It's interesting and very telling that in the credits the actors are named last. It's Wiseman's way of acknowledging his films are not about performances but special effects.
Comment
07/01/06
Underworld: Evolution (2006)
16
%
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work 
Reviews Counted:98
Fresh:16
Rotten:82
Average Rating:3.8/10
Consensus: A visual and aural assault on the senses, this vampire-werewolf sequel makes a lot of noise and features a heavy-handed, overly convoluted story.
Runtime: 1 hr 46 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Bloodthirsty vengeance is measured out in buckets, not spoonfuls for this hard-hitting vampire movie sequel. The story picks up right where the first UNDERWORLD left off, in the midst of a war... [More]
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Tony Curran, Derek Jacobi
Director: Len Wiseman
Reviews for Underworld: Evolution
Takes itself way too seriously and relies way too heavily on its "multi-generational gothic soap opera" exposition volleys that crop up whenever someone's *** is not being kicked.
05/26/06
There isn't much that is new or fresh about Underworld Evolution . . .
03/29/06
Loud, dark, and hopelessly enmeshed in loop-de-loop arcing plot mechanics that create more confusion than tension.
03/18/06
... triste constatar que qualquer bobagem pode dar origem a uma série caso obtenha um sucesso - mesmo moderado - de bilheteria.
03/17/06
See it if you dig on action, vampires, werewolves, a little bit of story and plenty of bloody fun.
03/03/06
Silly fun but still, it's fun!
02/18/06
.
02/17/06
War Should Be This Much Fun.
02/12/06
Just one big bloody mess.
02/11/06
It’s not quite quick enough to be anywhere near as gloomily engaging as the cast’s original outing.
02/11/06
Just how much of the 105-minute running time of Underworld: Evolution, the sequel to the titular 2003 film, is actually a new movie is debatable since a good deal is told in flashback.
02/11/06
A worthy sequel and a bloody good ride.
02/02/06
Underworld: Evolution is what an Uwe Boll movie would look like if Sony's money were behind it rather than German financiers and if it lacked any unintended laughs.
01/31/06
It's like the story of Father Abraham if it were crazy and incoherant.
01/30/06
The movie isn't funny or campy or terribly exciting or very interesting, but it's not egregiously dimwitted or insulting, either.
01/29/06
Despite a better story this time, director Len Wiseman follows the same action-movie formula.
01/27/06
Underworld goes overboard.
01/27/06
An impressive bat-winged vampire king, Kate Beckinsale in skintight pleather, complicated but simpleminded plotting, death by helicopter blade, etc.
01/27/06
Not much has changed since you last saw the Death Dealer Selene (Kate Beckinsale).
01/27/06
Latest News for Underworld: Evolution
January 21, 2009:
RT Interview: Bill Nighy talks Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
RT travels to New Zealand onto the set of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans to chat to star Bill Nighy about the complexities of fang wearing etiquette, wet, velvet, 'battle' skirt... More...
October 26, 2007:
Underworld Prequel to Trace Rise of the Lycans
Last year's Underworld: Evolution was given an old-fashioned reaming by critics when it reached theaters -- but between box office and rental receipts, it's grossed over $100... More...
August 03, 2007:
Beckinsale On Catwoman, Wonder Woman, And Her Bond Girl Offer
One of the highlights of the super-long Whiteout panel at Comic-Con came when Kate Beckinsale popped in, fashionably late, and addressed a handful of roles she's been rumored to... More...
August 03, 2007:
Gears of War, Escape from New York No Longer Director-less?
Action fans who have been waiting for more news regarding two of New Line's major upcoming projects -- specifically, the Gears of War adaptation and the Escape from New York... More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
Fresh Links
Featured
RT on YouTube 
Subscribe to RT's YouTube channel and don't miss a second of our cracking video content.
RT on Twitter
Follow Rotten Tomatoes and join us as we tweet about the week's releases.
IGN RSS Feeds