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  • Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
  • Opened January 23, 2009 | Runtime:1 hr. 33 min.
  • R
    bloody violence and some sexuality
  • Information for parents: Common Sense Media says not for kids. Read More
  • This prequel story traces the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their one-time slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, a young Lycan named Lucian emerges as a powerful leader who Read More
  • Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux
  • Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Horror, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Suspense/Thriller

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  • Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."
  • Rhona Mitra as Sonja in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."
  • Michael Sheen as Lucian in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."
  • Michael Sheen as Lucian in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."
  • Michael Sheen as Lucian in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."
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    UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS - HAIR-RAISING ACTION! GRADE: B-PLUS

    by MOVIES REVIEWER

    I attended the advance press preview last night of this 93-minute prequel to the two prior Underworld movies. Director Patrick Tatopaulos has scored a winner in this dark gothic origins movie about the Lycans and their relationship with the Vampires/Death Dealers.

    I was glued to my seat the entire time transfixed by the rich lush production and by the above-average acting dished out by the cast - especially Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy...
    The special effects were above-average given that Tatopaulos was a former F/X man(Godzilla, Independence Day, Stargate, Dark City, etc.). However, the fight/battle scenes were muddily choppy - the action hard to follow due to haphazard editing and too many fast close-ups.

    Otherwise, the plot/story was palatable - the costumes/make-up were on-target - the set design was spectacular.

    VERDICT:
    Highly Recommended - especially for sci-fi/fantasy/goth fans.
    Not appropriate for kids due to overt sexuality and extreme violence.

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    In the beginning...

    by Daydream

    A history lesson for the Underworld fans, Rise of the Lycans is an excellent addition to the trilogy. Rhona Mitra is just as stunning as the pale vampire princess than she is in real life and Michael Sheen (Lucian) fully envelops himself in his role, leaving no room for error. After seeing Underworld more times than I can count I knew what to expect out of this prequel. The only thing I would have liked to see was when Viktor killed Selene's (Kate Beckinsale) family and the pact made between Kraven and Lucian, but maybe that will be played out in another movie? The first Underworld will always remain the best. See them all, the special effects are out of this world!

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    "UNDERWORLD" ON TOP OF THE WORLD

    by riptide51788

    When I heard about Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, I, like many other fans of the previous two films, was excited yet unsure. I was excited that we would finally be able to see the back story spoken about in the previous two films, but I was unsure if it would be just as I had imagined it from the flashbacks and my own imagination. The good news: it was.

    The only part of the film that bothered me was the sex scene between Lucian and Sonja. It was intended to show how happy they were together but it ended up bordering on comical.

    There are plenty of fight scenes and some awesome moments that show you how powerful Lucian really is. There are plenty of familiar faces and also many new ones.

    If you have the time and like Vampires and Lycans (Werewolves), then you must go and see this film. It is truly worth it.

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  • 70
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    Thanks to sturdy performances by holdovers Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy as well...

  • 70
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    First-time helmer Patrick Tatopoulos (who designed creatures for all three pics)...

  • 63
    USA Today | Claudia Puig

    The highlight of this fantasy/horror hybrid is watching a pair of the best...

  • 60
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    Although the presence of Mr. Sheen is initially distracting, it soon becomes...

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