“Ultraviolet” (Screen Gems)
A Plague On Movies Like This
Milla Jovovich stars in the new sci fi film “Ultraviolet,” a movie that is reminiscent of “Aeon Flux.” Believe me that is not a movie with which you want to be compared. The similarities are that both deal with a futuristic society, both have a forceful heroine at the core of the story, and both are dull as dirt.
In the world Violet (Jovovich) inhabits society is divided into two groups. There are the pure blooded and those who have been infected with a deadly virus. Violet is an infected one, but somehow she stays healthy. How she has accomplished this is a little confusing. There seems to be some kind of serum that can retard the effects of the virus but not cure it.
At the start of the film she steals a case containing what is supposed to be an antidote. It turns out to contain a young boy named Six (Cameron Bright). Don’t ask, he is just in there somehow. Violet sets Six free from the confines of the case and they form a bond. Later both sides want him and chase the two in and out of tall buildings.
Violet’s main ally among the infected side is Garth (William Fichtner). Her main enemy among the purebloods is Daxus (Nick Chinlund). Both men want Six and pursue him to the death. Violet spends the length of the film trying to protect him.
Jovovich is good in her role as Violet. She looks great and has the athletic abilities the role requires (much like Charlize Theron in “Flux). It is a shame she has been reduced to starring in “B” grade features like this and “Resident Evil.”
Cameron Bright is starting to be the male equivalent of Dakota Fanning. He co-starred in “Running Scared” and now he is the co-star of this film. He is a talented youngster but he should avoid movies as inane as this one.
The special effects in the movie are pretty good. The futuristic look of the film is impressive, and it looks like some money was spent on getting the settings right for Violet’s adventures. In some moments in the film it looks like there is a combination of anime’ and live action.
The film is rated PG-13 for violence, brief nudity and profanity.
Perhaps kids who play video games will enjoy seeing the fast action of this film, but for those who are looking for substance in the plot, well this is a complete washout. “Ultraviolet” is “Aeon Flux, Junior” and as such is a complete waste of most people’s time and money.
I scored “Ultraviolet” a color-less 3 out of 10.
