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Jelda, what's that all about?

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Chrome said:What was the title of that movie translated into American English so I can find it on my video streaming service?

Spanish English.

IMDb site

Rotten Tomatoes site

Amazon site

Yahoo site

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crimsonmoose3 said:that whole Wrong Turn premise about teenagers (who honestly make me sick, they're such a cliché in slasher horror) "accidentally" stumbling upon a family of cannibals is just idiotic. That’s why the movie is garbage to me, along with everything else in it.

I actually think the success of the film comes from how everything revolves around those "mountain psychos" and the "teenagers." The way the tension builds, the situations they get themselves into & stuff... it's all really well executed. 👍

The teenagers aren't really the point—if you want to be picky, their characterization is incredibly shallow. But that doesn't matter because the story (well, the movie) doesn't focus on them. What matters is the situation they find themselves in. It feels pretty realistic, though that's not strictly necessary.

I actually borrowed the movie specifically because of Eliza Dushka, and I was even second-guessing it at first, thinking if there was too much gore, I wouldn't enjoy it...

But in the end, the movie COMPLETELY SURPRISED ME. 👍

Which I confirmed when I watched it AGAIN. 👍

Yeah.

crimsonmoose3 said:😂 😂 😂 Man, you really cracked me up with that one.
Look, we’re just from two completely different generations here. My taste leans toward the old-school classics—stuff like The Pack, The Thing, Proteus, the Evil Dead series, the House of Wax original, or Day of the Dead. You know, those vintage horrors from back when they didn't rely on a mountain of CGI to get by. I can't help it if my era was all about practical effects—visceral, gritty stuff involving guts and meat. But you haven't really checked any of that out, have you? Instead, you've gone all in on heavy special effects, mediocre flicks, and those silly remakes of Japanese horror like The Ring. When it comes to ghost stories, you go for The Ring, whereas I'd much rather stick to Poltergeist or Lady in Black and White. And honestly, where did you even get that idea about wanting more gore? Lawrence Booth2 absolutely lives for that kind of thing. 😁

Besides that, I don't get how a stupid videotape, some silly superstition, or a creepy little girl with greasy hair is supposed to give me the creeps. Silent Hill 3 and 4 actually managed to rattle me, but this American version of The Ring was honestly more boring than anything else. It just wasn't interesting at all.

If you haven't quite caught on yet, let me lay it out for you: I have a real weakness for quality horror, whereas you seem to be much more into the lukewarm stuff. Period.

Look, listen, Mr. Quality Classic—aka K. K. Constantin—what I wrote actually has nothing to do with SPECIAL EFFECTS. None at all. It’s more about the actual craft of filmmaking, which isn't really tied to the special effects side of things...

Honestly, I feel like so many of these supposed "classics"—you know, those older movies everyone obsesses over—are incredibly overrated. It really makes you wonder: what actually defines a "classic" anyway? 😂

Look, if you aren't really into VHS tapes and that whole retro aesthetic, that's totally fine—it's your call. But honestly? I still think The Ring is an absolutely incredible movie. 👍 Dark, yet absolutely incredible. 👍 Wrong Turn is a great movie, too. For real.

You really can't compare The Ring to those other horror remakes—whether they're Japanese originals or just standard Hollywood reboots. It’s in a league of its own. Honestly, it was the catalyst that kicked off that whole wave of horror remakes and single-handedly brought the genre back into the mainstream.

To be honest, I’m not really a huge fan of the horror genre. I usually steer clear of excessive gore, over-the-top violence, or anything that feels just plain gross. For me, it's all about finding that perfect balance—it's actually quite an art to strike it, whether you're watching or making a film. That said, Wrong Turn is actually really successful at hitting everything it aims for. Of course, I suppose it all comes down to what you're personally looking for in a movie...

The Ring is an absolute masterpiece... though I know you think it’s just boring or whatever—that's your call, I guess.

crimsonmoose3 said:As for ghost movies, I've always had a soft spot for Poltergeist.

How can anyone argue that Spielberg’s little family fantasy—which basically has zero actual horror elements—could ever be classified as a horror movie?

crimsonmoose3 said::
Silent Hill 3 and 4 actually managed to get under my skin—they really did manage to scare me.

To each their own, I guess.

Bye 👋

Look, you might not be a fan of The Ring, but one of its best qualities is just how bone-chilling it is (and let's be honest, it was beautifully shot 👍). This movie? It’s incredibly tense and built so well... I don't really care what similar movies came out before it, because this one is just a masterclass in execution 👍

It seems like you're looking for something else in movies, and I'm becoming increasingly "convinced" that your interest is tied pretty narrowly to nothing but guts being ripped out.

