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Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy star in this vampire thriller prequel, the third outing for the 'Underworld' fantasy franchise. The film tells the story of the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires known as Death Dealers and their onetime slaves, the Lycans. In the Dark Ages, young Lycan Lucian (Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Nighy), the cruel vampire king who has enslaved them. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), in his battle against the Death Dealer army and his struggle for Lycan freedom.
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62 of 65 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This prequel completes an Underworld Trilogy which up to this point has been criticised for relying on style rather than substance. But this film which charts the start of the Lycan/Vampire war gives us some character development - along with the dark, violent, yet slick visuals delivered previously.
Our view of the Lycans so far has been one of savagery in comparison to the refined qualities of the Vampires, this is rebalanced in Rise of The Lycans. We see the Lycans as the slaves of the Vampire, forced to guard them during the day, and collared so that they cannot change form without fatal consequences. The Vampires still appear civilised, but it's clearly seen that their coven is built on a foundation of slavery, corruption, and exploitation.
Lucian - the first of the 'new' Lycans plans to escape and lead his own kind to freedom, only his plan is complicated by his love affair with Vampire daughter of ruling Elder, Viktor.
What ensues is an action / romance with Werewolves, Vampires, and lots medieval slashings and gore. Again a lot of effort has gone into marrying this film into the back-story already introduced during the other two films, and also into Vampire folklore itself. This means that the three films complement each other brilliantly. I've said before that the first two films certainly aren't bad - but they are best viewed together to give a true sense of the epic scope, and now with this film that sense is intensified.
The cast has been put together well and Bill Nighy seems to relish his role as Viktor. He hams it up but instead of feeling overacted, the flamboyancy adds to the Gothic theatrics of the film.... Read more ›
Our view of the Lycans so far has been one of savagery in comparison to the refined qualities of the Vampires, this is rebalanced in Rise of The Lycans. We see the Lycans as the slaves of the Vampire, forced to guard them during the day, and collared so that they cannot change form without fatal consequences. The Vampires still appear civilised, but it's clearly seen that their coven is built on a foundation of slavery, corruption, and exploitation.
Lucian - the first of the 'new' Lycans plans to escape and lead his own kind to freedom, only his plan is complicated by his love affair with Vampire daughter of ruling Elder, Viktor.
What ensues is an action / romance with Werewolves, Vampires, and lots medieval slashings and gore. Again a lot of effort has gone into marrying this film into the back-story already introduced during the other two films, and also into Vampire folklore itself. This means that the three films complement each other brilliantly. I've said before that the first two films certainly aren't bad - but they are best viewed together to give a true sense of the epic scope, and now with this film that sense is intensified.
The cast has been put together well and Bill Nighy seems to relish his role as Viktor. He hams it up but instead of feeling overacted, the flamboyancy adds to the Gothic theatrics of the film.... Read more ›
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Seawitch
Format:Blu-ray
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.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By S. Williams
Format:DVD
Well written, well directed, well acted, amazing action sequences, a tragic love story and amzing cgi!!! For those who love vampire/werewolf movies then this will satisfy your hunger. It really is the best of the underworld trilogy................to be honest Rhona Mitre completely outshone kate beckinsdale and michael sheen cannot put a foot wrong. Bill nighy was excellent and the supporting cast was also superb. Watch it and then watch it again.....i guarantee that by the second watch it will have become your fav vampire/werewolf film too.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This latest Underworld film continues the strengths of the first two films with a solid plot line, very well developed characters from very good actors/actresses, and achieves a balance between these elements and the excellent special effects.
Though it slightly lacks the impact of the first two films I watched with enjoyment and enthusiasm, only to find it ended too soon for me, I could have happily watched more. If you are an underworld fan, then I'm sure you will like it as much as I do.
