UNDERWORLD: RISE OF THE LYCANS (2009) MOVIE REACTION!! FIRST TIME WATCHING! Full Movie Review

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[@williamsmith5340]

Awesome movie

[@Mandalor_avenger]

Holl up.... how is the video 25min old but this comment has been here for 7hrs 🤔

[@Peekaboo6969]

@@Mandalor_avenger pateron members

[@ghostphoenix666]

This comment is for when John was talking about thanksgiving movies, i consider Spider-Man to be a good Thanksgiving movie😌. Yuh know, because of the thanksgiving turkey scene😏. I try to watch it around Thanksgiving when I remember to since I have it downloaded on my phone lol👌🏻

[@howardhavardramberg333]

I really took a Lyking to this video

[@Lillian.Gao.]

Rhona Mitra is grossly underrated as an actor and as a beauty… I strongly believe they cast her bc she bears a resemblance to Kate Beckinsale, including her accent

[@elishawilson5342]

Well Selene was taken in by Victor because of how much she looked like Sonja so not really all that surprising

[@j.j.4150]

Nah, she looks more manefactured. Like a Beauty-Doc variant of Beckinsale lol.

[@angelavalentino5146]

Absolutely. I’ve seen her in other random things, I think she’s just amazing. She was in a series called “The Gates” playing a vampire in the suburbs. I really like the series, was sorry to see it end.

[@Alvin-1138]

Shes like a mashup of Kate and Minnie Driver imo

[@templarpg]

She was the model who did the Tomb Raider Lara Croft promotions originally

[@thedarkknight2221]

This is honestly one of the best prequels ever made. Not only does it expand upon the lore of this franchise, it actually makes the characters of Lucian and Viktor even better than they were in the first movie. Viktor is a cruel tyrant, but also wants to bring about order and stability among the vampires and mortals through politics rather than conquest. Lucian is a slave but genuinely has no ill will towards his masters, he almost thinks of himself as a soldier, and if things had turned out differently I think he would’ve served them faithfully for all time, and instead becomes a revolutionary would would follow into the gates of hell itself. But the one who steals the spotlight every time she’s on screen is Sonya played by Rhona Mitra, and just like Selene she’s a warrior princess who prefers to get things done herself. Not to mention Rhona is one of the most gorgeous women that has ever lived, you can see why she was the model for Lara Croft for over a decade!

[@4Everlast]

100% Couldn't agree more. M.Sheen is an absolute beast, the guy can do any genre and is one of THE best character actors we ever got to see.

[@Jack_80]

one of my favorite prequels, spartacus gods of the arena is another amazing prequel that matches up perfectly just like this movie.

[@Escrima88]

​@@Jack_80agreed 👍 love Spartacus. Rip Andy Whitfield 😢

[@JuneSongstress]

In college, went to see this in theaters by myself. I didn’t really know anyone else who loved these movies, so I figured it would just be a nice treat for myself. Sitting in the theater with only a few other people, and some dude comes up to me and ask, “are you here by yourself?” He’s with a group of all guys, and that’s when I realize I’m the only female in the audience. Not sure why he’s asking. I just say, “Yeah, I just loved the first two.” his response “that’s fucking awesome.”

[@coreyrees840]

And that’s the basis for the entire war/series. The “mutt” inside Sonia as it were. Viktor couldn’t stand the “abomination” of a mixed breed because of his hate for the werewolves/lycans thus the plot in the first film is Lucian and the lycans trying to create the hybrid, essentially all to spite viktor over the murder of Sonia based on the mixed child. Then Lucian dies but “his work is done” because of Michael

[@isessogroup]

This one made me really appreciate Tanus and especially Kraven. As we can see from the beginning the making of Lycans into slaves and never ending war was Viiktor's baby... Even members on the council were over it. I wish we could have seen Kraven in this film being the son of the councilor who proposed priveledged Lycans, or maybe having a crush on Sonia or receiving a kindness from Lucian... that was only thing missing imo

[@Lord_Draco_III]

