By Jason Brown
Ultraviolet is a comic book movie in every meaning of the term; the opening credits present this very clearly. From the over-the-top visual style and action, to the cheesy and sometimes laughable dialogue it's all here and comic book fans may enjoy many of these points. However, as a movie, it doesn't have the same effect.
In the 21st century, a subculture of genetically modified humans called Hemophages emerge with heightened speed, stamina, and intelligence. The government considers the spread of this disease to be a hazard and seeks to rid the world of them. Violet is a Hemophage warrior sent to steal what is supposed to be the final weapon against the Hemophages. After the theft she discovers that the weapon is actually a small boy named Six and cannot simply hand him over for certain death. With both sides after her, she must fight to protect the boy as well as herself and unravel the truth behind the war.
Go rent Kurt Wimmer's previous film, Equilibrium to see a complete action movie.
Ultraviolet is a comic book movie in every meaning of the term; the opening credits present this very clearly. From the over-the-top visual style and action, to the cheesy and sometimes laughable dialogue it's all here and comic book fans may enjoy many of these points. However, as a movie, it doesn't have the same effect.
In the 21st century, a subculture of genetically modified humans called Hemophages emerge with heightened speed, stamina, and intelligence. The government considers the spread of this disease to be a hazard and seeks to rid the world of them. Violet is a Hemophage warrior sent to steal what is supposed to be the final weapon against the Hemophages. After the theft she discovers that the weapon is actually a small boy named Six and cannot simply hand him over for certain death. With both sides after her, she must fight to protect the boy as well as herself and unravel the truth behind the war.
Go rent Kurt Wimmer's previous film, Equilibrium to see a complete action movie.
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