Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (DVD, 2009)

If you are a fan of either of the first two Underworld movies you are going to like this one as well. This movie seems to take place a short time after the creation of both races but some time before the events that open Underworld Evolution. The entire story of the feud between the vampires and lycans is told in 90 minutes with plenty of action interspersed throughout. My only complaint is that the movie could have been longer with more character development. An hour and a half is hardly enough time to tell a love story, which is what is at the heart of this movie. Also, a little more depth could have been given to Raze's character as his origins are shown but not in much detail. These plot points are sacrificed to keep the action scenes rolling but the action is great. There are several clashes between vamps and lycans that put those of the first two movies to shame. The special effects are amazing as usual. My hope is that Rise of the Lycans will do well at the box offices and we will all be treated to an extended directors cut on DVD. The plot themes of slavery, forbidden love, and revolution could use a little more screen time in my opinion. Oh and lets all hope for another sequel.

They did it again! I seen it in the theater, but I had to buy it, after all I own all the other one's prior to this movie. If you are a Vamp fan as well as a Lycan lover you are going to enjoy this one as well. There is not as much action as there is in Underworld 2 (My Favorite), but if you have seen the other's- this one is a must see as well. The story goes back to how it all really began and how the war started. Underworld 1 and 2 only gives you a small taste

One thing that has to happen though is a flash forward again to Underworld 3. We need to see Kate Beckinsale back in that tight leather outfit and see what Scott Speedman's character's going to deliver once again.

Come on Len Wiseman (Director) and killer writers- don't let us Underworld fans down. You have to be in the making of another new one, and keep the story, action, and the awesome special effects coming... I can't wait to see what you all can come up with for the next one. You can do it!!! and do it soon!

Big Fan-

Don R.

is it a great movie no but it is a cool movie its a good companion to the frist two movies its a keeper

This movie is definitely the best one in the series. I found myself going back and re-watching the other two. It was helpful to understand the storyline.

excellent movie and highly recommended..now with this final part of the saga you can understand the story of vampires and lycons..
excellent photografy, atmosphere and sound..just see it,100% recommended.

Carman421

We're going to have to rate this third Underworld as AVERAGE(with the other two rating EXCELLENT with TWO THUMBS "WAY" UP). We are definitely fans of the Underworld films, but this release did not quite do it for us. Personally, I played it three times the first day we rented it and just could not get a feel for it(and couldnt even watch it 100% through). It offers a lot of the same graphics, special effects, and blood but the acting cast is just not the same. I think that is what kinda ruined it for us. We feel it couldve been ANOTHER Excellent Underworld if the same leading acting cast was in it, but this new cast just didnt do very well.

It was a toss up as to buying it or just renting it for $1.00. Being that we werent aware of the new cast, we were considering it, but after watching it, it was a $1.00 decently spent.

Rent It or Buy It? If yur a BIG Underworld fan, RENT IT first!

Our Overall Rating: 5 out of 10


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An exciting addition to anyones' home movie collection...For those of you who enjoy a great action-packed...fantasy filled creation...this would be it!!! The entire trilogy simply ROCKS!!!

THIS IS A REALLY GOOD MOVIE AND THANKS TO YOU I HAVE IT NOW IN MY COLLECTION AND COMPLETED THE TRILOGY.

I love the Underworld series. I usually don't like most vampire movies, but this one has a deep story line. Has great acting and actually has more realistic to what humans are like. The story deals with love, betrayal, prejudice and a fight for freedom as we all experience. There are parallels to humanities short comings and shows that love can cross racial and even species to find a way. This is a story we can all relate to and the acting was excellent. Kudos to all involved!!!

This Underworld Prequel was an absolutely astounding and very surprising piece of artwork. This film genre has truly taken hold since the first film came out. The Gothic timbre was totally top-notch. The film starts off with narration from our more familiar character, Selene (Kate Beckinsale).

During the Dark Ages, the story begins by tracing the origins of a centuries old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the werewolves (Lycans). A young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the vampire supremacy and his struggle for Lycan freedom.

When the human son of a werewolf is born in a cell, the evil leader of the clan of vampires, Viktor, spares his life and names him Lucian. He then forces him to transform other humans into the new breed - Lycan, and raises him as a slave wearing a leash to control his ability. Lucian becomes a blacksmith as well as a brave warrior with respect as a leader over the other Lycans inside and outside the castle walls. He protects the aristocratic vampires against the vicious and infectious breed of werewolves who are incapable of taking human form. However, Viktor's daughter, Sonja, and Lucian are lovers who consumate their love without her father's approval. This will definitely be to her detriment. Lucian takes his collar off and and transforms into a werewolf to save the life of Sonja in a battle against the werewolves. However, Viktor sentences him to be brutally whipped thirty times and then imprisons him in the dungeon. Sonja saves Lucian and he escapes with other prisoners to the woods. When Viktor discovers that Sonja is pregnant and in love with Lucian, he locks her up in her room to force Lucian to return to the castle to rescue her, in the beginning of the feud between the two bloodlines. After it's all said and done, Viktor and the council commits Sonja to death. She is tied up and exposed to the sun, which basically turns her into a crispy critter.

