As a longtime Underworld fan who's rewatched Kate Beckinsale's leather-clad vampire battles more times than I can count, Blood Wars delivers exactly what the franchise does best: Gothic style, over-the-top action, and that signature blue-tinted underworld aesthetic. The 4K transfer makes Selene's silver bullets and marble-white skin pop, though dark scenes (like *that* icy fight sequence) still suffer from murky shadows.

The plot throws curveballs even for seasoned fans - Marius' identity had me pausing to text fellow Underworld nerds mid-movie. While not as tight as the first two films, it redeems the messy Awakening with satisfying callbacks (that cathartic kill scene homage!) and finally addresses Michael's disappearance... albeit with a rushed explanation that'll have you digging out your old DVDs for clarity.

Practical effects shine where CGI falters - Lycan transformations still look video-gamey in 4K, but the vampire coven sets and costume details (those armored corsets!) justify the upgrade. One gripe? That jarringly modern sex scene feels tacked on like studio-mandated 'maturity.' Parents note: This earns its R-rating with gory decapitations *and* unexpected oral sex.

For collectors, the German import version offers French/English options at half the UK price. Just temper expectations - this isn't reference-quality 4K, but a love letter to fans craving closure to Selene's saga. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to rewatch Evolution and finally understand what happened to Amelia...