Kraven only made a pact with Lucian all those centuries ago because he wanted to be in charge. He wanted the Lycans to kill Viktor, Amelia, and Marcus and then in the power vacuum, he could make himself the new supreme Elder of the Vampire Clan. I can almost guarantee that once he became ruler, Kraven would have killed Lucian and the rest of the Lycans swiftly since he already would have everything that he wanted except for Selene as his bride. But he didn't account for Viktor being awakened, so it threw everything that he had planned for centuries out the window and in the moment when he should have had Lucians back, he shot him in it instead. Tanis is less ambitious than Kraven but no more deceptive and traitorous such as playing sides when it favors himself the most, as shown in Evolution when he was supplying Lycans with ultraviolet ammunition to kill the Vampire Death Dealers. Sure, he didn't want to rise all the way through the ranks to become an Elder like Kraven wanted nor would he have the balls to try to conspire to kill all three Elders, but he still wanted to be in favor of those who were more likely to be the winning side.

[@fantasywind3923]

Yeah, it's a shame this movie doesn't at least show a bit of Kraven, though his story seems like a material for second part of the prequel, I mean the whole deal of him and a group of vampire warriors going into Lucian's fortress only Kraven surviving and making a deal: "Of the scores of brave souls who entered Lucian's fortress, a single Vampire survived: Kraven, who was richly rewarded for not only setting the great blaze, but for returning with evidence of the Lycan Master's demise: The branded skin, cut from Lucian's very arm." This seems like an obvious follow up to the events of this movie...though there is a small continuity error, Lucian in this movie doesn't have this brand with v letter on his arm :).

[@zacharyp1089]

the lore and the world building in this series is so good.

[@Redjack10]

Fun continuity fact: In the flashback to Sonja’s death in the first movie, she was originally portrayed by a blonde actress. Once Rhona Mitra was cast in the role, her death scene from this movie was digitally inserted into the flashback scene on all subsequent re-releases of the first movie. I had no idea they did that until I watched you guys’ reaction and Rhona Mitra was in that scene instead of the original actress.

[@ghostphoenix666]

Tbh I thought they just gave Kate a extensions or something for that scene. Maybe it’s just how that scene was edited and how I didn’t know who played the character lol

[@LetsGetitBoah]

Yup, clever on their part.

[@MisterAnonymous1000]

Same, I watched the first one on VHS a lot when I was younger and was surprised as an adult to see they thought that far ahead. Turns out they just did some George Lucas stuff, but far less egregious.

[@LetsGetitBoah]

@@MisterAnonymous1000 VHS?

[@Redjack10]

@@ghostphoenix666 I looked it up and she was originally played by Hungarian model Jázmin Dammak.

[@danyaalolday6541]

They defs need to watch Van Helsing. I love the design of that film, the costumes, the set design...and the freaking Werewolf. Love how it looks.

[@charleshartley9597]

I wholeheartedly second this. Van Helping is so much fun. Really underrated for the genre of fantasy/action.

[@RapidBlade]

yes! van Helsing please

[@ReelRejects]

Where would you rank RISE OF THE LYCANS against the other Underworld movies??

[@BlankSpace83]

Rank 2 after the first BTW. John looks like a Lucian - cosplay 😂😂😂

[@xxchevcheliosxxable]

It’s great! Personally I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed the first two! Although…I do feel like it was their last good one though😢

[@xxchevcheliosxxable]

@@BlankSpace83😂😂😂 I can see that!

[@Manx36]

I’d rank the first three in the order they were made, it gets dicey after this one 😬

[@chrisbanks6659]

Definitely in the top 5. 😊

[@irishinnj72]

As a fan of Werewolves this movie is my favorite in the series. The casting for this series has been excellent. Actor Bill Nighy is perfect as Viktor, as is Michael Sheen as Lucian, they both steal every scene they're in. Rhona Mitra was also an excellent casting choice. She looks and sounds so much like Kate Beckinsale that you could believe that Viktor saw his daughter in Selene. Definitely a huge improvement in the Lycans and Werewolves designs and special effects. In fact, they're better than most other Werewolf movies I've seen in the last several years.

