Ultraviolet vs Upgrade
Upgrade has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 5.2/10 for Ultraviolet). Ultraviolet is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 40m. Ultraviolet is the older of the two (2006 against 2018). Both are action, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ultraviolet
Upgrade| Ultraviolet | Upgrade | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 27m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller | Action, Science Fiction, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kurt Wimmer | Leigh Whannell |
| Main cast | Mike Smith, Milla Jovovich, William Fichtner, Nick Chinlund, Cameron Bright | Betty Gabriel, Harrison Gilbertson, Ming-Zhu Hii, Simon Maiden, Logan Marshall-Green |
Synopsis
Ultraviolet
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…
Upgrade
A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will enhance his body. Now able to walk, Grey finds that he also has superhuman strength and agility — skills he uses to seek revenge against the thugs who destroyed his life.
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