Underworld

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MacGuffin

July 24, 2003, 12:08:49 AM
Click on poster for new full trailer:



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rustinglass

#1
July 24, 2003, 04:18:53 AM
who are the good guys?
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SoNowThen

#2
July 24, 2003, 09:09:05 AM
Is she fighting werewolves or vampires???

Either way, this looks wicked awesome, and reminds me of a great comic I used to read called Wetworks.
Those who say that the totalitarian state of the Soviet Union was not "real" Marxism also cannot admit that one simple feature of Marxism makes totalitarianism necessary:  the rejection of civil society. Since civil society is the sphere of private activity, its abolition and replacement by political society means that nothing private remains. That is already the essence of totalitarianism; and the moralistic practice of the trendy Left, which regards everything as political and sometimes reveals its hostility to free speech, does nothing to contradict this implication.

When those who hated capital and consumption (and Jews) in the 20th century murdered some hundred million people, and the poster children for the struggle against international capitalism and America are now fanatical Islamic terrorists, this puts recent enthusiasts in an awkward position. Most of them are too dense and shameless to appreciate it, and far too many are taken in by the moralistic and paternalistic rhetoric of the Left.

MacGuffin

#3
July 24, 2003, 10:52:34 AM
Quote from: SoNowThenIs she fighting werewolves or vampires???

Premise: Set in the secret nocturnal and supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, two groups that have been at war for centuries, this is the story of a romance between a female vampire warrior, Selene (Beckinsale), who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, and a non-werewolf human, Michael (Speedman), who is being hunted down by the werewolves because he has a unique type of blood that can save their race from extinction.
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SoNowThen

#4
July 24, 2003, 11:13:28 AM
Quote from: Ma©Guffin
Quote from: SoNowThenIs she fighting werewolves or vampires???

Premise: Set in the secret nocturnal and supernatural world of vampires and werewolves, two groups that have been at war for centuries, this is the story of a romance between a female vampire warrior, Selene (Beckinsale), who's famous for her strength and werewolf-hunting prowess, and a non-werewolf human, Michael (Speedman), who is being hunted down by the werewolves because he has a unique type of blood that can save their race from extinction.

I just shat my pants in excitement. Who's directing? Man, I hope this is good...
Those who say that the totalitarian state of the Soviet Union was not "real" Marxism also cannot admit that one simple feature of Marxism makes totalitarianism necessary:  the rejection of civil society. Since civil society is the sphere of private activity, its abolition and replacement by political society means that nothing private remains. That is already the essence of totalitarianism; and the moralistic practice of the trendy Left, which regards everything as political and sometimes reveals its hostility to free speech, does nothing to contradict this implication.

When those who hated capital and consumption (and Jews) in the 20th century murdered some hundred million people, and the poster children for the struggle against international capitalism and America are now fanatical Islamic terrorists, this puts recent enthusiasts in an awkward position. Most of them are too dense and shameless to appreciate it, and far too many are taken in by the moralistic and paternalistic rhetoric of the Left.

MacGuffin

#5
July 24, 2003, 11:20:22 AM
Quote from: SoNowThenWho's directing?

Director: Len Wiseman (feature film debut)

Director Notes: Len Wiseman got his start working as a prop designer for movies like Independence Day and Stargate, before becoming a director of music videos (as a stepping ground to feature work), making videos for songs by groups like Megadeth and En Vogue.

Screenwriter: Danny McBride (feature debut)

Based Upon: This project is loosely inspired by William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet", but in modern times, and with vampires and werewolves instead of the Capulets and Montagues, respectively.
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STARBUCKsChild

#6
August 27, 2003, 12:15:03 AM


Looks like a good Gothic film.  It reminds of The Crow series.  Is this actress new?  Fresh face.  I am so glad they didn't pick a teen superstar or something.
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#7
August 27, 2003, 12:19:00 AM
Quote from: STARBUCKsChild

Looks like a good Gothic film.  It reminds of The Crow series.  Is this actress new?  Fresh face.  I am so glad they didn't pick a teen superstar or something.

Kate Beckinsale.  You might know her from Pearl Harbor.

Is this thread void of IMDB?
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chainsmoking insomniac

#8
August 27, 2003, 07:30:17 AM
This film looks great.
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Raikus

#9
August 27, 2003, 09:18:23 AM
I've been waiting for Underworld for quite some time. If it can keep itself anchored in the gothic underground type mood I think it will be rather good. Most movies like this mess up and pay attention to the first part of the movie with set designs and cinematography and then devolve into a typical "movie" look. If it keeps the same M.O. as Matrix and Crow I'll be very happy.
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#10
August 27, 2003, 12:22:54 PM
This movie looks really great. The trailer looks great.

Twenty bucks says the dialogue & story suck ass.

I can see it now. The director is sitting in a room with some friends.

"You know what? We haven't ever seen a movie with Vampires & Werewolves going at it have we? By GOD! We have to make one. Here is what we'll do:

1. Borrow the look of The Matrix.
2. Write a crappy story about Vampires vs. Werewolves.
3. Use lots of special effects to cover up aweful dialogue.
4. Find a hot girl to dress up in lots of black leather.

Instant target audience!

Banky

#11
August 27, 2003, 02:11:04 PM
wow.  Way to be optimistic.

Myxo

#12
August 27, 2003, 04:28:07 PM
Quote from: Bankywow.  Way to be optimistic.

I'm equally optimistic that Christina Aguilera will ever be anything other than a fine piece of ass.

:)

Banky

#13
August 27, 2003, 06:05:48 PM
Quote from: halo_on
Quote from: Bankywow.  Way to be optimistic.

I'm equally optimistic that Christina Aguilera will ever be anything other than a fine piece of ass.

:)

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ShanghaiOrange

#14
August 28, 2003, 03:53:26 PM
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Last five films (theater)
-The Da Vinci Code: *
-Thank You For Smoking: ***
-Silent Hill: ***1/2 (high)
-Happy Together: ***1/2
-Slither: **

Last five films (video)
-Solaris: ***1/2
-Cobra Verde: ***1/2
-My Best Fiend: **1/2
-Days of Heaven: ****
-The Thin Red Line: ***
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