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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009)

Director: Patrick Tatopoulos

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From Time Out New York

Enslaved werewolves (excuse us, lycans) rebel against their vampire overlords. Head vamp Bill Nighy twitches and glares, while lycan leader Michael Sheen (yes, of Frost/Nixon) shouts his way through Spartacus-style speeches in between werewolf transformations. Take our advice: Buy a rubber mallet and strike yourself repeatedly until you start to black out. Same basic feeling.

Author: Hank Sartin 2009-01-27 18:57:52

Time Out New York Issue 696: January 29 - February 4, 2009

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  • Shane said...
    Posted on Mar 07 2009 16:29 What more do I want?
    How about a good butt-fucking movie?
    I'm paying 9 dollars, jesus.
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  • eve said...
    Posted on Feb 02 2009 17:04 Oh, come on! It wasn't that bad! Same as the others, but it shows the beginning, makes the millions for the Producer, what more do you want?!
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Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

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Director: Patrick Tatopoulos

Cast: Michael Sheen, Bill Nighy, Rhona Mitra, Steven Mackintosh, Kevin Grevioux, David Ashton full cast

Rated: R

Duration: 93 mins

US Release: Jan 23 2009


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