Underworld trilogy which one to watch first? - Blu-ray Forum

PoorSignal · 09-02-2009, 06:02 PM

Should I watch part 3, before 1 and 2 since it's a prequel?

kpkelley · 09-02-2009, 06:06 PM

IMO, no.

I would suggest watching them in the order they were released Underworld, Evolution, Rise of the Lycans.

You won't miss much, or anything really, if you watch the prequel first, I just think the first one works better without prior knowledge of the history.

Wdm81 · 09-02-2009, 06:11 PM

In my opinion i would say start with underworld followed by evolution and then go and watch rise of the lycans

RotL is a prequel, but it's not as good of a film as the filst one was and IMO alot of the film relys on you having seen the first 2 (not plot wise but for just pure enjoyment factor), and like the star wars movies, watching the prequel first will take away some of the cool story twists and characters in Underworld and Evolution

So bottom line is watching it in timline order won't ruin the series but the best better way to experience the trilogy is to watch them in release order

Lord_Stewie · 09-02-2009, 06:15 PM

I would say start with The Underworld first then rise of lycans and finish it with a bang with Evolution.

Pondosinatra · 09-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

ijokr · 09-02-2009, 06:20 PM

Quote:

I just think the first one works better without prior knowledge of the history.

+1 One of the best things about the first one is starting to find out about things (characters, history, etc) as the movie progresses since the main character does the same thing. Rise of the Lycans is ok as a standalone movie, but better as a trilogy. You'll have to watch the first two to really appreciate the characters.

Solok · 09-02-2009, 06:23 PM

Agree with the others, watch them in order:
Underworld, Evolution then Rise of the Lycans.

DiaBoLiKaL · 09-02-2009, 06:28 PM

I would agree with everyone here. The first two movies give the background for RotL to make the most sense. It won't hurt to watch RotL first, but I think the experience is better watching them in order of release.

MaCruz · 09-02-2009, 06:44 PM

Simple answer

3-1-2. That's me...

Oddiophile · 09-02-2009, 08:49 PM

Underworld, Evolution, Rise of the Lycans.

OhDamaso · 09-02-2009, 09:23 PM

I'd watch them in the order they were theatrically released...1, 2, 3. It's actually cooler knowing what's going to happen in Lycans before watching it, at least I thought.

KingLeonidas300 · 09-02-2009, 09:45 PM

My vote is for the order they were released.

SpaceDog · 09-02-2009, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

In no particular order:

1) Dark Knight
2) X2
3) Spider-man 2
4) Godfather II
5) Empire Strikes Back
6) Two Towers, Return of the King
7) Aliens
8) Star Trek First Contact, Wrath of Khan
9) Christmas Vacation
10) Grease 2

That's just 10.

Steve · 09-02-2009, 10:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

I couldn't disagree more.

Watch them in order.

Iron-Blu-123 · 09-02-2009, 10:24 PM

I watch them 1, 2, 3.

Blu Myers · 09-02-2009, 11:13 PM

I think for the first time, watch them in order. After that I would go 3, 1, 2.

HumanMedia · 09-03-2009, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

Agree completely. Not all sequels are crap but these two are.

assydingo · 09-03-2009, 12:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpaceDog

In no particular order:

1) Dark Knight
2) X2
3) Spider-man 2
4) Godfather II
5) Empire Strikes Back
6) Two Towers, Return of the King
7) Aliens
8) Star Trek First Contact, Wrath of Khan
9) Christmas Vacation
10) Grease 2

That's just 10.

Grease 2 was a fun movie. I support your post.

KilloWertz · 09-03-2009, 12:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pondosinatra

Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

Anyways, my vote goes to watching them in 1, 2, 3 order. After seeing Rise of the Lycans earlier, I thought watching that first would make sense, but there are some valid points here for watching them in release order.

RocShemp · 09-03-2009, 12:57 AM

My vote is for release order. The second is a weaker film than the first but adds some great characters to the mythos. The third has the best acting of all three movies.

But if you insists on watching them chronologically, this is how you do it:

1) Pre-title prologue of Underworld Evolution
2) Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
3) Underworld
3) The remainder of Underworld Evolution (you can skip the post-title prologue as it's merely a summary of the events of Underworld)

09-02-2009, 06:02 PM	#1
PoorSignal Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:24	Underworld trilogy which one to watch first? Should I watch part 3, before 1 and 2 since it's a prequel?

09-02-2009, 06:44 PM	#9
MaCruz Community Gaming Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Jacksonville, FL Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:104 Blu-ray collection:958 DVD collection:18 MA collection:394 Digital collection:570 iTunes collection:527 Prime collection:192 Blu-ray reviews: 23 Trading Score:139	Simple answer 3-1-2. That's me... Last edited by MaCruz; 09-02-2009 at 06:46 PM.

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09-02-2009, 06:06 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	IMO, no. I would suggest watching them in the order they were released Underworld, Evolution, Rise of the Lycans. You won't miss much, or anything really, if you watch the prequel first, I just think the first one works better without prior knowledge of the history.

09-02-2009, 06:11 PM	#3
Wdm81 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:864 DVD collection:85 Blu-ray reviews: 6	In my opinion i would say start with underworld followed by evolution and then go and watch rise of the lycans RotL is a prequel, but it's not as good of a film as the filst one was and IMO alot of the film relys on you having seen the first 2 (not plot wise but for just pure enjoyment factor), and like the star wars movies, watching the prequel first will take away some of the cool story twists and characters in Underworld and Evolution So bottom line is watching it in timline order won't ruin the series but the best better way to experience the trilogy is to watch them in release order

09-02-2009, 06:15 PM	#4
Lord_Stewie Blu-ray Baron Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray collection:396 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I would say start with The Underworld first then rise of lycans and finish it with a bang with Evolution.

09-02-2009, 06:20 PM	#5
Pondosinatra Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Watch the first one and skip the other two, because all sequels are crap and this series is no exception.

09-02-2009, 06:23 PM	#7
Solok Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:62	Agree with the others, watch them in order: Underworld, Evolution then Rise of the Lycans.

09-02-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
DiaBoLiKaL Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:33	I would agree with everyone here. The first two movies give the background for RotL to make the most sense. It won't hurt to watch RotL first, but I think the experience is better watching them in order of release.

09-02-2009, 08:49 PM	#10
Oddiophile Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Phoenix, AZ 4K collection:1034 Blu-ray collection:1435 Trading Score:6	Underworld, Evolution, Rise of the Lycans.

09-02-2009, 09:23 PM	#11
OhDamaso Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:12 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:50	I'd watch them in the order they were theatrically released...1, 2, 3. It's actually cooler knowing what's going to happen in Lycans before watching it, at least I thought.

09-02-2009, 09:45 PM	#12
KingLeonidas300 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Arizona Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:654 Blu-ray reviews: 64 Trading Score:40	My vote is for the order they were released.

09-02-2009, 10:24 PM	#15
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	I watch them 1, 2, 3.

09-02-2009, 11:13 PM	#16
Blu Myers Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Haddonfield, IL Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:655 Digital collection:10 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:108	I think for the first time, watch them in order. After that I would go 3, 1, 2.

09-03-2009, 12:57 AM	#20
RocShemp Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Blu-ray reviews:2	My vote is for release order. The second is a weaker film than the first but adds some great characters to the mythos. The third has the best acting of all three movies. But if you insists on watching them chronologically, this is how you do it: 1) Pre-title prologue of Underworld Evolution 2) Underworld: Rise of the Lycans 3) Underworld 3) The remainder of Underworld Evolution (you can skip the post-title prologue as it's merely a summary of the events of Underworld)

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