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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

R Released Jan 23, 2009 1h 32m Fantasy Action Horror List
29% Tomatometer 78 Reviews 63% Popcornmeter 100,000+ Ratings
Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel king of the vampires, has persecuted the Lycans for centuries. Young Lycan Lucian (Michael Sheen) rallies his people against Viktor and his Death Dealer warriors. With his secret lover Sonja (Rhona Mitra), a vampire, at his side, Lucian leads the werewolves in a final battle to break free of enslavement -- or die trying.
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Despite the best efforts of its competent cast, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel.

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Hank Sartin Time Out Rated: 1/5 Nov 18, 2011 Full Review Robbie Collin News of the World Basically it's Frost/Nixon to Dross/Vixen. And there's plenty to be ashamed of. Rated: 2/5 Jan 30, 2009 Full Review Eddie Cockrell Sydney Morning Herald The numerous action sequences, while imaginative, lack a visual cohesion that allows them to be fully appreciated. Rated: 2/5 Jan 29, 2009 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review An efficient yarn about an uprising that, though we know the grim outcome, makes for a watchable diversion, even if it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Rated: 2.5/4 Dec 15, 2023 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com Likely to only please fans of the first two films. Rated: 2.0/4.0 Sep 26, 2020 Full Review Nikki Baughan Roll Credits Energetic, dark and satisfying, it does exactly what it says on the tin. Rated: 3/5 Oct 31, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Sean G This is honestly the most underrated prequel movies of all time I love how it straight up takes us back on how the war between vampires and Werewolfs started and it's ending left me off guard too 10/10 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/30/24 Full Review Dustin R It may not be as good as the first two films in the series, but it was cool seeing how it all began! Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Jay H Poorly written/acted, and with plenty of indiscernible dialogue. This prequel is needless and largely worthless. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review ED M I really great sequel (prequel) of the underworld saga. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/13/24 Full Review Joshua M Probably my fav Underworld film after evolution. Good story and epic fight scenes. The intro scene is like LOTR. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Eva G I wished they made Sonia hurt more when she died like the vision Michael saw in the first film. Apart from that they did a really good job to keep the consistency in the history. The love scene was a bit weird but I guess the actors are asked this sort of things. Very good overall I enjoyed it Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - We Can Be Slaves Or We Can Be Lycans Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - We Can Be Slaves Or We Can Be Lycans 1:31 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lycan Revenge Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lycan Revenge 2:50 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Thirty Lashings Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Thirty Lashings 2:07 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian Versus Viktor Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian Versus Viktor 3:04 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Goodbye My Love Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Goodbye My Love 2:56 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - For the Sake of Your Grandchild Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - For the Sake of Your Grandchild 3:00 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Are You With Me? Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Are You With Me? 1:40 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian's Escape Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian's Escape 2:26 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Escaped Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Escaped 2:19 Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - A Lycan Unbounded Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - A Lycan Unbounded 2:43 View more videos
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Synopsis Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel king of the vampires, has persecuted the Lycans for centuries. Young Lycan Lucian (Michael Sheen) rallies his people against Viktor and his Death Dealer warriors. With his secret lover Sonja (Rhona Mitra), a vampire, at his side, Lucian leads the werewolves in a final battle to break free of enslavement -- or die trying.
Director
Patrick Tatopoulos
Producer
Gary Lucchesi, Tom Rosenberg, Len Wiseman, Richard S. Wright
Screenwriter
Danny McBride, Dirk Blackman, Howard McCain
Distributor
Screen Gems
Production Co
Lakeshore International, Screen Gems
Rating
R (Some Sexuality|Bloody Violence)
Genre
Fantasy, Action, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 23, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 16, 2012
Box Office (Gross USA)
$45.8M
Runtime
1h 32m
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