Released in 2003, Underworld, directed by Len Wiseman takes the best of filmography from action flicks such as the Matrix and combines it with a Quentin Tarantino/Robert Rodriguez-type plot.

Great movie and very unusual writing.  The acting was great (and Kate Beckinsale is marvelous).  I thought the plot lost a little of its nerve about half-way through the movie as it tried to establish the relationship between Selene (Beckinsale) and Michael Corvin (played by Scott Speedman).

Overall a great flick.  I need to rewatch the 2nd one as well and maybe I’ll blog about it as well.

Toby, any comments on this one?

I give it an 8 out of 10 stars.  Definitely dark, definitely intense.  NOT scary though.