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Scorpion King, The (2002) - Collector's Edition


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Four out of Five

Movie

Rating: PG-13 (intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality)
Length: 92 minutes

Video

Widescreen 2.35:1 Color (Anamorphic)

Audio

ENGLISH: Dolby Digital 5.1
FRENCH: Dolby Digital 5.1

Captions

English, Spanish

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Plot

The warrior Mathayus (Johnson) is hired to kill the sorcerer of the evil king that is terrorizing the local free tribes. The sorcerer is the source of the king's powers. Of course there are complications; many arise from the fact that the sorcerer is a very beautiful woman (Hu).

Pros

Dwayne Johnson carries this film on his wide shoulders with his charisma and humor. If you like fight/action scenes you will not be disappointed. Throw in Duncan's size and humor and the very lovely Hu, you can't help but have a really fun time. Take the time to check out the extras for some more laughs; the actors obviously had a good time working on this film.

Cons

This is another simple good vs evil movie and everyone knows who's going to win; it's just a matter of how. Personally I wish it would have lasted longer than the short 92 minute runtime.

Extras

  • Commentary Track With Director Chuck Russell
  • Commentary Track With The Dwayne Johnson (The Rock)
  • Alternate Version in Enhanced Viewing Mode
  • Spotlight On Location: "The Making of The Scorpion King"
  • "Ancient World Production Design" Featurette
  • "Preparing the Fight" Featurette
  • "The Rock and Michael Clarke Duncan" Featurette
  • "Working With Animals" Featurette
  • "The Special Effects" Featurette
  • Godsmack Music Video "I Stand Alone"
  • Cast and Filmmakers Information
  • Outtakes
  • Deleted Scenes
  • Production Notes
  • DVD-ROM Content
  • Theatrical Trailer

Recommendation

If you're into brain-dead action films and have a sense of humor, you'll love this movie.

Director

Chuck Russell   [A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors]

Actors

Steven Brand - Memnon
Esteban Cueto - Third Akkadian
[Bloodrayne]
Michael Clarke Duncan - Balthazar
[Armageddon, Daredevil, The Green Mile, The Island, Planet of the Apes (2001), Sin City, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby]
Peter Facinelli - Takmet
[Supernova]
Grant Heslov - Arpid
[Congo]
Bernard Hill - Philos
[The Ghost and the Darkness, Gothika, LOTR: The Two Towers/The Return of the King, Titanic]
Sherri Howard - Queen Isis
Kelly Hu - Cassandra
[X2: X-Men United]
Dwayne Johnson - Mathayus the Scorpion King
[Be Cool, Doom, The Game Plan, Get Smart, The Mummy Returns, The Rundown, Walking Tall]
Ralf Moeller - Thorak
[Gladiator, Seed]
Roger Rees - King Pheron
[The Prestige, Robin Hood: Men in Tights]
Branscombe Richmond - Jesup
Conrad Roberts - Chieftain
Joseph Ruskin - Tribal Leader
[Smokin' Aces]
Nils Allen Stewart - Torturer
[Space Cowboys]

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