Gaz
03-16-2006, 10:35 AM
Matrix-esque action sequences? Check.
Guns? Check.
Swords? Check.
Fists of fury? Check.
Mila Jovovich in skin-tight outfits? Check.
Plot? Um…
It would be overzealous hyperbole to call "Ultraviolet" the stupidest movie ever, but it is certainly a contender.
But hey, anyone going to see "Ultraviolet" knows it is not a highbrow film, with important social commentary or great acting. This is a comic book on the screen.
"Ultraviolet" is about one thing and one thing only:
Kicking butt.
The action scenes are quite good. Frenetic, well-choreographed, stylized and brutal, with a big old heapin' helpin' of the "bullet time" effect from "The Matrix." Violet plows through hordes of goons, punching, slashing, kicking, shooting and running them over with cars. At one point, she simply dances around in the center of a group of Asian thugs and taunts them into shooting each other. Did I mention that this is a stupid movie? Mooks drop by the dozens [or the hundreds in the final climactic battle]. There is a fight with flaming swords in a dark room that is fun to watch. And Violet always finds time to strike a pose for a moment before the next punch-up, giving you time to admire Mila Jovovich her latest costume.
Unfortunately, the filmmakers kept interrupting the fights with those pesky dialogue scenes. These are almost painful to watch. The dialogue is stilted and the delivery is usually WAY over the top.
Do you know what you get when you suck all the philosophical subtext and dialogue out of "The Matrix?" Well, sure, you get "Matrix Unloaded," but you can also get "Ultraviolet."
If you insist on a plot or meaningful dialogue. If you demand characters with more depth than a tissue. If you want some steak with your sizzle, then by all means pass on "Ultraviolet."
On the other hand, if you are the type who enjoyed "The Transporter" or "XXX" then give "Ultraviolet" a shot. You will have some fun and will not be burdened by any deep social issues or commentary.
I give this one 3 Hoots. The talky bits are just embarrassing, but the fight scenes are Hootable to the max.
Just make sure to leave your brain at home.
You won't need it.
xoxo~
Gaz
Having his brain reinstalled.
Guns? Check.
Swords? Check.
Fists of fury? Check.
Mila Jovovich in skin-tight outfits? Check.
Plot? Um…
It would be overzealous hyperbole to call "Ultraviolet" the stupidest movie ever, but it is certainly a contender.
But hey, anyone going to see "Ultraviolet" knows it is not a highbrow film, with important social commentary or great acting. This is a comic book on the screen.
"Ultraviolet" is about one thing and one thing only:
Kicking butt.
The action scenes are quite good. Frenetic, well-choreographed, stylized and brutal, with a big old heapin' helpin' of the "bullet time" effect from "The Matrix." Violet plows through hordes of goons, punching, slashing, kicking, shooting and running them over with cars. At one point, she simply dances around in the center of a group of Asian thugs and taunts them into shooting each other. Did I mention that this is a stupid movie? Mooks drop by the dozens [or the hundreds in the final climactic battle]. There is a fight with flaming swords in a dark room that is fun to watch. And Violet always finds time to strike a pose for a moment before the next punch-up, giving you time to admire Mila Jovovich her latest costume.
Unfortunately, the filmmakers kept interrupting the fights with those pesky dialogue scenes. These are almost painful to watch. The dialogue is stilted and the delivery is usually WAY over the top.
Do you know what you get when you suck all the philosophical subtext and dialogue out of "The Matrix?" Well, sure, you get "Matrix Unloaded," but you can also get "Ultraviolet."
If you insist on a plot or meaningful dialogue. If you demand characters with more depth than a tissue. If you want some steak with your sizzle, then by all means pass on "Ultraviolet."
On the other hand, if you are the type who enjoyed "The Transporter" or "XXX" then give "Ultraviolet" a shot. You will have some fun and will not be burdened by any deep social issues or commentary.
I give this one 3 Hoots. The talky bits are just embarrassing, but the fight scenes are Hootable to the max.
Just make sure to leave your brain at home.
You won't need it.
xoxo~
Gaz
Having his brain reinstalled.