Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans

Aroview: Latest in the long-suffering Underworld series focuses on the origins of the ancient feud between the vampires and the Lycans.

This seriously pitched prequel concerns itself with a weighty tome of folklore served to the viewer by an oddly po-faced Sheen and a predictably camp Nighy, but without the allure of leather-clad Underworld veteran Kate Beckinsale. Die-hard fans will probably still love the blend of gothic romanticism and action, cynics will enjoy seeing such accomplished actors punch well below their weight, and for the rest of us, there's a minor thrill in recognising Underworld's version of 'western Hungary', aka Auckland, New Zealand.

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