Though it slightly lacks the impact of the first two films I watched with enjoyment and enthusiasm, only to find it ended too soon for me, I could have happily watched more. If you are an underworld fan, then I'm sure you will like it as much as I do.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Mrs
Format:DVD
Fantastic film, good action and Michael Sheen is great as Lucian. I think personally it is the best out of the three Underworld films. The story line remains good and the Bill Nighy is good as the our main Vampire, his ruthlesness is chilling and when he condems his daughter to death so coldly, you can see the man has no soul. I loved the film and can't wait to see Michael Sheen in the Twilight series. He looks a damn sight better in this one than he did as David Frost or Tony Blair.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By E. Townsend
Format:DVD
This is the 3rd underworld movie and i loved it. Both the first and second underworld movies are good but this just concludes them all and lets you see into Lucians past. The love story is typical romeo and juliet but again i loved it and was almost in tears at the end. It gives it a human element instead of being ure over exaggerated action vamp movie that focuses on just bloodshed alone. Which im sure some people like but i enjoy a story behind the actions. If you liked the first movies then do watch this.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A total must buy if you have the previous films, this i would say is slightly better thought of than the second Underworld film and ties in with the rest very nicely.
I would possibly rate this as one of the Underworld films best out of the 3, and gives a good incite into how the lycan and death dealers came about in the modern world from past conflicts.
If you have Underworld 1 & 2 then i would definatly suggest the purchase of the 3rd.
I thought when first purchasing the item that they may have made the 3rd one worse as what can happen with alot of films go down hill the more they make, but nope this is a very well put together film that joins the other two films together quite nicely like a jigsaw.
I would possibly rate this as one of the Underworld films best out of the 3, and gives a good incite into how the lycan and death dealers came about in the modern world from past conflicts.
If you have Underworld 1 & 2 then i would definatly suggest the purchase of the 3rd.
I thought when first purchasing the item that they may have made the 3rd one worse as what can happen with alot of films go down hill the more they make, but nope this is a very well put together film that joins the other two films together quite nicely like a jigsaw.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
a prequel to love
A prequel to the first film and one that, as far as prequels are concerned, was begging to be made thanks to the brilliant back story created in the first two Underworld films. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Anoosh Falak Rafat
5.0 out of 5 stars
Underworld Rise of the Lycans
Great series have them all now. everyone should watch the underworld series if for know other reason just to watch Kate Beckinsale
Published 1 month ago by Mr. K. Heyes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Who would'nt
Who would not want to watch this film. It has got good action in it. This dvd was delivered in good condition, and by the alloted time. well worth watching.
Published 2 months ago by Dave
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vampires, werewolves, violence...yaay!
Okay, maybe it is only vampire nerds like me who will be fans but it has vampires, werewolves, violence, horses, snazzy costumes (and a love story if you're into that sort of... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Lisa Robins
3.0 out of 5 stars
Watch and forget...
Well, I bought the first two, so I thought - hey ho and bought this too.
That's about it really. Hey ho.
That's about it really. Hey ho.
Published 3 months ago by DR
4.0 out of 5 stars
uderworld rise of the lycans
undreworld rise of the lycans a very good prequal to the other underworld films i enjoyed it very much indeed blade
Published 4 months ago by blade
5.0 out of 5 stars
underworld 3 rise of the lycans dvd
this is a great dvd. full of action with a story. i loved this and i had to replace my old one. i recommend this dvd and i have all the set and if you purchase these you won't be... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Margaret Adkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good
I really like the game and would recommened it to anyone who liked simular films as myself and its interesting
Published 5 months ago by Katiecoo
2.0 out of 5 stars
Beware Region 4 Blue Ray - sound issue
I bought a copy of this blue ray disc from a local retailer in NZ and found a problem with a sound delay of about 5 seconds after the actors spoke. Read more
Published 6 months ago by R W McLean
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent film
I have all the underworld films now this was the only one I was missing. They're such great films to watch if you like anything mythical.
Published 6 months ago by Theresa Bracey
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