Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (Blu-ray, 2009) NEW Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen

Description: 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.This prequel to Len Wiseman’s Underworld and Underworld: Evolution is distinctively different, especially minus the nimble vampire warrior star, Selene (Kate Beckinsale). Underworld: Rise of the Lycans takes its cues from the vampire/werewolf battles that occur in the other films, but director Patrick Tatopoulos focuses here on the young werewolf Lucian's (Michael Sheen) rise to leadership. Rise of the Lycans is set mostly within the walls of vampire lord Viktor’s (Bill Nighy) castle, so the film’s silver, black, and blue palette reflects a world happening under moonlight. From the outset, when Viktor brings Lucian, the first werewolf, into the world, this villainous bloodsucker’s daughter, Sonja (Rhona Mitra), is smitten with Lucian’s hairy appearance and instinctual intelligence. As years pass, Lucian grows tired of watching his race suffer slavery and imprisonment, and recruits a human named Raze (Kevin Grevioux) to assist rebellion. This archetypal plot is not so riveting, and what carries Underworld: Rise of the Lycans are the battle scenes between vampires and werewolves, which are excitingly fast-paced and brutal. The whole film adopts a medieval battlefield aesthetic that carries an otherwise clichéd story about illicit love and freedom fighting. Some characters, like the traitor vampire Tannis (Steven Mackintosh), also intrigues throughout, as one guesses who he will ally with. Underworld: Rise of the Lycans may not be the finest film in the werewolf and vampire archives independently, but its mixed monstrosity makes it unique and entertaining, especially on a big screen. --Trinie DaltonStills from Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (click for larger image)Product detailsAspect Ratio ‏ : ‎ 2.40:1Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ NoMPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.75 x 5.25 x 0.35 inches; 2.4 OuncesItem model number ‏ : ‎ J24377Director ‏ : ‎ Patrick TatopoulosMedia Format ‏ : ‎ NTSC, Blu-ray, AC-3, Dolby, Dubbed, Widescreen, SubtitledRun time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 32 minutesRelease date ‏ : ‎ November 6, 2016Actors ‏ : ‎ Rhona Mitra, Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin GreviouxDubbed: ‏ : ‎ French, Portuguese, SpanishSubtitles: ‏ : ‎ English, Portuguese, French, SpanishStudio ‏ : ‎ Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentASIN ‏ : ‎ B001VLFE7QCountry of Origin ‏ : ‎ USANumber of discs ‏ : ‎ 2No stock photos. The actual item is the one shown. Only items in pictures included. OOP - Out of Print. Sensormatic refers to the Security tag inside a DVD. It is put in at the factory before shipping usually on first releases by major studios. I use it to identify a genuine or authentic DVD - not a bootleg or a copy. I do NOT grade the actual plastic case unless it has a tooth missing or a large rip or tear or is a cardboard snap case. All of my DVDS are authentic releases and may have some wear on outer plastic case due to genuine age of product. A slit through the Barcode is common for some manufacturers to do when discounting additional copies to a retail store. It also helps to verify an authentic copy. Promotional items and inserts are left in place, I make no guarantees digital codes, promotions, or coupons will work. They are included as they were part of the original purchase. Items are packaged well with reused/recycled packaging in a mailer designed for CDs/DVDs. CDs/DVDs are shipped USPS Media Mail from the Baltimore, MD area next business day. Happy to combine shipping, just let me know.

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