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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
Every war has a beginning.
2009 · 1h 32m · R
Action, Fantasy, Thriller
Directed by
Patrick Tatopoulos
Overview
A prequel to the first two Underworld films, this fantasy explains the origins of the feud between the Vampires and the Lycans. Aided by his secret love, Sonja, courageous Lucian leads the Lycans in battle against brutal Vampire king Viktor. Determined to break the king's enslavement of his people, Lucian faces off against the Death Dealer army in a bid for Lycan independence.
Director and cast
- Patrick Tatopoulos Director
- Bill Nighy as Viktor
- Michael Sheen as Lucian
- Rhona Mitra as Sonja
- Shane Brolly as Kraven
- Steven Mackintosh as Andreas Tanis
- Kevin Grevioux as Raze
- David Aston as Coloman
- Geraldine Brophy as Nobleman's Wife
- Leighton Cardno as Fearful Lycan
- Alexander Carroll as Young Lucian
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
29%
Tomatometer
Rotten
It is not necessary to have seen the first two Underworld films to fully enjoy the third. It might be helpful, however, to first see a bartender.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
Rotten
The storyline essentially replicates that of Underworld and Underworld: Evolution, meaning that if you've seen one or both of them, there's no compelling reason to spend your hard earned dollars on the third.
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Rotten
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is as unnecessary as it is uninvolving. Only fans desperate to learn how the whole vampire-werewolf conflict began are likely to get anything out of this viewing experience.
Jason Anderson, Toronto Star
Fresh
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is surprisingly campy fun, mostly succeeding through the power of its lead performances.
Claudia Puig, USA Today
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