[@vinsanity40k]

this series is twilight...for adults 😄

[@Brook11223]

A dark tale of Romeo and Juliet story with the backdrop of Lycans and Vampires. It was great to see Michael Sheen getting the spotlight with Rhona Mitra playing the love interest.

[@tjnguyen8546]

First off, I am SO here for all of the Love, Actually references lol. AND John's revelation when Roxy reminded him what happens to Sonja (props to Roxy, I'm soooooo glad you did that, girl). It's the brilliance of the prequel: you know what's coming, you just don't know how or when it's gonna happen. Thanks for reviewing (what I'll say is) the best film of the series! (And agreed, DEFINITELY the sexiest Michael Sheen of all Michael Sheens.)

[@CandleLight129]

It's interesting to think about what kind of world we would have gotten if Victor had put his prejudice aside and inspired loyalty through love and respect instead of fear. He could have united the clans under Sonya and Lucien, his grandchild would have likely been the most powerful being of the time, and his kingdom could have risen to unparalleled heights.

[@houseofaction]

their baby would have still been weaker than marcus and alexander corvenus

[@ASavageEye]

@@houseofaction On the contrary, the child would have been very powerful. Vampires that are BORN vampires are the most powerful kind and it would have had direct Lycan blood too, not "changed" blood. We know from Michael what happens when both bloods mix correctly, he was just as strong as William, and Michael was not even mixed naturally. Oh and Alexander Corvinus was not powerful . Both of his sons were far stronger than him. His only actual power was immortality and that his blood could create mutations in others. In terms of physical strength and speed etc. he is just a human and no more. To be specific, he was born with a unique blood condition that causes mutations in himself and others. He survived a massive plague but in order to do so his blood had to make him immortal as a response to contracting the disease. When he had his 3 sons they all received his blood condition, Marcus bitten by a bat changed into a Vampire, William being bitten by a wolf became the first Lycan and the third (unnamed) son lived a mortal life because his condition was dormant. The mortal son passed that dormant condition all the way down to Michael, and by extension all the way down to Eve who we know is the most powerful descendant of the Corvinus line to ever live and has MANY unique powers and abilities. It is Eve's existence which lets us know how powerful Sonia and Luciens child would have been as that child would have the same bloodline mix as Eve. Victor almost certainly knew this and that is the real reason he killed the child.

[@Mcherri]

@@ASavageEyenot really eve would be more powerful than lucian and Sonja’s child and that is because she also has Alexander’s corvinus blood she isn’t just a descendant thanks to micheal she also has Alexander’s immortal blood thanks to Selene so technically Eve is half vampire/half lycan/half immortal a tribrid and also pure born as well as what Sonja’s child would be so she has an advantage and still is and would be considered the most powerful hybrid even over her father. Also the perfect blend of vampire and lycan.

[@ASavageEye]

@Mcherri I clearly stated that Eve is the most powerful descendant of Corvinus to ever live so I don't know what exactly you are correcting me on. I also stated that we know how powerful Sonias child COULD have been based on Eve, but of course we will never actually know.

[@Mcherri]

@@ASavageEye I mean I was stating that eve technically isn’t a hybrid but a tribrid and why she was so powerful.

[@SpideySensei72]

Rhona Mitra was one of the first live action models for the Laura Croft games, and that's what I'll always remember her from. She definitely should have had a bigger career IMO and now I think she devotes most of her time to saving animals or something.

[@ghostphoenix666]

Oh damn really? Imma have to look this up after I finish the rest of the review

[@scottneil1187]

Her name is Lara not Laura.

[@templarpg]

She rescues horses lives in Europe somewhere has an Instagram

[@BigMoneyChao]

till this day that one word Selene said gives me chills 😭😭 “LIES”

[@mattofalltradez]

Roxys wolf growl sounded exactly like baby simba in the animated lion King movie lol. Adorable.

[@Chonez]

This is such an amazing & cool reaction! Especially with Special Guest Reactor - Michael Sheehan's stunt double !!

