Review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) by Bill T — 26 Jan 2012

Good - even though we knew what would happen.

This review of Underworld: Rise of the Lycans (2009) was written by Bill T on 26 Jan 2012.

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

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