Slick and fast-paced, Ultraviolet makes a concerted attempt to provide some characterisation to the major characters, and to have some sort of cohesive plot. These are things that many superhero films lack.

The film-makers work towards a final twist in the end, but there is some feeling that it is one of several possible endings considered by writer/director Wimmer, and therefore lacks punch. So to speak.

Definitely a must-see for the vampire-fans and superhero-fans and not a bad way to pass the time for science fiction buffs. While enjoyable, it may not be accessible to the mainstream audience, but let the mundanes eat cake and watch a romantic comedy. Ultraviolet is an interesting trip to the colourful side for the rest of us.

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by Ali Kayn Due for Australian release 3 March 2006 For credits and official site details, see below Search Festivale for more work by the film-makers below. See also: Search the site for "superhero" for other comic-style heroes. For a different take on vampires, try Buffy the Vampire Slayer or Twilight.

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Just the facts: Title: Ultraviolet (2006) Written by: Kurt Wimmer Directed by: Kurt Wimmer running time: The Players: Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund Official website: IMDb entry For session times of current films, use the cinema listings on the Movie links page. For scheduled release dates, see the coming attractions section. For more information about this movie, check out the internet movie database. For the latest additions to Festivale, check out the change history section.