The trilogy-maker of the Underworld series is a prequel, going back to the Dark Ages, and tracing the origins...
The trilogy-maker of the Underworld series is a prequel, going back to the Dark Ages, and tracing the origins of an ancient blood feud between the vampire Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the werewolf Lycans.
Lucian (Sheen), an enslaved Lycan, rallies his fellow werewolves to revolt against their captor - the cruel, vampire leader Viktor (Nighy). Joining the raging Lucian is his top secret lover: Viktor's daughter Sonja (Mitra). This, the ultimate in betrayals for Viktor, sets the scene for a big ol' showdown between the vampire army and the Lycans.
First-time director Patrick Tatopoulos was special effects man on both previous incarnations.
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30 %77 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
63 %232,840 reviewsAudience score rating
"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."
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Variety
Variety"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."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Frustrating and instantly forgettable."
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Newshub
Newshub"Grimly competent."
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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times"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."
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Hollywood Reporter
Hollywood Reporter"A needless threequel. Note to director: avoid ‘rise of the’ titles."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineUnderworld: Rise of the Lycans | Details
- Genre
- Adventure, Horror, Thriller
- Country of origin
- USA