No disemboweled organs & Constantine cries.

HU HU...

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It’s a Horror comedy, kind of in the vein of Shaun of the Dead, but it definitely leans harder into the actual Horror side of things...

It's from the director behind Creep, Christopher Smith.

Check out the official Site here: http://www.severancethemovie.co.uk/

Not necessarily. You can't really argue about taste, because taste is entirely subjective—it’s just who you are. But you can definitely debate how a film is perceived as a piece of work, since there are so many different factors at play beyond just whether or not you personally enjoyed it...

So, what I'm saying is, Wrong Turn is a great movie; it's brilliantly shot and the tension is absolutely intense. 👍

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest is absolute garbage!!!!!!!!!!!! 👎 👎 👎 👎Gore Verbinski could have done so much better than THIS 😱 👎

Yeah, regarding Eugène François Vidocq... I actually liked that movie too, Eugène François Vidocq :he_he: I'm totally with you on this! But the issue isn't really about DivX files themselves; it’s about the people who just don't get it. They think they're outsmarting the system when they end up getting nothing but a big "smeče" for paying $3.25 instead of the actual $15 $6.75 or whatever. In reality, they're just screwing themselves over. It destroys the whole ecosystem. It undermines everything. When people put in the work to make a film, they deserve to have someone value that effort and want to pay for the original, rather than having people shamelessly peddling cheap copies...

Okay, that's one thing—whether prices for originals should drop, or movie tickets, or whatever—but there is absolutely NO JUSTIFICATION for piracy 👎

And yeah, a copy completely ruins the experience of watching a movie. You approach the film differently. When you watch the original, you actually respect it more, even if you end up not liking the movie by the time the credits roll...

Now, I can't promise I won't track down a DivX version of a movie that is practically impossible to find, but I do NOT support it 👎

It's the exact same thing, whether we're talking about video games or movies...

But all these trends point toward something else entirely... everything is moving online. If I could legally download movies from the web for a nominal fee with some time limits (which already exists, though mostly restricted to the United States...), I’d probably jump on that option in a heartbeat.

Which basically means video rental stores are definitely going extinct. Hmm.

Just like how MP3s became legit thanks to the iPod, it's about to happen with movies... the internet will turn into these virtual video rental stores where I can watch whatever I want for a small price. Hmm.

That's a really cool shot from Ultraviolet; you can check out the full thing over on the IGN website.

ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE and COMPLETELY POINTLESS MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Worst sequel yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 0/10. Ranking it alongside Scary Movie 2 👎 It’s actually even MORE BRAINLESS than Scary Movie 2, though it has a few marginally "better" bits. While SM2 was basically a non-stop party of insults without needing much actual parody, SM 4 just boils down to 5,000,000 wasted moments with almost zero successful jokes. This sequel TRULY MAKES NO SENSE. NONE AT ALL.

To address the guy who thinks the Wayans brothers are responsible for why the previous films sucked—actually, the "truth" is different. The earlier installments were WAY better than this one... If people claim this is better because the Wayans brothers aren't involved, and given that the Wayans brothers are usually synonymous with "crassness" and "shallowness," then how come the only decent jokes in this sequel revolve around crap and urine? (ironically, these are similar to the failed attempts in SM 2). Scary Movie 3 wasn't directed by the Wayans brothers either, but that is a MUCH better movie 👍 this movie is no good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To make a long story short....

Funny moments:

- I think I love you moment
- Million Dollar Baby moment (the only successful parody out of 500 senseless interruptions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
- microscope moment - urine moment
- urine moment
- Carmen Electra/ Church moment
- "take those clothes" moment
- Brenda shows Cindy news footage before/after 😂

And if I'm being really generous:

- Brenda Vs Saw clown face moment - Tom Ryan Oprah moment
- Tom Ryan Oprah moment (let's say partially)

+ 5,000,000,000,000,000,000 WASTED MOMENTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SM 4 has the ABSOLUTE WORST OPENING SEQUENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (out of all the previous films... ) Dr. Phil and Shaquille O'Neal have absolutely NO ACTING SKILLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! A pointless sequel. 👎

I think the movie is hitting theaters next week🤣









Laughing at films:

The Grudge
The Village
War of the Worlds
Saw
Saw II
Million Dollar Baby
Brokeback Mountain
Hustle And Flow
Shaun of the Dead

Official Site: http://www.scarymovie.com/

1. This isn't even really a movie; it feels more like twenty-five disconnected sketches strung together. Honestly, the film is just bad. After sitting through it—mostly playing around with different playback speeds to see if that helped—and then actually reading the blurb on the back of the DVD case, I can say that while critics might give it a 2/10, without any second thoughts, it’s a solid 1/10 for me.

