Underworld: The Legacy Collection (Underworld / Underworld: Evolution / Underworld: Rise of the Lycans / Underworld: Awakening) [Blu-ray]

The Underworld Legacy Collection is a series of movies about a war between vampires and lycans (werewolves).In Underworld, the primary character, Selene, has been a warrior class of vampire for 600 years. During a mission, she encounters a human doctor, Michael Corvin being followed by Lycans for reasons unknown. During the firefight, she rescues him from them. but he has been bitten already. Intrigues follow and she and Michael uncover a secret history of the 1000-year war. One that directly affects her past and changes her future. The first movie is both action and romance movie with the Selene/Michael situation as well as the discovery of tragic love of Lucian/Sonja ala Romeo & Juliet. He, a lycan slave and she, a vampire elder's daughter. The Underworld moves at a fast pace and doesn't get too far, romantically, because of the speed of the movie.Underworld Evolution continues immediately from the first as Selene and the hybrid, Michael, continue their efforts to survive by reaching the only surviving elder, Marcus, only to discover he is a hybrid as well, and one with an agenda all his own. Between running and fighting, Selene and Michael discover not only their love for each other, but an ancestor they weren't aware existed...the first true immortal (neither vampire or lycan), Alexander Corvinus, Michael's direct ancestor from the mortal bloodline. Mortally wounded by his son, Alexander imparts a bloodgift to Selene to end Marcus's rampaging quest that could have devastating consequences for the entire world. Michael and Selene resolve the situation and discover a side effect of Alexander's gift...she's a daywalker. The second movie is faster than the original, but doesn't squander the efforts to tell of the developing relationship between Selene and Michael or the revelations made of Selene's mortal past.Underworld Rise of the Lycans doesn't really involve Selene or Michael except in flashbacks (or flashforwards if you prefer). It takes place 1000 years before and tell of the tragic love of Lucian and Sonja. An interesting story, that while takes an intriguing look into the past, moves too fast and is over in less than 1 hour 20 minutes. While it has plenty of action, they should have explored more of the relationship between the two doomed lovers. Still an entertaining viewing.Underworld Awakening is actually a misnomer. 12 years later, the secret is out. The existence of both species is now public knowledge. Humanity has united and virtually exterminated both species. Following an ambush of the two lovers, Selene wakes up from cryogenic sleep after 12 years. She escapes and discovers a world she doesn't recognize. She meets up with a deathdealer wannabe and finds a little girl that everyone seems to want - badly. She quickly discovers that this is no mere girl. This (powerful) girl is daughter of Michael and Selene. Easily as powerful as both parents and she hasn't even grown into her full capabilities yet. Discovering that certain agencies have been compromised, she finds an ally with a mortal cop. A cop who has sympathy for Selene as his late wife had become a vampire, and sacrificed herself before the authorities endangered her husband. Eventually she discovers that Michael is alive and has to choose between rescuing him or their daughter. Underworld Awakening has Selene dealing with the loss of Michael, the discovery of a child that didn't exist when she was last awake, and trying to deal with emerging emotions she was never prepared to handle. As well as facing genocide by humans and a new breed of super-lycan. The movie leaves an opening for the next film (hopefully reuniting the family Corvin). It would be interesting to see how Eve (the daughter and former labrat) develops in both power and maturity.Collectively, one of the better movie franchises that has been released. I find that the nature of the vampires and lycans (viral, not supernatural) to be one of the better explanations of their existence. Underworld Awakening was also filmed in 3D (like Avatar), so that depth perception is nothing short of amazing. They don't do scenes like knives, exploding throwing stars, etc. just because it was filmed in 3D. They had scenes like that in all the movies.Despite the weakness (and shortness) of the third movie, I highly recommend the Underworld Legacy Collection. Kate Beckinsale performs superbly as Selene, and Scott Speedman does well as Michael. Other notable performances: Bill Nighy (Victor), Tony Curran (Marcus), Michael Sheen (Lucian), Shane Brolly (Kraven), and the debut of India Eisley (Eve).

So if you look elsewhere on amazon, you'll find a complete underworld collection (all 5), however this is the one you want to purchase, even though it only has the first four. The collection that has all 5 in it, has them all packaged into a single case, stacked on top. Not ideal for anyone who likes these movies enough to actually own them. Instead, buy this, which does in fact play in US and Canadian blu ray players (which was my only concern). Then just buy the 5th movie cuz it's cheap anyway! So thrilled with this purchase! All the discs have their own case, and when all 5 are sitting next to eachother on the shelf, they look great. Just what I wanted!

