Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

R

Released Jan 23, 2009

1 hr. 32 min.

Fantasy

Action

Horror

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29%

78 Reviews

Tomatometer

63%

100,000+ Ratings

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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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Critics Consensus

Despite the best efforts of its competent cast, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an indistinguishable and unnecessary prequel.

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KerryWhite's S

Rating: 8/10. 83/100

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/15/24

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Kamilla A

Best Werewolf story and Sequel in this franchise!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/11/23

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Jack O

So what is this? Another sequel to Underworld after Underworld: Evolution? No, actually. It's actually a prequel, with no Kate Beckinsale as Selene! But how is that possible? Well, it's because it's an origin story that is taken place before Selene is hunting for Lycans. Many centuries ago a werewolf battle known as Lycans are at war before Selene was born. And one vampire elder named Viktor had a daughter named Sonja and one adopted son named Lucian. Lucian escapes Viktor's fortress but is being whipped and imprisoned. And Viktor knows all about him and Sonja. Now Lucian has to go and rescue Sonja from Viktor and Lucian and the Lycans are at battle. Yeah, I can see why this is taken place and I can see why this is a prequel. Lucian is actually a bad guy in the first film and Tannis from the second film is the one who help Selene and Michael. Now then, I actually like this one because I kind of liked the idea of where it has sword fights against werewolves and castle fortresses. Don't get me wrong, I did like the Underworld fine despite it's pretnetiousness and I actually think that Underworld and Rise of the Lycans are better than each other now that is saying much. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is an obscure film to a certain extent much like Underworld. Now that I've got that decent prequel film out of the way I am now ready to do a sequel with Kate Beckinsale returning as Selene. Stay tuned for that!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

06/19/23

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Krishna K

फिल्म अच्छी है , बिल और केट ने अच्छा अभिनय किया है

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Danny C

This movie is awesome. There probably is something flawed about the script or directing. But I haven't noticed. Because I really enjoy this movie. Amazing acting and action. If you love ware wolves and vamps going to war. This movie is for you.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/10/23

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kennie b

I'm not generally a fan of prequels, especially where prequels aren't needed. I know where vampires and werewolves come from. I don't care where these particular vampires and wolves come from. I don't need reasons for an ages old feud, just please show me the feud. And it doesn't help that Kate Beckinsale is not front and center. More of her, less of this...please.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Patrick Tatopoulos

Director

Michael Sheen

Lucian

Bill Nighy

Viktor

Rhona Mitra

Sonja

Steven Mackintosh

Tannis

Kevin Grevioux

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - We Can Be Slaves Or We Can Be Lycans

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lycan Revenge

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Thirty Lashings

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian Versus Viktor

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Goodbye My Love

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - For the Sake of Your Grandchild

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Are You With Me?

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Lucian's Escape

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - Escaped

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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans: Official Clip - A Lycan Unbounded

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Hank Sartin

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Rated: 1/5

Nov 18, 2011

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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

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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

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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

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Likely to only please fans of the first two films.

Rated: 2.0/4.0

Sep 26, 2020

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Energetic, dark and satisfying, it does exactly what it says on the tin.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 31, 2019

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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
Executive Producer: Skip Williamson, Beth DePatie, Henry Winterstern, James McQuaide, Eric Reid
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

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