Personally, I don't think there's anything supernatural about this show. The plot just drags on forever, and honestly, it feels like HBO made it using the same formula as their other series (like Oz or Six Feet Under... the beginning is fine, but then it's just YUCK). It starts off great, but then it goes nowhere... the show is just packed with cheap sexual provocations... but what's the point of that in a supernatural series? Sure, they cover more themes... but still... hardly anything actually happens. If only it had a better pacing... as it is, it's just nothing... I watched the first episode of season two and maybe the third...

brisksailor3 said:If I had known, I was planning to watch the first episode and then head out of town, but damn, after the game I ended up staying in the city with my friends, and how could I leave the crew just to go home and watch TV?
Maybe I'll download that episode from the Mississippi, besides, NBC will probably rerun all of this in the summer😁
What was the first episode of season two like? Who stayed alive, who came back to life, and who died?

So, yeah. Sophia's mom died, but they managed to save Sophia. Sophia doesn't want to eat anymore... Ben strangled Lotzo, and Management ordered Samson to hide the body or something... Lila wants to know where Lotzo is. Samson is playing along (though it's pretty unconvincing), saying he wandered off and that he'll look for him, but they haven't found him yet... Lila is worried... Management doesn't want Ben visiting her anymore because it "tempts" her, so they told Samson to send all messages through him... so... later it turns out Lotzo is actually alive? Or? The last episode of season one was actually pretty good... hm...

Here is a decent "official" review for Ultraviolet: Ultraviolet

An interview with Milla Jovovich: Rotten Tomatoes

Since the images from one of my previous posts (Downloads one) seem to have vanished, you can check them out here, and I’ll go ahead and post a few right here too... 😁















The last image is actually an invite to the "Wrap party." Back then, the film was still Rated R, but they ended up slashing it down to a PG-13 rating for marketing reasons, which meant about 30 minutes of footage just got tossed out... 😢

Here is what the stunt coordinator, Mike Smith, had to say to ComingSoon.net regarding that:

"most of these fights were choreographed for When WE originally started OFF it was rated R. Because of marketing, I believe it's now rated PG-13. So I'm sure some of the moves like chopping heads off and arms and lots of blood are probably gone."

Full Article: Training Milla Jovovich for Ultraviolet

On the other hand, I bet some people seeing that photo will start screaming "Kill Bill!!!!!!" or "Kill Bill!!!!!!!"—even in that last shot, Milla looks a bit like Uma Thurman 😲, though I think the movie itself is quite different... (plus, I've never been a huge fan of Kill Bill or Quentin Tarantino...)

A few more cool links for you:

http://www.freewebs.com/equilibrium-...ltraviolet.htm

http://www.millaj.com/film/ultraviolet.shtml

http://www.staticlineproductions.com/concept.html

That's all for now: D

A bit of sadness for Ultraviolet 😁 :

" ULTRAVIOLET = CULT FILM

cheesy dialogue

"you got hemo blood on me!....IT IS ON!!!"
"number of weapons found:..Many!!"
"you are all..Gonna die!"
"are you mental?!?!!"
" END her!!!!"
"It wasn't me you DUMB SON OF A BITCH!! , check my ID!"
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what else?

- unlimited ammo. (no need for explanations...It's just cool! so just roll with it)
- unlimited weapons. (guns and sabres)
- the Gravity leveler.
- Color-changing outfits (for no real reason..but hey, it looks cool!)
- Violet's hair also changes, (see above)
- Violet speaks Chinese to a Vietnamese mafia, and somehow still manages to communicate with them—how messed up is that?
- Violet is even more invincible than Agent Smith in The Matrix, except she's in the real world!

- Violet can decapitate a dozen enemies with a single sword strike.
- Violet is also capable of replicating any form of gun kata imaginable (like in Equilibrium).
- Violet's tears can save your ass too!!

How can you bash this film, people?
it was campy, embarrassing, cool, ridiculous, exciting, annoying, bizarre, entertaining, sexy, stupid, messed up...

IT Had some of the best action sequences in ages...and also had some mediocre ones. some great CG effects, and some horrible ones..

This film is a beautiful disaster. It's a UFO.
That's why I like it."

