IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users45%
Director: Kurt Wimmer•Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
In a dystopian future where children are engineered to be assassins, a female warrior named Violet is tasked with protecting a young boy who holds the key to humanity's survival. However, Violet herself is a 'hemophage,' a genetically modified human with heightened abilities and a limited lifespan, making her mission a race against time. She must battle a ruthless government organization determined to eradicate the hemophages and secure the boy's future.
Ultraviolet was poorly received by critics and audiences, who cited its convoluted plot, uninspired action sequences, and lack of character development. It is often regarded as one of the worst films of the 2000s.
The film suffers from a nonsensical plot and generic sci-fi action.
Milla Jovovich's performance is largely wasted on underdeveloped material.
Visually, it's a chaotic mess with little substance.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be visually chaotic and lacking in coherent storytelling. While some appreciated the action, most felt it was ultimately forgettable and poorly executed.
The film was originally intended to be a TV series, but was retooled into a feature film after the pilot episode received positive test screenings.
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