Review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) by Scott G — 11 Jun 2015

Not as bad as I remember. Your basic Romeo and Juliet story, but cool enough back story for the series. I think the absence of Kate Beckinsale is what hurt it...

This review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) was written by Scott G on 11 June 2015.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans has generally received positive reviews.

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