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  • Actors: Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Steven Mackintosh, Danny McBride
  • Directors: Patrick Tatopoulos
  • Format: PAL
  • Subtitles: English
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Entertainment in Video
  • DVD Release Date: 18 May 2009
  • Run Time: 93 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001RQFXQW
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 3,907 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The third film in the UNDERWORLD saga goes back hundreds of years to explain the origins of the feud between the vampire Death Dealers and the werewolf Lycans. Taking over directing duties from Len Wiseman is rookie Patrick Tatoupolos, known for his creature-designing duties in GODZILLA (1998), I AM LEGEND (2007), and the first two films in this series. Less an action-horror film than an old-fashioned 'sword-and-sandal' film with monsters, RISE OF THE LYCANS finally gets to the root of why those vampires and werewolves really can't stand each other. Ruled by Viktor (Bill Nighy, VALKYRIE), the aristocratic, vampiric Death Dealers keep the wolf-like Lycans as slaves. When a captive Lycan woman births a human boy, Viktor resists the urge to kill it, instead naming him Lucian and keeping him as a pet. Lucian (Michael Sheen, FROST/NIXON) grows up to be a blacksmith with the ability to change between human and wolf and begins a clandestine romance with Viktor’s daughter, Sonja (Rhona Mitra, DOOMSDAY). Viktor learns of this forbidden romance and takes drastic steps to ensure that Sonja will never be able to see Lucian again. Lucian, in retaliation, leads a Lycan slave revolt, resulting in an all-out assault on Viktor’s kingdom.


Though viewers who have skipped the first two instalments of the saga may feel a little left out when it comes to the mythology of the series, LYCANS hits the ground running and doesn’t allow much time for questions. While Sheen has been lauded for his work in more traditionally dramatic films, here he gives his all to every growl and battle cry. Mitra is an appealing presence as Sonja, and Nighy is visibly relishing the opportunity to glower in his blue contacts and chew the moonlight-bathed scenery.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must see movie, 29 Jun 2009
By Seawitch (lincs uk) - See all my reviews
This film is FANTASTIC, the special effects are great and the acting is first class. Even better than the first film in the series and happily received after the second film which I felt was disappointing. I have so looked forward to seeing this film and it is a must for blu-ray. I cannot fault it in any way.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A more coherent movie, 10 Sep 2009
By Antonio Moncayo (Zaragoza) - See all my reviews
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The third part of the story departs a bit from the first two and will please more to the viewers looking to find a bit more content to the story line.

It will definetly not disappoint those who liked the previous 2 movies and might appeal to those naive to the story.

Sadly Kate Beckinsale is very much missed in the movie. Against popular belief this is not based on a book.

Sheen and Nighy are very good and the direction is neat and tidy and drives the story very well.

I might want to watch another installement.

3 1/2 stars
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I pretty much like this movie, 31 July 2009
Don't know why so many ppl. are moaning about it? But then again to moan seems to be chic these days. Yes if you have seen the first two films you might allready know much about the plot since the key details have been allready revealed there, but nonetheless is it very nice to see how everything bilds up in a movie. There are some good fighting scenes too. Not all to gory but more than you'd see in most films these days. Picture and sound is as you would expect from a Blu-Ray. And yes it's dark most of the time - but hey it's a film about Vampires.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Great movie, shame about the blu ray
This film is a great film, i am one of those that appreciate aspects of the underworld series but mainly the character of Lucian. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mr. S. Anderson

3.0 out of 5 stars Sound could be better...
As this film was a prequel to the two others that I've enjoyed a lot, I quickly bought this to add to my collection. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Pilgrim

3.0 out of 5 stars Second rate
Thought this was going to be a great film after loving the first two, what a let down! Everything was to dark to see what was going on and there was very little action. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. N. A. Kesteven

1.0 out of 5 stars Great film but awful on blu ray
Speaking as a fan of all things underworld, if I was rating this as a film I would give it an easy 4-5/5 The story ties in nicely with the previous films and opens up new... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Highlander Fan

1.0 out of 5 stars terrible!!
turned it off after about 45mins & this was 44 too long. story is bad, acting is ok the whole film is boring. the first 2 underworld are good but this is a waste of time. Read more
Published 7 months ago by DazzerO

4.0 out of 5 stars Love it
Loved the first two films in this series this prequil ties the story up brilliantly.
Published 7 months ago by B Magill

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent addition to the series,
Rise of the Lycans is one of those films that won't hold many surprises since the back story has been filled in pretty well with Underworld 1 & 2. Read more
Published 7 months ago by brainleek007

1.0 out of 5 stars both copies received defective
I purchased this blu-ray, was defective, it was replaced with another defective which I shipped back about 5 days ago. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mar C. Den Bakker

4.0 out of 5 stars Well made and explains alot within the first films
Extremely well made film. I am an avid fan of the first films in this series. Found this one explained alot of the plot lines within the previous first films. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Myles Johnston

2.0 out of 5 stars Entirely Missable
While the first Underworld film was a decent piece of action-horror, it's gone on too far now and there's nothing special here really worth your time - completists only need... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christopher Burns

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