" Awesome Sci-Fi

This movie made my day, all the Sci-Fi and action a girl could ever ask for. this is an excellent Sci-Fi action movie with lots of action and effects and that is why I loved it. I didn't watch this movie to find anything else than I found in Resident Evil. She fights for her right to live and it's a hell of a fight.

TO smitty124 from the USA I only say "Seems like you missed the whole point of this movie. Genetics VS Humanity! if you need an easier storyline to follow i suggest you watch The Green Mile." And what is wrong with the line "Are you mental?" How is that any different from lines like: "You feel lucky, punk?", "I'll be back", "say hello to my little friend", "and now am afraid you are going to die young Jedi", "You gonna pull those pistols or whistle Dixie?", "Yippee-ki-yay, motherfucker!", "Some people deserve to die.", "Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn!", "Hasta la vista, baby!"........"

" this is one sci-fi / horror / action I really like!

This movie came out so suddenly, I wasn't even prepared for it. To me, Ultraviolet was a movie worth waiting for. It blends action, sci-fi, and horror all into one. It's a Cross between Blade, The Matrix, and Aeon Flux. I thought I might prefer Aeon Flux, but once I saw Ultraviolet, I knew I’d enjoy this one much more. It felt like Blade and The Matrix mashed together. I loved all the action, the suspense, and most of all, Milla Jovovich! Changing the hair and attire color was an amazing thing to see. That outfit looked wild when Violet (Milla Jovovich) absorbed the blood into her suit. And with a physique like Jovovich, there's just no comparison. The weapons she used—the guns with secret loaders, the Bladed Uzi, and that massive sword—would definitely make Blade jealous. I enjoyed this movie immensely, and regardless of what the critics say, I liked it a lot. 4.5 out of 5 stars."

" I saw it...and loved it

The reason I loved this movie so much is the great cinematography. The violence avoids the heavy gore you usually see in action movies like this. Too much blood is just distasteful to me, and this movie kept it minimal. The action sequence where Violet is on the motorcycle riding along the buildings was fantastic. I love it when there's a lot happening—bullets flying, debris everywhere. William Fichtner is great as always. I also loved the emotion coming from Violet because of her compassion for 6. Well done. Milla Jovovich is excellent in this movie. I’m actually curious about the significance of the Cross symbol appearing on everything—the coffee cup, the building shaped like a Cross. If there really is a comic based on this... I haven't read it yet, but I plan to. Great movie."

" insanely good

It honestly blows my mind that this movie gets so much hate. I find it hard to wrap my head around the idea that anyone would call it boring. It’s really not. To me, this film is everything Aeon Flux should have been. Ultraviolet has the whole package—the fight choreography, the outfits, the gadgets, the sets—everything is just dripping with style. It’s incredibly polished, right down to the smallest details. And obviously, Milla Jovovich is awesome; there's no debate there. Sure, the dialogue can feel a bit awkward at times, but that’s such a tiny gripe in the grand scheme of things. It definitely has those catchy one-liners, too. Watching Milla deliver "Watch me"? So cool, trust me.

I mean, what more can you ask for from a movie that's designed for pure escapism? Just clear your head and enjoy the ride. I am dying to have this on DVD."

" Hilarious and excellent film!!!!

A few buddies and I showed up way too late for "Walk The Line," so we just decided to hop into a different theater on the fly.

It’s been a long time since I walked out of a theater feeling this recharged. This movie was genuinely hilarious. Totally.

I’m not trying to bash the folks who took the plot and the dialogue way too seriously, but I really think this should be marketed as something anyone with a sense of humor can dive into. It would probably pull in way more cash if they did.

People just need to chill out—they're being way too harsh on this flick. Personally, I think it has real cult classic potential."

VTI bought up the entire Aeon Flux animated series (the full 3-disc DVD set), which includes all 10 episodes across 3 seasons plus some bonus features... Maybe you can find a copy sitting on a shelf at a local video rental shop somewhere...

Regarding A Little Trinket - the movie is getting an American dub 😱 I’m really not a fan of dubbed movies (regardless of the language they use), so I prefer watching things in their original audio. Honestly, I might just skip seeing this one in theaters altogether... 😢

bluebison8 said:@Brian Williams/">@@Brian Williams: So, you only care about movies like The Matrix or Lord of the Rings? Is everything else just irrelevant to you? I mean, if films like Equilibrium and Underworld—which aren't exactly cinematic masterpieces, but they're solid and fun enough—are considered "trash" by your standards, then your criteria are honestly pretty weird.