Any one who likes to watch Kate Bekinsale perform will like these movies. She does an outstanding job bringing Selene to life. The original description indicated that there were no special features. I was very delighted to find this was not the case.Underword has the following special features:Director and Cast CommentaryOuttakesFang vs. Fiction - DocumentaryStoryboard ComparisonMusic Video : Finch: "Worms of the Earth"Seven FeaturettesUnderworld: Evolution has the following special features:Director and Filmmakers CommentaryMusic Video: "Her Portrait In Black" by AtreyuSix FeaturettesUnderworld: Rise of the Lycans has the following special features:Filmmaker CommentaryUnderworld:Rise of the Lycans - From script to screenThe Origin of the FeudRe-Creating the Dark Ages - The Look of Underworld: Rise of the LycansMusic Video: Deathclub by William ControlBlu-Ray Eclusive Special FeaturesBehind the Castle Walls - Picture-in-PictureLycanthropes Around the World - Interactive MapUnderworld : Awakening has the following special features:Fillmmakers CommentaryBlu-Ray ExclusivesBlooper Reel"Heavy Prey" Music Video by Lacey Sturm featuring Geno LeonardoFive Behind-the-Scenes Featurettesand exclusive to this Blu-Ray:Cracking the Underworld: Picture-in-Picture Experience

This set came very quick along with my other two purchase from amazon. I was actually expecting this to come late but am glad it did arrive soon. They all came in individual packaging from all four movies with ultraviolet copy for the set online. This was a good price since i only purchase the first movie Underworld in dvd when it first came out. its a good movie and i have seen all in the movies except the last one. Am glad the set came out soon, but it look like there is another movie i hope we don't have to wait very long since Kate is not getting younger. And they keep adding new character in the movies. Finally worth spending $40.00 for four movies. Not a bad deal its more if you buy it in best buy i did but return it when i saw its a lot cheaper in amazon you just have to wait..

Love the price for this four movie set especially because only the first two are on Netflix but the case for the fourth movie is broken at the corner. I'm sure they'd replace it no problem but I'm not sure if I care enough to deal with the hassle. I haven't watched the movies yet so if there's an issue there then I'll return them but otherwise, it's just the case.Update: I added a star, the disc in the broken case worked perfectly fine. Still not 5 stars because it's possible it was sent broken and this is a review of the physical collection and not the movies themselves.

Llegó un día antes del estipulado. Es exactamente como lo muestra la imagen de Amazon. Vienen las cuatro primeras películas separadas cada una en su caja, y dentro de una caja de cartón, como lo muestro en las fotos.Características técnicas de audio, y subtítulos:- Underworld (Inframundo): audio en inglés PCM 5.1 Dolby digital, y subtítulos en inglés SDH, francés e italiano [carece de subtítulos en español].- Underworld: Evolution (Inframundo: La evolución): audio en inglés 5.1 Dolby digital, e inglés PCM 5.1 Dolby digital. Subtítulos en inglés SDH, chino mandarín, francés, portugués y español mexicano.- Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (Inframundo: La rebelión de los Lycans): audio en inglés Dolby TrueHD 5.1 / subtítulos en inglés SDH, francés, portugués y español mexicano.- Underworld: Awakening (Inframundo: El despertar): audio en inglés 7.1 DTS HD-Máster Audio; subtítulos en inglés SDH, francés y español mexicano.Si quieren saber acerca del doblaje, compren el producto, o háganle zoom a las fotos. La saga es sumamente emocionante, es muy buena. ¡Excelente servicio de Amazon!

If you like vampire and werewolf movies, this is the collection for you. Action packed through out.

One of my fav supernatural films.

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Inizio col parlare della confezione blu-ray, il cofanetto contiene tutti i film della saga di Underworld, ad un prezzo contenuto.Il cofanetto è in cartoncino, ma è di poco migliore rispetto ad altri. I dischi blu-ray ottimi, niente da ridire, ogni disco ha la sua copertina.La storia per chi non lo sapesse o non lo avesse letto, è incentrata in un mondo simile al nostro, dove la guerra tra vampiri e licantropi è in corso fin dall'antichità. Per il resto consiglio di leggere la trama o se si è appasionati di questo mondo, vedersi subito questi film se ve li siete persi. Le due razze sono ben caratterizzate (più i vampiri che i licantropi) e le scene d'azione fanno il loro effetto, intrattenendoti e facendoti appasionare a questo mondo 'cupo' e alternativo al nostro, e a questa storia ben diversa da altri generi di film/serie tv sui vampiri/licantropi.La qualità video/audio è veramente ottima, forse solo nei primi due film un po' più vecchi, si nota leggermente la grana nelle scene notturne (può essere che si noti o no anche a seconda del lettore usato) ma più che godibile, l'audio è enfatizzato da un impianto audio 5.1 ma solo negli ultimi due film si nota una migliore qualità (per il DTS/HD).I contenuti speciali sono molti e alcuni veramente interessanti, sia inerenti ai film ma anche al mondo dei vampiri/licantropi, rendendo il tutto ancora più affascinante e intrigante.In conclusione, il cofanetto della saga merita e lo consiglio a tutti gli appasionati ma anche agli altri, a cui piace vedere film d'azione, sono una saga di film che hanno il loro fascino e devono essere visti!