It's always raining, the action scenes are darkly lit, and the characters are in a constant slow motion gaze during the shootouts and fights. Much like a ton of early 2000's action films, Underworld suffers from trying to emulate The Matrix too much. Some of the supporting performances (Shane Brolly) are disappointingly off-putting.

With that said, her ability is clearly superior to the awful supporting cast. Sure she's gorgeous to look at in Underworld, but I can't help but think that the writing didn't allow her to truly show her chops. Take Love & Friendship from earlier this year for example she was given a solid script and the room to use her British wit & charm in a rewarding performance. I think when she's used right, she's of immense value to any film she's a part of. What could pass as an entertaining and visually dazzling cable watch ends up as a confusing romp of a fantasy adventure.

There's guilty pleasure movies, and then there's the garbage like Underworld that take themselves way too seriously in an attempt to make silly action fun.

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