Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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  • Opened January 23, 2009 
  • 1 hr 32 min
  • R | bloody violence and some sexuality

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says not for kids. More on child suitability

  • 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 rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja, in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom. Full synopsis

  • 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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Loved it-not for the younger kiddos....

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Michael Rechtshaffen

Thanks to sturdy performances by holdovers Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy as well as tidy, unfussy direction by first-timer Patrick Tatopoulos, the creature designer who is taking the reins from originator Len Wiseman, the third installment in the successful franchise should be to the fan base's lycan. Read full review

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Variety
| Joe Leydon

First-time helmer Patrick Tatopoulos (who designed creatures for all three pics) offers a satisfyingly exciting monster rally that often plays like a period swashbuckler. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

The highlight of this fantasy/horror hybrid is watching a pair of the best British character actors --- Bill Nighy and Michael Sheen -- shed their thespian respectability and unleash their inner beasts. Read full review

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The New York Times
| Manohla Dargis

Although the presence of Mr. Sheen is initially distracting, it soon becomes the movie's greatest asset. There is, as it turns out, some benefit to having a real performance even in a formulaic entertainment like this. Read full review

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Bill Nighy in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans."