Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet

Ultraviolet

2006Movie87 minEnglish

In the late 21st century, a subculture of humans have emerged who have been modified genetically by a vampire-like disease, giving them enhanced speed, incredible stamina and acute intelligence. As they are set apart from "normal" and "healthy" humans, the world is pushed to the brink of worldwide civil war aimed at the destruction of the "diseased" population. In the middle of this crossed-fire is - an infected woman - Ultraviolet, who finds herself protecting a nine-year-old boy who has been marked for death by the human government as he is believed to be a threat to humans.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes9%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users49%
Director: Kurt WimmerGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future, a young woman named Violet is infected with a deadly virus and develops superhuman abilities. She becomes a target of the militaristic government that fears her and her kind, known as 'hemophages'. With her newfound powers, Violet fights against the regime, seeking to protect a young boy who may hold the key to curing the virus and restoring balance to society.

Critical Reception

Ultraviolet was met with largely negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While some praised its visual style and action sequences, the majority criticized its convoluted plot, weak character development, and derivative story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its hyper-stylized visuals and kinetic action.
  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and lack of coherent storytelling.
  • Often deemed a visually interesting but narratively hollow sci-fi actioner.

Google audience: Google users appear divided, with some appreciating the unique visual aesthetic and fast-paced action, while others found the story confusing and the characters underdeveloped.

Fun Fact

The film's distinctive visual style, heavily influenced by anime and comic books, was achieved through extensive use of digital compositing and stylized color grading.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. This is certainly something different. It's a different approach to vampires (hemophages), it's a different approach to sci-fi, and it's a different approach to corporate dystopia. Oddl...