Ultraviolet - Review

Ultraviolet-
Directed by: Kurt Wimmer
Written by: Kurt Wimmer
Starring: Milla Jovovich (Resident Evil, 5th Element)
Cameron Bright (Thank you for Smoking, Butterfly Effect)
William Fichtner (Crash, Contact)

"Ultraviolet", the latest from Kurt Wimmer, the man that wrote and directed the cult sci-fi gun fest "Equilibrium". Even if you didn't know that "Ultraviolet" was made by Wimmer, it would still be obvious that it had some connection with "Equilibrium". So many scenes and fights are almost straight from "Equilibrium", which is not a bad thing, but then again, that's just about all "Ultraviolet" is, it's an action violence movie, by which I mean sprinkled between the action is a healthy dose of violence. The story that moves you from fight sequence to fight sequence isn't preticulary compelling, but one shouldn't watch this movie for the story. The style of special effects mixed with Wimmer's unique directing makes it a very interesting movie visually. Acting is unecessarily decent, or I should say that there is so little acting rather than just action that it really didn't matter whether or not they were good actors. Although I wouldn't pay to see it in theaters again, I would be willing to rent, possibly even buy it just so I can see all the cool fight scenes, and listen to the directors commentary because Kurt Wimmer, from what he's said in the "Equilibrium" commentary, has some very interesting things to say. If you're looking for crazy, off the wall, fast paced, gun filled action, then it's at least worth a rental, but if you're looking for something to really open your eyes and move you emotionally, then go watch something with Julia Roberts and pretend that you are entertained. 6.5 out of 10.

Side Note: I highly reccomend "Equilibrium", it stars Christian Bale (Batman Begins, The Machinist), Taye Diggs (Go, Rent), and Sean Bean (Lord of the Rings, Goldeneye).