Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

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22/01/2009 (US)•Fantasy, Action, Thriller•1h 32m

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Every war has a beginning.

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.

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Rhona Mitra
Sonja
Bill Nighy
Viktor
Michael Sheen
Lucian
Shane Brolly
Kraven
Steven Mackintosh
Andreas Tanis
Kevin Grevioux
Raze
David Aston
Coloman
Geraldine Brophy
Nobleman's Wife
Leighton Cardno
Fearful Lycan

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A review by John Chard

6.5.0

Written by John Chard on Oct 9, 2015

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...