Ultraviolet (2006)

Milla Jovovich
Cameron Bright
Nick Chinlund
William Fichtner
Sebastien Andrieu
Jenifer Caputo
Steven Calcote

Directed by Kurt Wimmer

Plot: Set in the late 21st century, a subculture of humans has emerged with a genetic mutation causing enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence. As more people are infected and the government becomes increasingly terrified of their growing power, those with the mutation are treated as outcasts, subjected to terrifying tests and put into quarantine. The government sets out to destroy them, but one woman is determined that that doesn't happen: ultra-beautiful, ultra-lethal Violet. With eye-popping martial arts skills and chameleon-like abilities, Violet becomes a rogue warrior bent on protecting her new race--and seeking revenge on those who created it.

Review: I was really looking forward to this film, especially after seeing Kurt Wimmer’s last film, Equilibrium, which I love. Although I am not a big fan of Milla Jovovich, I liked her in the Resident Evil series, I thought she looked kind of cool in the trailer.

The film is full of action and beautiful imagery. Unfortunately, it doesn’t go much further than that. Milla is good as the dangerous Violet, but there isn’t much to her character. The story is somewhat original, but nothing that special. As beautiful as the effects and imagery of this film are, they seem to overshadow the film itself. It seems as though the whole film is sold strictly on the effects and it kind of takes away from it. The action sequences are great in this film, but that is all this film really offers. If you are looking for non-stop action, this film is great, but falls short as an overall movie.
 

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