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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (Blu-ray)
 
The Birth of a Hero. The Rise of a Legend. The Beginning of a War.
 
 
The prequel story traces 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, a young Lycan named Lucian (Michael Sheen) emerges as a powerful leader who rallies the werewolves to rise up against Viktor (Bill 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.
 
"The highlight of this fantasy/horror hybrid is watching [Nighy and Sheen] shed their thespian respectability and unleash their inner beasts."  Claudia Puig, USA Today
"...tells its tale competently and without the derivative nature of its predecessors."  Jeremy Wheeler, TV Guide
"...a satisfyingly exciting monster rally that often plays like a period swashbuckler."  Joe Leydon, Variety
"...convincingly transports viewers into its Medieval realm of vampires vs. werewolves."  John Wirt, The Advocate
"...sturdy performances by holdovers Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy as well as tidy, unfussy direction by first-timer Patrick Tatopoulos..."  Michael Rechtshaffen, The Hollywood Reporter

 


Editor's Note

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 wolflike 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 installments 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.

 

Features
Behind The Castle Walls: Picture-In-Picture
Lycanthropes Around The World Interactive Map
Audio: English, French, Spanish, Portugese Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
Cinechat
Dubbed: French, Spanish, Portugese
Featurettes: Underworld - Rise Of The Lycans - From Script To Screen, & The Origin Of The Feud
Filmmaker Audio Commentary
Interactive Menus
Music Video: "Deathclub" By William Control
PS3 Wallpaper
Scene Selection
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish, Portugese
This Is A Blu-Ray DVD Made For Blue-Laser Format Players Which Produce Higher Quality Picture & Sound
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Columbia/tri-Star
Release Date: 5/12/2009
Running Time: 92 minutes
Original Release Date: 2009
Catalog ID: 29210
UPC: 00043396292109
Number of Discs: 1

Audio & Video
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
Widescreen  2.40:1

 
Cast & Crew
Rhona Mitra
Michael Sheen
Kevin Grevioux
Bill Nighy
Steven Mackintosh
Len Wiseman - Story
Len Wiseman - Producer
Gary Lucchesi - Producer
Tom Rosenberg - Producer
Richard S. Wright - Producer
Dirk Blackman - Screenwriter
Beth DePatie - Executive Producer
Eric Reid - Executive Producer
Ross Emery - Director of Photography
Howard McCain - Screenwriter
Danny McBride - Story
Skip Williamson - Executive Producer
Paul Haslinger - Composer
Robert Orr - Story
James McQuaide - Executive Producer
Henry Winterstern - Executive Producer
Patrick Tatopoulos - Director

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