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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
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44 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critics What's this?

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 76 Ratings

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  • Starring: Bill Nighy, Michael Sheen, Rhona Mitra
  • Summary: Underworld: Rise of the Lycans delves into the origins of the centuries-old blood feud between the aristocratic vampires, known as Death Dealers, and the barbaric Lycans (werewolves). A young Lycan, Lucian, emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor, the cruel vampire king who has persecuted them for hundreds of years. Lucian is joined by his secret lover, the beautiful vampire Sonja, in his battle to free the Lycans from their brutal enslavement. (Sony)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Michael Rechtshaffen
    70
    Thanks to sturdy performances by holdovers Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy as well as tidy, unfussy direction by first-timer Patrick Tatopoulos, the creature designer who is taking the reins from originator Len Wiseman, the third installment in the successful franchise should be to the fan base's lycan.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    60
    Although the presence of Mr. Sheen is initially distracting, it soon becomes the movie's greatest asset. There is, as it turns out, some benefit to having a real performance even in a formulaic entertainment like this.
  3. The A.V. Club
    Reviewed by: Tasha Robinson
    33
    Clumsy, ephemeral, and wholly unnecessary.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 43
  3. Negative: 5 out of 43
  1. JamesO.
    10
    A very good prequel movie. I definitely hope they make a 4th in the series sometime after the events of the 2nd movie. Definitely a must watch movie!
    • 3 of 3 users said yes
  2. grandpajoe6191
    4
    "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" is the same tedious vampire vs werewolf movie. There's nothing new, but its Michael Sheen's brilliant performance that will keep you entertaining.… Expand
    • 2 of 2 users said yes
  3. MarkH.
    3
    Thorougly "meh". At an hour and ten minutes (not counting the credits) it's pathetically short, bland, and uninspiring. The third or fourth time they did a similar slow pan over Bill Nighy sitting on his throne for dramatic effect, I wondered if they were going to keep using that shot every time they wanted to make a dramatic impression. They did.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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