Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Best one in the Underworld series

I agree with the other reviewers who gave this movie five stars. However, don't expect to get any use out of the digital copy that comes with this 2-disc, Blu-Ray release. The ability to unlock the digital copy expired on 5/12/10. Consequently, the digital copy disc is worthless. However, do enjoy the remaining blu-ray disc of the movie. The price for the one good disc is fair. To the credit of the packaging, there is no verbiage on the front cover that claims that there are two discs within. There is on the back, but who can read print that small anyway. Enjoy the movie. I just wanted to give everyone a heads up on the so-called digital copy.

The third of the great Underworld film series. It plays out a love story between a vampire princess (Rhona Mitra) and a Lycan slave (Michael Sheen). It takes place during the Dark Ages and is a prequel to the other Underworld films. Bill Nighy again plays Viktor, the cruel Vampire King.Although this film is OK, (I have seen it several times), it is the weakest of the four "Underground" films. My personal favorite in "Underground Awakening". It is full of violence and has a lot of Kate Beckinsale. I recommend that film the most.

After seeing the first two "Underworlds" & loving them, I relished the thought of the third, "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans!" First of all, the two best characters out of the first film were back, "Lucian," Michael Sheen & "Viktor," Bill Nighy!The first "Underworld" hinted at what happened to Lucian 600 years before, as he falls in love with a Vampire, high spirited "Sonja," played convincingly by Rhona Mitra, daughter of Viktor. They secretly rendezvous in the first part of this film, for Lycans are considered beasts, underlings to their slave masters the Vampires, only Lucian has a soupcon of freedom, as he was the first born Lycan that could change back into human form. Viktor found him as a baby & decided to not kill him, as a species of Lycans could benefit & help protect the Vampires from William & his savage non-human changeable Werewolves. Little doe he have any conception what is to ensue.Lucian loves Sonja deeply, & wants them to run away, something that she at first feels is impossible, but once their discovered, there is no alternative, other than to flee.Once again, Bill Nighy plays his "Viktor" to haughty maniacal perfection, yet when he condemns his daughter Sonya to death, he shows a vulnerable side, but only just for a second, as his indignation totally controls his actions, a true monster in this film of monsters.Michael Sheen's, "Lucian," is played with total conviction, just what you'd expect from him, from his performance in the first film. He is a leader of undeniable charisma & empathy for his fellow Lycans imprisoned to slavery. He shows a depth & emotion not seen often in horror films, for this is not just a horror film, but a metaphor for all injustices of slavery, but also a love story, of taboo boundaries crossed."Underworld: Rise of the Lycans," gave this fan of this saga exactly want I wanted,a great protagonist & antagonist with the rivalry of Lucian & Viktor! Plenty of Werewolf, Lycan action, a solid plot, fine acting, & all around great special effects! This film is as good as the last, especially due two the two main characters, Lucian & Viktor, whose performances dominate this film! I highly recommend "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" to fans of the first two Underworlds.4 1/2 Stars = Minor Masterpiece

Out of all of the Underworld movies, this is the best. It's such an emotional movie and shows that the lycans are not as evil as the vampires portray them. It's great to see both sides of the story. The movie also ends so perfectly to follow right into the first movie.

It takes you into the past, so Kate Beckinsale isn't in it, but I think it ties well into the series.

couldn't watchthis move was zone A, ask for Zone B. But ended up with another zone A.

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Produit conforme à la description et vendeur très amical il se soucie vraiment de la commande du client au plaisir de refaire affaires avec lui. (PS merci pour le petit cadeau)

Great product and great seller! - Highly recommend!

Wer die »Underworld-Reihe«, v.a. "Teil 1" & "Teil 2" mag, der wird diesen Teil nicht so mögen/schätzen und ihn als einen der schlechtesten – vielleicht sogar als den schlechtesten bezeichnen... Story und Cineografie sind wie gewohnt recht gut, wenn auch nicht so "twisted" und mit "Überraschungsmomenten" wie in den vorausgegangenen Filmen. Ergänzt dennoch gut, wenn ggfs. auch unnötig, die Vorgänger!Schlecht am Steelbook, finde ich die billige Herstellung — "Sticker" auf "Blanko-Metall-Hülle". Das Layout bei diesem (Import-)Steelbook ist auch ungewohnt schlecht & erfüllt in meinen Augen auch nicht die "Erwartungen" an ein "Collectable"...Beim Versand (Verpackung, Lieferzeit, etc.) wie auch Artikelzzstand habe ich nichts zu bemängeln oder beanstanden.

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