A third in the Underworld series- Rise of the Lycans is like a sinking ship with broken masts and boards. The 2003 Underworld franchise falls flat even as the werewolves rise up in rebellion against their masters- the vampires.The two earlier editions were known for their aesthetic sense especially in the battle scenes. Another plus point was Kate Beckinsale in her skintight leather pants. Now with the Rise of the Lycans being devoid of both, besides the over simplification of the plot, the drama ends as soon as it began. This is simply another sequel trying to reap the fruits of the earlier flicks.
The brilliant anecdotes here and there but the film fails on all other front. Even the vampire lord Bill nigh who is against his daughter Rhone falling in love with werewolf Michael Sheen has little to contribute. The set is way below average with poor lighting and not so majestic medieval castles. Director Patric and the scriptwriter must have forgotten the famous dialogues from the earlier two. There are seamless repetitive dialogues and similar battle scenes.
Nothing really shines in this film except for Nighy’s fluorescent lenses. It appears that darkness is deliberately employed to hide the not so fine things in the film. The movie is a painful experience-in thematic presentation and at the theatre.
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English (A)
Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux
Director: Patrick Tatopoulos.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
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