Underworld: Rise of the Lycans

Basically it's Frost/Nixon to Dross/Vixen. And there's plenty to be ashamed of.

The numerous action sequences, while imaginative, lack a visual cohesion that allows them to be fully appreciated.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is as unnecessary as it is uninvolving. Only fans desperate to learn how the whole vampire-werewolf conflict began are likely to get anything out of this viewing experience.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans is surprisingly campy fun, mostly succeeding through the power of its lead performances.

Unlike Mr. Nighy, who puts an amusing camp spin on his every line and gesture, Mr. Sheen appears to have taken his monster duties seriously.

An efficient yarn about an uprising that, though we know the grim outcome, makes for a watchable diversion, even if it leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

Likely to only please fans of the first two films.

Energetic, dark and satisfying, it does exactly what it says on the tin.

A period piece that drips mediocrity from the minute it begins.