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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

"Every war has a beginning."

2009-01-22 Fantasy 1hr 32m

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.

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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.

  • Released
    2009-01-22
  • Revenue
    $92,158,961
  • Budget
    $35,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 32m
  • Genre
    Fantasy, Action, Thriller
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English
  • imdb-logo
    6.5
  • Production
    Screen Gems, Lakeshore Entertainment, Sketch Films, UW3 Film Productions

Crew

Patrick Tatopoulos
Director
Danny McBride
Screenplay
Gary Lucchesi
Producer
Keywords:
prison vampire slavery castle forbidden love werewolf battle slave fictional war gothic dungeon dark fantasy aristocracy urban gothic

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Cast

Rhona Mitra

Rhona Mitra
Sonja
Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy
Viktor
Michael Sheen

Michael Sheen
Lucian
Shane Brolly

Shane Brolly
Kraven
Steven Mackintosh

Steven Mackintosh
Andreas Tanis
Kevin Grevioux

Kevin Grevioux
Raze
David Aston

David Aston
Coloman
Geraldine Brophy

Geraldine Brophy
Nobleman's Wife
Leighton Cardno

Leighton Cardno
Fearful Lycan
Alexander Carroll

Alexander Carroll
Young Lucian
Elizabeth Hawthorne

Elizabeth Hawthorne
Orsova
Jason Hood

Jason Hood
Death Dealer
Mark Mitchinson

Mark Mitchinson
Nobleman
Craig Parker

Craig Parker
Sabas
Timothy Raby

Timothy Raby
Janosh
Tania Nolan

Tania Nolan
Luka
Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale
Selene
Jared Turner

Jared Turner
Xristo
Olivia Taylforth

Olivia Taylforth
Young Sonja
Larry Rew

Larry Rew
Kosta
Eleanor Williams

Eleanor Williams
Teenage Girl
Brian Steele

Brian Steele
Big Lycan / Creature Performer

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Reviews for Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
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A Review by John Chard 6.5

Written by John Chard on 2015-10-09

I should have crushed you under my heel the day you were born. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is the prequel to the previous two Underwor... read more

I should have crushed you under my heel the day you were born. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is the prequel to the previous two Underworld films. It tells the story about what led to the werewolf/vampire feud, with bloody energetic results. In core essence this is Braveheart/Spartacus, only in CGI laden horror/action form. Michael Sheen buffs up into Karl Urban, who as Lucian (bad ass Lycan) leads his species to a bloody revolt, and Kate Beckinsale has made way narratively for Rhona Mitra, who sexes things up. The action is pulse raising and the Gothic designs and atmospherics are first rate, while the battle royale finale is fit to crown any genre film of its type. Problems are evident, though. The constant flow of CGI blood becomes irritating after a while, and Bill Nighy (in spite of being a franchise regular) is still looking miscast! But it has proved to be a series with hairy legs and fangs that refuses to die, a popcorn munchers dream. So enjoy the spectacle and the screenplay homages, and I'll have a bag of tortilla chips and a choc ice please. 6.5/10

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A Review by EvilWayz 10

Written by EvilWayz on 2017-07-01

No idea why the rating for this flick is hovering just above 50"%. As far as prequels go this one is brilliant. The first movie left a lot... read more

No idea why the rating for this flick is hovering just above 50"%. As far as prequels go this one is brilliant. The first movie left a lot of gaps in the story, where did Lucian come from, what started the war, how did he get to be the lover of the King's daughter in the first place. While there is a lot of epic battles with the gore that goes with, this movie is easily the best movie in the franchise, which is minor heresy on my part since Kate Beckinsale is the quintessential vampire in my book. Rhona Mitra throws down hard as the rebellious daughter of the King, and her haughtiness and disdain are completely believable to the point we think that Lucian's love for her is unrequited. I can't go into it any more without spoiling the movie but if Evolution let you down a bit, Rise of the Lycans will restore you faith in the franchise.

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A Review by John Chard

I should have crushed you under my heel the day you were born. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is the prequel to the previous two Underworld films. It tells the story about what led to the werewolf/vampire feud, with bloody energetic resu...

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A Review by John Chard 6.5

Written by John Chard on 2015-10-09

I should have crushed you under my heel the day you were born. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is the prequel to the previous two Underworld films. It tells the story about what led to the werewolf/...

read more
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A Review by EvilWayz 10

Written by EvilWayz on 2017-07-01

No idea why the rating for this flick is hovering just above 50"%. As far as prequels go this one is brilliant. The first movie left a lot of gaps in the story, where did Lucian come from, what star...

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