I'll have to hand it to the costume and production designers of this film. I'm sure that they are more than proud of this profound peek into the dark side of fantasy film-making. Viktor (Nighy) is the main vampire in charge and he shows it with his bluish gleaming eyes. Lucian's friends include many such as Raze (Kevin Grevioux) and Kraven (Shane Brolly). Kevin Grevioux helped write the original 2003 Underworld story and is seen here again helping Lucian in prison. Younger versions of Lucian and Sonja are also in the film played by Alex Carrol and Olivia Taylforth.

Sonja (Mitra) is perfect in this film and Lucian (Sheen) is her love, almost akin to the tragic story of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, but there is one problem. Lucian happens to be a Lycan while Sonja is a pure blood vampire.

I don't want to let you in on all the wonderful action in this film, but it is well worth the wait to see if you missed it a the theaters.

I'm going to give Rise of the Lycans a 5/5 mainly due to the great action, excellent editing, and a followable story-line. I hope that we can see another Sequel soon from the same directors. We already have Lucian signed up for an Underworld 4 and hopefully Bekinsale will be there as well.

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Having seen the first two movies, This movie looked like it could clear up some of the question left behind by the other movies. I was not disappointed.

Loved this movie better than its two predecessors. Gorgeous film, very gothic, dark (but so are its themes). The central love story is Romeo and Juliet again, and just as tragic. It answers all the burning questions viewers have had about the origins of Underworld and Underworld: Evolution, and does it in better than fine fashion. Also gratifying was to see so many of the original actors of Underworlds I and II back for this one. That is always a plus for any prequel. If you liked the first two movies, you should love this one. Kate B. is gone, but, believe me, you don't miss her from this one. And you werewolf fans, belt in. You are getting a plateful of slavering favorites out of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.

Great effects! You must obtain the entire collection to enjoy the story line!
No dislikes!

If you enjoy the horror, suspense, vampires and wolfs... this is the move to get!

The movie is suppose to be in good condition but it stops before the end and you cannot get the DVD to play again. And they don't take refunds so be careful.

When a franchise starts promoting minor characters to top billing, it’s usually time to jump ship – and considering the first two Underworld movies were far from classics, it’d be easy to expect this medieval-set prequel to be a dead loss. However, in Underworld: Rise Of The Lycan’s case, we’re talking about minor characters played by top-calibre actors like Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy, and they’re both impressive enough to turn this amped-up horror-actioner into something more watchable than you might expect.

Set at some undisclosed time in the Middle Ages, the plot essentially fills out the backstory of the first movie’s vengeful werewolf Lucien (Sheen) and his vendetta against evil vamp overlord Viktor (a splendidly reptilian Nighy). Starting out as a favoured slave of the vampires, Lucien also ends up conducting a secret cross-species affair with Viktor’s daughter Sonja (Mitra), but his rebellious nature soon sees him thrown in prison. Before you can say “I’m Spartacus”, he’s breaking out and setting off an uprising, leading to plenty of frenetic violence and some hilariously splashy gore.

Okay, it's Underworld, 3 years later (the prequel) and centuries ago. Basically it's the flesh-out story of Lucian & Sonja, Viktor's daughter, that we learned in bits 'n' pieces in the first two Underworlds.

First I was a little freaked at Rhona Mitra's resemblance to Kate Beckinsale from the first two movies, but of course it was Selene's resemblance to Sonja that caused Viktor to adopt her in the first place. Second I was surprised that Michael Sheen reprised his role as Lucian because he looked like a younger version of himself. I thought that until the end credits.

Bill Nighy is great as he was as Davy Jones in POTC. I haven't seen Twilight, but it's good to see immortals that are older actors and/or don't look like they should be walking a Calvin Klein runway.

Oh, and it was a good movie.

I really like it. it put the other movies in order for me. out of all of them i think this is better than the second one.

One of the few prequals out there that is really good, Rise of the Lycans is a must have if you are a fan of the Underworld series of movies! It tells the story of how the Lycans and Vampires came to be at war very well. Its special effects are awsome, and the grand battle scene is so realistic you could almost believe they used real werewolves! I bought it because I am a fan and knew I would have to have it to complete my collection, not to mention the fact I'd seen it at the theater and knew just how killer it was. The one thing I could have done without is the gratuitous nude love scene. I know their love affair is part of the story, but, we don't absolutely have to have nudity and sex to sell a story this great! Other than that, it's AWSOME! So go buy it. You won't be disapointed!

I haven't watched the whole movie but the parts I saw I liked. The action and the special effects were just so great.

I chose this movie because i am a fan of the Underworld movies. This movie was just perfect. The storyline, the graphics, the acting everything I can say about it is positive. If your into vampire/Lycan movies this is not one of those childish kind of movies, its believable.
I am into the paranormal and spirits and any kind of movies pertaining to such. If your interested in these types of moveis then this is a must see.

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I love, Love, LOVE this movie!! It follows Lucians rise to become the villian we all love to hate. You won't get it, unless you've seen the previous two. Salene isn't in this one at all...well she kinda makes a cameo appearance at the end when everything comes full circle... If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend that you do!!!

I've seen this movie before I bought it and I loved it. I have the original 2 Underworlds and had to get the final one. I fell in love with the movie the 1st time I had seen it and since I have a HUGE love for vampires, it was a no brainer on one of the many reasons why I had to get this movie.