Comic Reviews
Saying Ultraviolet is bad is an understatement…or that is until I rewatched it. I originally saw this before seeing writer/director Kurt Wimmer’s previous cult hit Equilibrium (FYI I didn’t like that film either) realizing then that Wimmer is creating his own style and world with his films that don’t mesh with what audiences generally associate with sci-fi films. I rewatched Ultraviolet again with an open mind and found myself actually enjoying the chaos of Wimmer’s creation. Both of these Wimmer films are pumped up comic book flourishes of an idealized alternate universe where logic is thrown out the window and replaced with an aesthetic of bloodless violence gone haywire in a martial arts infused world.
Did you get all that?
Well, it’s okay if you didn’t because it won’t matter. Ultraviolet is a pretty straight forward story about Violet (Milla Jovovich) who is hemophage (a vampire for the uninformed) in a world where a man called Daxus (Nick Chinlund) is trying to usurp total control by using a secret weapon against the populace. When Violet intercepts this package she is surprised to find that it is really a young boy Six (Cameron Bright) who has the power to bring the world to its knees.
Does this not sound like at ‘90s comic book yet?
It’s all pretty straight forward from there as Violet tries to save Six from the legion of Daxus’ soldiers who want the stolen package returned. If there had been a comic book in the ‘90s based upon this character I’m sure it would’ve been a huge hit as the visual style is very catchy (although the visual effects are questionable at best).
Coming from a history of growing up with comics in the ‘90s I noticed all of the film’s influences the second time around. I can see where this film is a perfect representation of that era. I’m just not a fan of it, even though I can appreciate it.
The film has an over active imagination when it comes to violence and guns that marvels anything seen in The Matrix films and for some that is enough. I rewatched the film. I laughed my when I recognized its comic book influences; thus I actually found myself enjoying it. Ultraviolet is no Spider-Man or Superman but its not Barb Wire or Catwoman, either.
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What are the worst comic book movies ever?
That’s right, a girl is asking you to rant about something nerdy.
Love your continuity? Hate Hollywoddizing characters? Pic one or more comic book movies that pissed you off & point out the highlights, or choose a single movie & write a scathing review.
Also, I’m looking for some suggestions to send to Linkara, so while we’re at it, have you ever read a new comic or an issue of a regular series you read that spun your head with awfulness?
Don’t be afraid to say you hated a popular box office hit either; it’s a fan’s right to complain about things being changed.
& yes, movies based on anime or manga not made in Asia are an abomination. Actualy, I’ve seen J-Dramas. They’re an abomination no matter where they’re made.
Ok, I saw the movie Spiderman and I absolutely HATED it. I am a die-hard Spiderman comic fan and I was so excited when the movie came out but when I went to see it I was so dissapointed. It was so different from the comics, for example: It was in present time (That REALLY ticked me off), Green Goblin had this new looking suit that “Yeah, it looked cool” but the one from the comic book was way better. They also didn’t pick the right actor for Peter. My friend (whom is a girl) thought Peter Parker looked “pretty cute” in the beginning andshe thought Flash looked like crap. So there was something that I was kind of speculative at. Another thing is Green Goblin wasn’t the first real super villian that Spidey faced, it would’ve been so cool to see him fight Molten Man or other villains instead of the plain old Goblin. They also did something that really ticked me off, they buried Norman Osborne! (Green Goblin) In the comics he escapes and later comes back to haunt Peter so he can’t do much if he’s buried in the ground! I did not like it even though the special effects weren’t bad I did NOT like it.
