7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In the Underworld, Vampires are a secret clan of modern aristocratic sophisticates whose mortal enemies are the Lycans (werewolves), a shrewd gang of street thugs who prowl the city's underbelly. No one knows the origin of their bitter blood feud, but the balance of power between them turns even bloodier when a beautiful young Vampire warrior and a newly-turned Lycan with a mysterious past fall in love. Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman star in this modern-day, action-packed tale of ruthless intrigue and forbidden passion all set against the dazzling backdrop of a timeless, Gothic metropolis.
Starring: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Michael Sheen, Shane Brolly, Bill NighyAction | 100% |
Thriller | 60% |
Fantasy | 43% |
Horror | 17% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 2.39:1
Original aspect ratio: 2.39:1
English: Dolby Atmos
English: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 (48kHz, 24-bit)
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 (48kHz, 16-bit)
French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Italian: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Italian
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
4K Ultra HD
Slipcover in original pressing
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.5 | |
Extras | 3.5 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
Sony has released the 2003 Action/Horror franchise starter film 'Underworld' to the UHD format. Sony previously released the film to UHD in 2016; this appears to be virtually identical in terms of video and audio presentations, though there are reports of a few minor alterations, albeit nothing that will make a serious difference in the sum total experience. The UHD disc features a new menu screen and adds a couple of extras not available on the previous UHD issue. Also included are two cuts of the film, one of which is new to UHD. Note that at time of writing this disc is only available as part of the five-film 'Underworld' UHD collection boxed set.
The included screenshots are sourced from a 1080p Blu-ray disc.
As noted above, the UHD disc appears to be virtually identical to the 2016 issue. However, note that there are reports of very minor color corrections in
a
couple of shots. That said, the review of the 2016 disc still suffices. Please click here for a full UHD video review.
The included Dolby Atmos soundtrack appears to be identical to that accompanying the 2016 disc. Please click here for a full UHD audio review.
For this UHD release of Underworld, Sony has redesigned the menu screen and eliminated the "Moments" extras and added new ones. Also
note that the UHD disc includes two cuts of the film: Theatrical Version (2:01:12) and Extended Version (2:13:36). For the previous release, the
Extended Cut was only available on Blu-ray, marking the
biggest reason to upgrade to this disc. The
bundled Blu-ray is identical to the 2007 release. For convenience, below is a list of what's included on that disc;
please click here for full coverage. As it ships in the five-film
Underworld
collection, a Movies Anywhere digital copy voucher and a non-embossed slipcover are included.
UHD:
Sony's new UHD release of Underworld is more or less a match for the 2016 issue with the big change being the add of the Unrated cut on the UHD format, earning this a recommendation above the standalone release.
Unrated
2003
plus Unrated Cut on Standard Blu-ray
2003
Unrated Extended Cut
2003
2003
plus Unrated Cut on Standard Blu-ray | PS5 4K Movie Essentials
2003
(Still not reliable for this title)
2006
2009
2016
2004
2014
2012
2014
2004
2011
2012
2002
2009
1998
2004
Unrated
2011
2002
1999
Special Edition
2000
3-Disc Set
2010
2016