Let’s face it, you already know whether you’re gonna like this movie or not based on these two questions: 1) Did you like the first two? and 2) Do you geek out at the thought of Vampires versus Werewolves? If you answered yes to one or both of these, then you will enjoy Underworld: Rise of the Lycans. While not perfect, the first two Underworlds were fun, stylish flicks that take themselves and their mythology very seriously, and this third entry is no different. While sometimes it can be annoying when something so outlandish takes themselves seriously, it works for me with these movies for some reason. I think it has something to do with Bill Nighy. He is just awesome and can do no wrong. And this movie, while only expanding upon the story that was already told in brief flashbacks, still managed to be exciting and fun. The fights were bloody and gruesome, and the final battle was more epic in scope than what we’ve seen in the previous movies. So if you enjoyed the first two, get out there and enjoy this one. And if all you heard this whole time was “blah blah blah blah” all you have to know is that Michael Sheen and his fellow werewolves were nearly shirtless the entire time. The end.
I saw the 2nd movie as a first date with my ex (that I stayed with for 2 years).
It was ok, but I don’t plan on seeing this one. Did you see Slumdog yet?!
I haven’t seen the first two although the ads for this one is kind of calling my name. Although I think its because I just finished a series of books about werewolves and vampires but they were a lot more “friendly” with each other than in the movies I think. So I’m sure not having seen the first two I will not go and see this one, but perhaps based solely on your final reason (shirtless weres, yummy) one day I’ll rent them all and have a were-vamp marathon.
Thanks for the review, I think I’d like to see it. I saw Frost/Nixon today which I enjoyed.
A new ‘vampire/werewolf’ drama beings on BBC3 this evening which I plan to watch, called Being Human.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/beinghuman/about/
I’m really surprised you saw this, never mind liked it. I saw the first one and thought it was ok. I’ve never seen the second. The third looks interesting enough, maybe I’ll see it.
Wasn’t really intending on seeing this, as both of the first ones took themselves extremely too serious, but since I now know that “Michael Sheen and his fellow werewolves were nearly shirtless the entire time” Well, I might just have to go see it.
HUGS…
Saw the first two. So obviously I have to see the third. I’ll wait for it to come out on Neflix, though.
I think I’ll wait for this to come out on video. I have had too many bad experiences at theaters lately.
(Person behind me answering their phone) Hey, I can’t talk now were at the movies….What….WHAT!!! Tell me he did NOT say that…….
I’ve given up on Movie Theaters.
Hmmmm… Michael Sheen and his fellow werewolves nearly shirtless the entire time, huh? Well, then… Who cares about a story line or a solid script. Bring on the half-naked men!
My only reservation about seeing this film is that it doesn’t include Scott Speedman as a blue were-vamp with intense black eyes, a lean and cut torso, and floppy hair.
Pass.