Look, I'm not saying I "only" watch movies like The Matrix (and I definitely didn't mention Lord of the Rings or give my take on it), and honestly, I have no clue which "other" movies you think I shouldn't be interested in. I already shared my thoughts on those other films. If you're into them, that's totally fine by me.

As for Lord of the Rings—totally off-topic, I know—I’ve never really been a huge fan of the fantasy genre. So, honestly, Lord of the Rings didn't do much for me. Don't get me wrong, the production quality is absolutely top-tier, but for me, once was more than enough. When it came on TV, I couldn't even bring myself to sit through it... and parts two and three? That was pure torture. I found myself skipping through scenes constantly, only to rewind them a second later because I thought I'd missed something important. 😂 Battles and raids? Yeah, that's just not really my thing. 😉 Honestly, I actually found The Matrix Revolutions way easier to sit through than Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. I barely made it to the end of the third LOTR movie, if I'm being real. :uf:

rapidviper54 said:I honestly think Ultraviolet is going to be the standout here. I mean, we have Kurt W. directing, the same guy behind that killer Equilibrium trailer, so my expectations are actually pretty high. To be honest though, the trailer for this one left me feeling a bit let down. I’m worried it might end up being total garbage, like Resident Evil and all those other mindless movies that just aren't worth the time.

cosmicraven2 said:It looks like the reactions to Ultraviolet are pretty brutal. From what I've heard from people who actually caught an unfinished cut, they ended up hacking out about 30 minutes of footage, which basically stripped away everything except the action sequences. Honestly, if that's the case, you might be better off just holding out for the "unrated" DVD release.

So far, Ultraviolet is getting slammed by critics left and right, but the people who actually dig it tend to point toward things like:

Look, let’s be honest: this wasn't exactly a deep or sophisticated piece of filmmaking. To be fair, it didn't even really push the boundaries of imagination. If there is one legitimate reason to sit through this, it's purely out of curiosity to see what kind of wild, unhinged nonsense is going to pop up on screen next. We're talking stuff that bears absolutely zero resemblance to actual reality. But hey, that's fine. The movie isn't aiming for realism, and it certainly doesn't make an attempt to be grounded. It’s all about those massive, over-the-top—and I mean *way* over-the-top—action sequences. Honestly, it feels less like a traditional film and more like a choreographed dance centered around a very attractive lead, peppered with plenty of death but surprisingly little blood. It honestly plays out more like a high-octane video game... or maybe just a vivid comic strip.

The movie is honestly great, but I can’t help feeling like the studio took way too many liberties with what Kurt W. originally envisioned. The vibe is significantly lighter than Equilibrium; if anything, it feels more like The Fifth Element in terms of tone. That being said, for a $30 million budget, you won't find better special effects anywhere else. They look absolutely flawless for this specific story—those comic book-style backgrounds are exactly what the film needed. My buddy's only real gripe was that Ultraviolet was just too overpowered, but let’s be real... how many movies actually pull that off? Hardly any. Honestly, it’s such a breath of fresh air to see something that breaks away from the usual Hollywood status quo. You can definitely tell this isn't quite the version Kurt W. intended, though. I’m really hoping the director's cut eventually hits DVD. Until then, just go out and enjoy the ride.

"I honestly haven't seen anything quite like this. And i Love The fact that People can't compare this to Aeon Flux or Resident Evil or The Matrix anymore. I mean, the only real comparison is Equilibrium, and even then, that’s mostly just because of Wimmer and a few stylistic choices—like the gun kata, for instance. Still, us die-hard fans caught a few little nods here and there. Personally, I don't think the special effects look cheap at all. In fact... they looked stunning. It’s easily one of the best movies I’ve sat through lately. I’ve always felt that art is totally subjective, whether you're talking about fine paintings, comic book ink, costume design, video games, or CGI. I just have a massive soft spot for vibrant, highly stylized visuals. So when I saw those projectiles tearing through the sky toward that skyscraper at the beginning.... man, I was on the edge of my seat. Anyone claiming the CGI in this is bad is just kidding themselves."