[@steadylynx1]

I have taken a LYCAN to these reactions! You guys are awesome!

[@LetsGetitBoah]

Ah yeah, I've been wondering how you would all react to this one. I'm a lucian lover, so I love it. Really wish they hadn't killed him off. It would have been way more interesting having Lucian and Selene alive and together for the sequels.

[@nataliej54]

Thank you both for reacting. Knowing what happened in the first and second. It's great seeing these characters again

[@vivacious_me]

And the lore continues! Love the storyline through the whole franchise ❤

[@tevward92]

I believe this was one of the best movies in this franchise. Makes me wish Lucian wasn't killed in the first movie.

[@BloodofaFool]

This one was a surprise to all of us Underworld fans! Didn't know what to expect when they first made this movie but it's one of my favorites in the series. The first showing of Sonya was a different actress at first but after ROTL i noticed some versions of the first film have been changed to Rhona. The next one is the most successful, though I don't think the last 2 were as strong as the first 3 they still are a must watch for Kate. Also, looking back I didn't realize that you never see any female lycans. I hope you guys consider doing the Resident Evil franchise after this because they were released around the same time and I remember going back and forth between franchises! Such a great time in my life ❤

[@chrisbanks6659]

So good to see The Joxy Comedy Duo yet again. And this movie - HELL yeah.

[@wendydanielle3476]

This is lowkey the best video and following commentary on the channel. What a perfect storm

[@kellifranklin9872]

My favorite of the franchise! Michael Sheen kills it has Lucien. I loved the story here. I’m so happy y’all watched this! I was severely frustrated with the blacked out sex scenes as well! Lol

[@sandlotkrew8778]

Watching this one cause it’s my fav underworld movie & Roxy is dope. 😜

[@republicofcasuals]

Whenever I see Rhona Mitra, I instantly think of Ali G Indahouse 😁

[@mmgringoire2]

I am loving all the lusting over Michael Sheen in this movie! Lucian is one of my favorite characters Michael has played, and I'm glad he's getting the love he deserves for this movie. I love this movie, and am still furious Lucian wasn't able to team up with Selene to kill Viktor in the first movie. After seeing his whole journey in the prequel, it feels so wrong to have given his character such a weak death in the first movie.

[@onlyme219]

I ended up on the Lycan team after watching this one. The movie Doomsday was also cool

[@BluDemonOzzy]

lol fr, John looks like he could be Lucian's son

[@ghostphoenix666]

Alternate universe where Sonja survives but it’s the real world 😅😅

[@dylandamn1]

7:56 and this is why we love reel rejects. Living vicariously through you guys watching these. I used to have this movie burned on dvd. 😂

[@scottneil1187]

It's the same necklace Viktor gave to Selene, Kraven took it as part of the proof he'd 'killed' Lucien, this was already explained in the previous films.

[@moviecrazed2208]

This is easily my favourite underworld movie by far. I don't think the other ones are that great but this one is genuinely great. At least, from what I remember 😆

[@RDQLUS]

Roxy is so good with John! Keep doing these, you two. Haha

[@Vulcanerd]

I found it hilarious, but also loved how much Roxy is not just a shipper of ships, but wanted all of the sexy time (I’m not leaving you out of this either John) in detail 😆 Truly, these movies are for us horndogs! Cry erotic! And let slip the horndogs of porn! 😅

[@traydevon]

“How dare you raise your hand to me!?” 😂

[@coreyrees840]

I remember your comment about liking the old timey portions of the last and have been waiting for this one ever since lol

[@ddundee9513]

That intro had me * howling *

[@jahmalpaulino7648]

Im here for all the puns. Yall are funny

[@traydevon]

“He must’ve made another one.” 🤣

[@BJGray7]

0:05 YES! I lycan you, Roxy!......You're cool too, John 😂

[@thenerdywave2007]

Great Reaction John and Roxy! 👍

[@mana3895]

Original version she wasn’t the Sonja in the flashback but she was added after the fact.

