Underworld: Rise of the Lycans [Blu-ray] | ![Underworld: Rise of the Lycans [Blu-ray]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512%2BPMR%2BCcL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Patrick Tatopoulos
Actors: Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
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Rating:  143 reviews
Sales Rank: 5537
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Portuguese (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Portuguese (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 2
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 5.3 x 0.5
MPN: 29210
UPC: 043396292109
EAN: 0043396292109
ASIN: B001VLFE7Q
Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: May 12, 2009
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Product Description
Genre: Action/Adventure
Rating: R
Release Date: 12-MAY-2009
Media Type: Blu-Ray
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This prequel to Len Wiseman’s Underworld and Underworld: Evolution is distinctively different, especially minus the nimble vampire warrior star, Selene (Kate Beckinsale). Underworld: Rise of the Lycans takes its cues from the vampire/werewolf battles that occur in the other films, but director Patrick Tatopoulos focuses here on the young werewolf Lucian's (Michael Sheen) rise to leadership. Rise of the Lycans is set mostly within the walls of vampire lord Viktor’s (Bill Nighy) castle, so the film’s silver, black, and blue palette reflects a world happening under moonlight. From the outset, when Viktor brings Lucian, the first werewolf, into the world, this villainous bloodsucker’s daughter, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), is smitten with Lucian’s hairy appearance and instinctual intelligence. As years pass, Lucian grows tired of watching his race suffer slavery and imprisonment, and recruits a human named Raze (Kevin Grevioux) to assist rebellion. This archetypal plot is not so riveting, and what carries Underworld: Rise of the Lycans are the battle scenes between vampires and werewolves, which are excitingly fast-paced and brutal. The whole film adopts a medieval battlefield aesthetic that carries an otherwise clichéd story about illicit love and freedom fighting. Some characters, like the traitor vampire Tannis (Steven Mackintosh), also intrigues throughout, as one guesses who he will ally with. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans may not be the finest film in the werewolf and vampire archives independently, but its mixed monstrosity makes it unique and entertaining, especially on a big screen. --Trinie Dalton
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 Underworld February 3, 2010
Bank of America (Colorado Springs, CO USA)
Very good movie and story line. Have all 3. Must purchase all 3. Can't wait for number 4. A movie to watch from the begining.
Love the movie, much better that the 2 February 1, 2010
Indiana Quintero (Hato Rey, PR Puerto Rico)
I love the Underworld Movies Trilogy, specially the first one and this one (not so much the second). In this movie we see how Lucius and the werewolves were created and what happen before the first movie (yes, it's a prequel). If you are a true fan, you are going to love this one, it's a keeper!
"We can be slaves, or we can be... LYCANS!" Blu-ray review. January 28, 2010
A. Scultore (NY)
A good edition in the UNDERWORLD lore. This prequel tells the story of how the war began. The story and action are strong. It's difficult to be surprised because this story line was told in flashbacks during the first film. Nonetheless a good movie.
NOW FOR MY BLU RAY THOUGHTS: Another visual winner. All special features are carried over. FINAL VERDICT: UPGRADE WORTHY
satisfactory January 9, 2010
Anthony Mensah (ohio)
i was really satisfied with the product i received. it looked like a new dvd to me
 An Embarrassment to the Underworld Series January 3, 2010
Wade A. Alderson (Claremore, Ok USA)
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
This movie SUCKED it was a 15 minute story line stretched out to 90 minutes of chewing a mouth full of yarn with bits of tin foil. The acting was good, the story was like a great big fart in church. A flat out embarrassment. I can't believe I spent money to view this piece of trash.
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