Underworld: Book of Jam

This prequel to the Underworld series explores the origin of the ancient feud between the vampires and the Lycans. Lucian, a Lycan slave who is also the son of a vampire and a Lycan, escapes his bondage and leads a rebellion against the cruel vampire overlord Viktor. His quest for freedom is complicated by his forbidden love for Sonja, Viktor's daughter, who is instrumental in his rise to power.

Underworld: Rise of the Lycans received generally negative reviews from critics. While some acknowledged the visual effects and action sequences, many found the plot derivative and underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the expansion of the Underworld mythology and others finding it lacking compared to the earlier installments.

• Praised for its action and visual effects, but criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

• Seen as a standard genre prequel that doesn't offer much new to the franchise.

• Fans of the series might find some enjoyment in the expanded lore, but it's generally considered a weaker entry.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an acceptable entry in the Underworld franchise, appreciating the action and the backstory it provided. However, many felt it was not as engaging as previous films and that the story could have been more original. The performances, particularly Michael Sheen's, received positive mentions.

This film is a prequel and shows the origin of Lucian, the antagonist from the first Underworld film, and his relationship with the vampires.