[@waynequashie8381]

If Viktor hadn't stopped his daughter, Sonya, and her Lycan lover, Lucian, he would've been an unproud, unready, reluctant grandfather to a supposed first ever hybrid, who he'd STILL consider an abomination. But, lo and behold, 6 centuries later, he's found himself up against Michael Corvin, who of course was reborn a hybrid(bitten by Lucian first, who in turn asks Selene to do it as well)!!!!!😤

[@Dene181]

Love the Underworld reactions, thank you for being a part of spreading them on here! ❤

[@DShipp85]

34:35 is the best scene, when the King calls, you show up.

[@caseyh8386]

Honestly, rotten tomatoes doesn't know it's arse from it's elbow. This film is more than decent

[@chase5436]

I love that the first 10 minutes of the reaction is just talking about how hot Michael Sheen is.

[@Kidapollo92]

Damn they really threw those guys to the wolves

[@thevagrantgaming]

Can't tell if the Red Sonja joke was intentional or not lol. She is going to be in a Red Sonja movie next year.

[@Manx36]

I live for you two watching this franchise 👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeffehren]

Yes! ❤ I loved this prequel!

[@stevengoddard3865]

When can we expect the next one!?! Loving these reactions so far!

[@coreldrawhow-totips3868]

Roxy, Rhona Mitra was a "Shipper of the Last Ship"

[@joshuaminke6629]

no wonder victor liked Selene so much. his daughter and her could be sisters

[@kingpatrick2001]

You guys should do underworld awakening next

[@JoshBou]

Roxy is definitely a wearfolf. Strong demeanor, the way she claws people when she's scared, and I mean, look at that glorious tan.

[@heavensartangel28]

Fun facts: Michael Sheen is Kate Beckinsale babydaddy ( daughters father). Director of undersworld Len Wiseman is Kate Beckinsale' husband ( 2004-2019).

[@jeannguyen3199]

I watched the prequel first before watching the rest of the movies. It was awesome!

[@restlessoblivion]

I've enjoyed these watchalongs so much these movies are FUN (despite the darkness haha)

[@Dr.Beetlejuice110]

They say this is the best one of the franchise. But it was definitely review bombed which is why you havent seen martin sheen in these roles. At the time these movies are looked at as trash because vampires etc but theres some real Shakespearean elements in these movies that i appreciate.

[@xxchevcheliosxxable]

Great reaction from Roxy and John as always! Glad you two have continued this franchise! Also “Times change but bigots don’t” Dem some bars Roxy.

[@vinsanity40k]

it doesn't hurt that john looks like he could be a relative of lucian 😄

[@xxchevcheliosxxable]

@@vinsanity40k oh he definitely can be! He’s got that gorgeous hair!!

[@Kanoog]

Fun wathcing your Underwolrd journey it has been a blast! Keep it up.

[@LucaM86]

Raze (Kevin) was already strong as human. He was bitten by a lycan of second generation and now is the strongest lycan after Lucian. Can you image if he was bitten by Lucian?

[@Gyrannon]

I swear, a video game set in the medieval era of Underworld would be perfect as another prequel. Imagine a crusader kings like game where you play as the vampire elders (Amelia, Marcus, and Viktor), first trying to capture William, then lead up to when Lucien was born, a lot of details between those 2 major events, hell eventually ending it with when Craven made his deal with Lucien at that (believed to be) final battle.

[@danielpeckham5520]

It's a wonder they never made a video game considering how successful these movies were

[@sophiaisabelle027]

Underworld is a great film. Y'all seemed to have a good time.

[@LucaM86]

In this battle also the "good" vampires died, for example Luka, the blonde woman

[@JerziahMadison]

Im am your daddy lol i like that part 🤣🤣🤣

[@rascalmatt6713]

This is easily my favorite of the franchise. Kinda makes you wish they'd have done ANOTHER prequel where the Lycans go into hiding and Lucian makes the pact with Kraven was it ? Because at that point... the Vampires think the Lycans are extinct i believe ?

[@Tooba-K123]

It's a pity they never made Kraven vs Lucien movie 😢

[@brittanycarpenter1013]

The actress who played Sonya was in nip tuck.