"First off, let me just say I'm writing this as a huge fan of both Kurt Wimmer and Milla Jovovich. I've always enjoyed their work, but this one really missed the mark for me. It was a pretty massive letdown. While I found some of the intentional cheese fun—lines like 'It is on!' or 'Are you mental?' actually worked for me—a lot of it was just painful. Like that moment where Violet tries to pull Six down from the ledge of the building? The delivery was just tragic. There are several scenes like that that just didn't land. On top of that, the plot was far from great. It was overly simplistic, and the twists felt predictable, cliché, and just subpar. To make matters worse, the ending felt incredibly rushed and lacked any real climax. Now, the action? That was solid. That was the one thing keeping me engaged through the clunky dialogue: knowing a great action set piece was coming up next. The only sequence I couldn't stomach was the motorcycle chase, which was completely undermined by poor CGI. The effects in that specific part looked amateurish—for a moment, it reminded me of something out of a low-budget horror flick. It really pulled me out of the experience. By the way, while Wimmer is definitely capable with fight choreography, I still think Yen Wo Ping holds the title for the most stylish combat in cinema. There’s a ton of familiarity here, too. It wasn't necessarily an all-in-one rip-off, but much of it felt recycled. The visual aesthetic and that soft lens look felt very reminiscent of Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow. The wild, abstract sci-fi tech felt like a blend of Aeon Flux and Minority Report. Even the action beats felt heavily inspired by The Matrix, Equilibrium, and Blade. As for the narrative, it felt like a mix of Aeon Flux, Equilibrium, Blade, and The Transporter. Ultraviolet just isn't exactly a masterpiece of originality."

"I actually thought the CGI during the motorcycle scene was great. Then again, maybe I was just too hyped up and caught in the moment to be critical. Whatever. It was probably the best chase scene I've seen in a while. I'm happy with it. Also, when Violet tries to help Six off that building ledge, that was such a genuine moment between them. It felt real and natural, and Milla played it beautifully. Seeing that scene made me finally understand why everyone raves about her acting. Just to be clear, I'm a big fan of Kurt's work, but I'm not a Milla fanatic. Luckily, UV isn't a total disaster. I don't pay much attention to what 'critics' say, unless they're being totally clueless. I don't hold a grudge against a movie just because some elitist snobs hated it. My only real issue is with the haters who haven't even watched it yet—it's frustrating to see people potentially hurting Kurt's career like that. This film could either be the thing that levels him up or the thing that slows him down."

"Look, they're two different movies. They don't share the same score, it uses a different take on gun kata, and the editing was clearly tweaked for a PG-13 audience. The ending is totally different, too. Sure, they share a similar theme and story arc, and I enjoyed that, but they aren't the same. This one has an engaging story, punchy dialogue, and convincing performances. Those hyper-dimensional weapon effects were cool, and I absolutely loved Milla's outfits and hair. Honestly, the cityscapes in UV actually look better than they do in Equilibrium. But hey, art is subjective, so I get where you're coming from. You went in wanting Equilibrium, but this isn't that. It sounds like you might have missed the point of the story entirely, and honestly, you probably would have been even more confused if you'd seen the extra 30 minutes that were cut from the theatrical release. Yeah, they both feature a resistance fighting a government, but it goes much deeper than that. And it's not about society rebuilding. You were looking for a heavy, serious drama like Equilibrium. This isn't that. It's an over-the-top, pulpy comic book come to life. It's meant to be pure, unadulterated fun and escapism. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. It was never trying to be a deep philosophical statement."

"I just walked out of the theater after seeing this, and honestly, I had a blast. I truly believe that being able to actually enjoy a film like this depends on how much cinematic and artistic experience you bring to the table. I’ve sat through thousands of movies over the years, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that nothing in a movie needs to be flawless to be worth your time. It's like when you watch an old cult horror flick—you don't dismiss the whole thing just because the character arcs are thin or the logic is shaky. You watch it for what it delivers in massive amounts: those haunting, unforgettable visuals and intense moments, even if they're wrapped in some cheesy lines and questionable acting. People who let the mostly moronic dialogue and nonsensical plot of Ultraviolet ruin the entire experience for them clearly haven't realized that a movie doesn't need to follow those boring, predictable Hollywood tropes of 'pseudo-realism' to be great. The director's visual style here is such a feast—incredible graphic design, sharp choreography, and clever technical gadgets all layered over a thin crust of action movie clichés. For what it was aiming to be, I LOVED IT. Personally, I’d much rather hand an Oscar to a movie like this than to some pretentious, hollow award-bait like Crash, thank you very much."

"I actually enjoyed this. I know everyone is making fun of it, but it’s really not that bad. The fight scenes were awesome, the lead actress had tons of style, and things were blowing up left and right. I went into the theater wanting to see a comic book come to life on the big screen, and that is exactly what I got. If I’m in the mood for deep character development and a heavy, gripping narrative, I’ll just go rewatch Brokeback Mountain."

That's basically it 😁