It’s been 3 years, which makes it just about time for more vampires and werewolves (sorry lycans) fighting while speaking in British accents. The only difference with Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is that Kate Beckinsale has been replaced with Rhona Mitra or to be more specific a less expensive Kate Beckinsale. Besides that there is nothing new here.
For a substitute, Mitra does an admirable job. With this and the equally ridiculous Doomsday from 2008, I hope she does become the next Lara Croft as has been rumored. She is hot, has a knack for action, and speaks British; I believe those are all the requirements. Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy collect a paycheck and overact to pass the time. Still its fun to seem them reprise these roles even if the last thing I saw Sheen in was Frost/Nixon and now he is running around shirtless like Leonidas in 300. It’s very confusing. Oh yeah, if you were still losing sleep over why werewolves and lycans are warring in the Underworld universe well this does answer that crucial question. You can now sleep easy.
Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is just a copy of a copy. That does mean if you enjoyed the original it’s a good chance you will enjoy a slightly lesser version of the same movie. And really isn’t that what we are really looking for out a movies.
5 out of 10
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