The Covenant (2006)
7/10
Not too bad...More of an Action Chick Flick
7 September 2006
So, from the trailer you can tell the main plot--A long time ago — like, back in the 1600s with the Putnams and whatnot — five magical families settled and formed the Ipswich Colony in Massachusetts. Four families continued their bloodline hiding their powers, but one family mysteriously disappeared. Anyways, in the present day, the four modern descendants (Hotties, f.y.i.) unravel a disturbing plot for the ringleader's power when the lost bloodline returns.

I have to admit, I really wanted to see the movies because the guys were gorgeous, but also because it was from the producers of Underworld. That's what immediately caught my attention. Underworld had some great action sequences and I went in, expecting the same result with this movie. And I got it, and much more.

The final showdown between good and evil (if you didn't see it coming, watch the trailer again), was phenomenal! The sequence you kept your heart racing as Caleb and Chase battled it out, but too bad it wasn't a four on one battle.

However, the overall feeling of the movie was a bit choppy. One moment it's all tense, the next it's all happy-go-lucky. Just a lot of confusing feelings.

Well, the reason I call this an Action Chick Flick, is because, like I said before the guys are gorgeous, and damn near flawless! Though the characters Caleb (Steven Strait) and Progue (Taylor Kitsch) and the mysterious new evil guy, Chase (Sebastion Stan), are the main ones to be seen, followed by Reid (Toby Hemingway), and then Tyler (Chance Crawford;which you hardly ever see), they are like 10 foot eye candies on the big screen. Ladies, you won't be disappointed.

As for you boys, don't worry there's these two girls that just settle into the plot, Kate (Jessica Lucas) and Sarah (Laura Ramsey). Though you don't get to see their "assets" like you do with the guys, there's some PJ discussions that'll make you wish they had a pillow fight.

I really enjoyed this film. I wouldn't say it's a blockbuster hit or anything, but it's more for teenagers and it has an interesting plot. The action is superb, the guys a wonderful, and it makes you want to see more (and with the ending, it appears there could be that possibility). So, keep an open mind and just enjoy it, it's just pure entertainment with a crafty magical side.
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