Ultra Violet
Ultra Violet

Movie spotlight

Ultra Violet

2005
Movie
115 min
Indonesian

The loves of a struggling photographer and a bus ticket clerk are inextricably tied together after a chance encounter.

Insights

IMDb4.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users45%
Director: Kurt WimmerGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

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.

Critical Reception

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.

What Reviewers Say

  • 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.

Fun Fact

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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Alunauwie

Alunauwie

Ungu Violet, Rako Prijanto’s directorial debut, presents an interesting yet unoriginal story that struggles to leave a lasting impact due to uneven execution and weak chemistry among the cast. While the plot is systematic, the pacing feels ...