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Underworld: Awakening

  • 20122012
  • RR
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
153K
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Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrioress Selene leads the battle against humankind.
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When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrior Selene leads the battle against humankind.When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrior Selene leads the battle against humankind.When human forces discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan clans, a war to eradicate both species commences. The vampire warrior Selene leads the battle against humankind.

IMDb RATING
6.3/10
153K
YOUR RATING
  • Directors
    • Måns Mårlind
    • Björn Stein
  • Writers
    • Len Wiseman(screenplay)
    • John Hlavin(screenplay)
    • J. Michael Straczynski(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kate Beckinsale
    • Michael Ealy
    • India Eisley
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  • Directors
    • Måns Mårlind
    • Björn Stein
  • Writers
    • Len Wiseman(screenplay)
    • John Hlavin(screenplay)
    • J. Michael Straczynski(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Kate Beckinsale
    • Michael Ealy
    • India Eisley
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 322User reviews
    • 253Critic reviews
    • 39Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

    Videos4

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    Trailer 1:53
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    Clip 1:12
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    Photos222

    Theo James in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Michael Ealy in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    India Eisley in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Michael Ealy in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Michael Ealy in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Theo James in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)
    Kate Beckinsale in Underworld: Awakening (2012)

    Top cast

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    Kate Beckinsale
    Kate Beckinsale
    • Seleneas Selene
    Michael Ealy
    Michael Ealy
    • Detective Sebastianas Detective Sebastian
    India Eisley
    India Eisley
    • Eveas Eve
    Stephen Rea
    Stephen Rea
    • Dr. Jacob Laneas Dr. Jacob Lane
    Theo James
    Theo James
    • Davidas David
    Sandrine Holt
    Sandrine Holt
    • Lidaas Lida
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Thomasas Thomas
    Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried
    • Quintas Quint
    Jacob Blair
    Jacob Blair
    • Officer Kolbas Officer Kolb
    Adam Greydon Reid
    Adam Greydon Reid
    • Med Tech #1as Med Tech #1
    Catlin Adams
    Catlin Adams
    • Oliviaas Olivia
    Robert Lawrenson
    Robert Lawrenson
    • Waterfront Copas Waterfront Cop
    Lee Majdoub
    Lee Majdoub
    • Desk Guard #1as Desk Guard #1
    John Innes
    John Innes
    • Medical Supervisoras Medical Supervisor
    Tyler McClendon
    Tyler McClendon
    • Scientistas Scientist
    Panou
    Panou
    • Old City Cop #1as Old City Cop #1
    Ian Rozylo
    Ian Rozylo
    • Old City Cop #2as Old City Cop #2
    Benita Ha
    Benita Ha
    • Surgical Nurseas Surgical Nurse
    • Directors
      • Måns Mårlind
      • Björn Stein
    • Writers
      • Len Wiseman(screenplay) (story) (characters)
      • John Hlavin(screenplay) (story)
      • J. Michael Straczynski(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Mankind discover the existence of the Vampire and Lycan species and begin a war to annihilate the races. When Selene meets with Michael, they're hit by a grenade. 12 years later, Selene awakens and meets the vampire, David. She learns she had been the subject of scientist Dr. Jacob Lane, and the Vampire and Lycan species have been practically eradicated from Earth. Now, Selene and David must protect a 12-year-old girl against the Lycans who intend to use her. —Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • vampire
    • selene character
    • woman fights a man
    • woman murders a man
    • murderess
    • 215 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Vengeance Returns
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Fantasy
      • Horror
      • Sci-Fi
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong violence and gore, and for some language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The film takes place in 2015.
    • Goofs
      (at around 1h 6 mins) When Det. Sebastian is watching the security videos, we see a shot of Dr. Lane taking Eve down a hallway, with the security camera preceding them down the hall (moving with them), rather than panning to follow them as would be expected from a fixed-position camera.
    • Quotes

      Eve: I dreamt of the day we would meet. Like a silly little girl. You're as cold as one already dead.

      Selene: Yesterday, I was with your father. He was only a little further away from than you are now. I went to sleep. And when I awoke the next day, I learned that, overnight, 12 years had passed. And instead of the only man I ever loved, there stood a girl with his eyes. My heart is not cold. It's broken.

    • Connections
      Featured in Conan: The Mayan 'Dilbert Cartoon-a-Day' Calendar (2012)
    • Soundtracks
      Made of Stone (Renholdër Remix)
      Written by Amy Lee, Will B. Hunt, Terry Balsamo, Tim McCord, Troy McLawhorn and Will Boyd

      Performed by Evanescence

      Courtesy of Wind-Up Records

    User reviews322

    Review
    Top review
    5/10
    Just Not an Underworld Movie. . .
    This movie was, at best, mediocre. The action was good, I suppose, but it simply wasn't as good as its three predecessors. The plot was underdeveloped and unsatisfying. Also, without Speedman, it was really just missing something.

    The story was, quite simply, lacking. It's difficult to explain this film's shortcomings without spoiling it, but, to say the least, they ignored elements that could have made a good movie and skipped to rather simple, unsatisfying plot devices. This movie was also absurdly short, testifying to its lack of content.

    In the end, it just didn't feel like Underworld. I would compare this to the way I felt about The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, and Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides - just an out of place fourth movie of a series. I really wanted it to be good, but it just wasn't.
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    • Jan 19, 2012

    FAQ17

    • What is 'Awakening' about?
    • Is 'Underworld: Awakening' based on a book?
    • How long after 'Evolution' ends does 'Awakening' take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 2012 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Canada
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Underworld: New Dawn
    • Filming locations
      • Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Screen Gems
      • Lakeshore Entertainment
      • Sketch Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $62,321,039
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $25,306,725
      • Jan 22, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $160,112,671
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • Datasat
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • IMAX 6-Track
      • Sonics-DDP
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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