digital Copy, sweet!

Now,whether I'm talking about the Blue Ray Discs or the artistic creations loaded onto them, I am sure to recommend them to a friend with projecting confidence. It sure is a must add-on to your home movie collection.