[@azorestiger]

It’s one of my favorite team-ups Roxanne & John! You two rock!

[@danielpeckham5520]

This is an excellent prequel, one of the few examples of a prequel that manages to do real honour to the original movie and loads of fun

[@Kidapollo92]

Anyone think Jon looks like Lucian

[@C-Bee]

I was scrolling looking for someone else to notice lol.

[@danielpeckham5520]

Yeah I was thinking the same actually

[@michael-1453]

Love this!! Thank you

[@AnOldYoungGuy]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned this, but about the time this came out, they had the previous Underworld movies on Netflix, and to tie this one in with the viewers, they edited in Rhona Mitra's death scene to the first Underworld, essentially replacing the unknown actress who briefly appeared as Sonya in the original death scene.

[@garethbowen6523]

I love the relationship between you two 🤩 I find the way you bounce off each other amazing 😍

[@KJGould]

Considering this is a fan service prequel that's just to flesh out the lore of underworld, it's a lot better than it has any right to be.

[@nerdwatch1017]

Roxy she’s in the show the last Ship with the actor from greys anatomy who played Mark Sloan!! AKA MCSTEAMY

[@majimasmajimemes1156]

Although less iconic, this is legitimately the best Underworld movie

[@varietyvince6583]

Let’s go reject nation!!!

[@aspieanarchist5439]

Rhona Mitra was also in another werewolf film "Skinwalkers" in 2006.

[@deadshot7062]

I love this movie because I love werewolves/Lycans and we get a win for the werewolf fans here because most of the time the vampires win. Not to say I hate vampires but I’m definitely more werewolf fan.

[@echo.echo08]

i can't believe this smoking hot character Lucian is played by the same actor who played Aziraphale in Good Omens. Granted he's younger here but he's so jolly-looking as Aziraphale, i can't imagine he'd have the features to play a brooding hottie of a werewolf even as a younger actor but here he is. also, what range he has to play such vastly different characters.

[@ultragamezz]

No going to lie you could dress up as lucien on Halloween because you do actually look like the actor

[@trufamilybromontqc]

Told myself the same thing

[@BloodofaFool]

CAN WE PLEASE GET REACTIONS TO Underworld Awakening and Blood Wars just for the hell of it! Please finish this series! Maybe Resident Evil Franchise next??

[@MrInuhanyou123]

This is the end of the franchise unofficially 😅 just peak trio of movies

[@justthej]

I love this universe. All the movies made a massive return with a tiny budget. Goes to show you that great movies can be made without breaking the bank. Michael Sheen.......wet and the right size. Can't believe this is the same guy from Good Omens.

[@DrWatson4]

I’ve never actually seen this one I didn’t know there was 4 I’m looking forward to seeing the 4th film with you guys even more now

[@StargateMatt]

There are 5 movies, they were going to do a 6th finale movie but kate said no to reprising her role.

[@kurtuhlig2553]

@@StargateMattIn all honesty, first three really good to great, fourth ok, fifth bad.

[@florencioriverajr.4992]

Been waiting dayyyyssssss for this one thank you 🙏

[@DNA7623]

Let’s go I was waiting for this reaction

[@phunkjnky]

Markus and Amelia. Those are the other coffins.

[@EpictasticJoshua]

Fun prequel. Solid reaction, guys. Awakening and Blood Wars, i dont mind but not as much fun as the first 3

[@Kmq_Misfits]

This movie was so fun to watch bro👌🔥🔥

[@JuanAlvarez-vd6yc]

Rhona Mitra was also in the movie Doomsday

[@patrickelmasian1079]

I loved Rhona Mitra in the TV show :The Gates". She played a vampire there too.

[@TheObserverIsTheObserved]

Tannis doesn't die in this movie, because he died in the second movie. He was the historian in exile.

[@roxystriar]

Haha we know. That was the joke.

[@jamesbranch23]

Rhona Mitri aka Sonja was also on the Show Nip/Tuck with Dylan Walsh and Julian McMahon..

[@aubreyburmaster4137]

We got two more you guys let’s gooooo