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Selene (Kate Beckinsale), a human turned vampire death dealer, learns about the betrayal
of Viktor (Bill Nighy) and now hunts for Kraven (Shane Brolly) and get the support of the last remaining vampire elder Marcus (Tony Curran). She tries to protect Michael
(Scott Speedman) a hybrid who hasn't yet fully discovered his abilities. Unknown to them, Marcus has another agenda of freeing his imprisoned brother and leader of the
Lycans (werewolves), William (Brian Steele), to be able to rule the earth. And watching and guarding their moves is their great forefather, Alexander Curvinus (Derek
Jacobi).
The film does not allow first time viewers who missed the 1st series be able to appreciate all that is happening. It talks about so many plots, the forbidden love story between Selene and Michael, the uncovering of the back story of vampires, lycans and their forefather; and the request to subdue the rebellious sons. Technically, the movie provides enough excitement during encounters between Selene and her foes but falls short of other similar genres (e.g. Blade). The fight scenes are passable but not very imaginative and gracefully choreographed. The interplay of modern and gothic themes is prevalent and catchy. The production design is commendable and provides depth to both scenes and story. The music is equally provoking. Camerawork and editing are tight and dynamic enough to capture and present the over-all mood.
The movie presents the many faces of love: Love knows no boundaries--the romantic love between a man and a woman cannot be
withheld by simply the differences of race or creed.
Love always forgives--paternal love can never be extinguished, no matter what the offspring has become. Love brings out the best in you--even if it hurts, you would always want your beloved (man or child) to go in the right direction, be guided and corrected, sternly if necessary. As Alexander Corvinus puts it, "no matter what they have become, they are still my sons"--and then gives Selene the blessing and the tools to put a stop to their destructions. Sometimes our parents need to be harsh and hard with us but this doesn't mean they love us less. In fact, they love us so that they endure the pain of seeing their child get hurt that he or she may be rectified. Love is sublime and divine. God sometimes gives us tests and trials to make us better to or correct us. We are made better persons by making us undergo hardships, with God always by our side, to strengthen our character and spirit. Over-all the movie is worth watching for the clichés perennial good over evil struggle, but because of the violence and bloodshed, it is better to limit viewing to the older viewers.
(Date Reviewed: 20 January 2006)
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