Rating: 
Summary: Pretty Good
Review: I'm a pretty big fan of the Mummy Movies, so when I heard this was comming out I was soo excited!
The whole storyboard in this movie is really good, and the acting is pretty good, but not great.
Still a great prologue to the Mummy!
Rating: 
Summary: A Waste of Time
Review: There is only one word to describe "The Scorpion King": ridiculous. Everything about this movie is just plain goofy. This is nothing more than a vehicle for Dwayne Johnson, better known as The Rock. The Rock does what he can in his given role, which has him playing a sort of superhuman hitman of an ancient tribe. But that "role" is limited. It consists of nothing more than swinging his biceps around, looking tough, and making the babes go crazy over him. The script of the movie is very amatuerish and so is the acting. Basically, this is just a typical action movie that puts the brawn and bold heroics over the story and the characters. I suppose this could have been a decent made-for-TV movie but they brought it to the big screen instead and made people pay to see it and I'm sure most viewers were disappointed that they didn't get their money's worth. If you have to buy "The Scorpion King", I'd recommend getting the DVD. It has plenty of bonus material (very surprising for a low-grade movie) which makes it worth the price. But take my advice: avoid this dud and save your time.
Rating:
Summary: Surprisingly and pleasantly entertaining
Review: One is often dubious when a star of some other profession leverages their popularity to enter the acting field. Legion are the failures, and few (though sometimes spectacular) the successes. I did not see this one in theaters, and indeed wouldn't have seen it at all if a friend of mine had not insisted.I was wrong to avoid it. The Rock certainly demonstrates more range of acting ability than Schwarzenegger did in HIS early career, a comparison both apt and inevitable as there's more than coincidental similarity between the Scorpion King and Conan the Barbarian. The main villain is also interesting -- strongly, in fact, reminiscent of Russell Crowe's Maximus gone bad, a smart and resourceful warrior who may not have the sheer physical strength of someone like the Rock but whose speed and skill far outmatch virtually any opponent. I don't know how much influence the Rock had over the production, but they avoided one of the major pitfalls of movies of this sort: making the star-vehicle hero TOO good. The "Scorpion King" is tough, yes, good at what he does, yes, but his victories are often hard-fought. They also avoid too much humor without becoming grim. All in all, a well-balanced, fun action movie. Not great cinema, but a lot better than I would have thought.
Rating:
Summary: this movie would not receive any awards
Review: as i said this movie would not receive any awards,but it gives a decent beginning to the mummy series....the rock is not a profound actor,(not yet),but everyone has to start somewhere.this does not compare to the other mummy movies it was the wwf that produced it,but i enjoyed the performaces by the various actors though not written well they certainly did there best,with a limited script,the action was enjoyable(basic),from the start to the finish.as a three parter you should go ahead and get this to complete your collection(godfather 3,aliens).
Rating:
Summary: Synergy
Review: The enjoyment level of this movie is out of proportion to the pieces. Our kids love the movie, and I've watched it many times with them. The story isn't new, the acting isn't that great, but the overall story jells very nicely. I've also had to play the Godsmack (music) video many, many times at top volume. Having grown up in the Jimi Hendrix era, I'm surprised to find such appeal in this "modern" music (G). All in all, a very enjoyable movie that gives more value than one would have the right to expect. I'll be watching to see what kinds of movies Dwayne Johnson makes in the future. While no great shakes as an actor, he has a good visual and a pleasing personna.
Rating: 
Summary: Between The Rock and a Hard Place
Review: It is clear from the opening scene that Scorpion King aspires to be little more than a historic version of WWE Smackdown. The plot centers around Mathayus (played by The Rock), an impeccably chiseled Armenian warrior, and Memnon, a warlord slowly conquering the land. Memnon holds prisoner what every sinister ruler needs, a sorceress. With the ability to predict the future, she serves as the main source of his power, also fulfilling the action flick quota of one scantily-clad maiden in distress, making her first appearance in a weird cape and the number one apparel choice for women in 3200 BC: the halter top.
Mathayus swears revenge on Memnon because, why else, he killed his brother, and spends most of the movie falling in love with the sorceress and body slamming everyone else. Along the way he decides his second purpose is to free and unite and nomadic tribes, keeping some shred of historical value in the story.
Teaming up with a tribal king and his band of Amazon warriors, the plot culminates as Mathayus finally comes up against his nemesis in a battle to the death. And if you were thinking that because of the ancient setting you would be free of the typical fiery pyrotechnics ending, you were wrong. Yes, gunpowder was actually invented before the pyramids. Despite a lacking script and ridiculous plot, the film has decent action and special effects. The Rock actually comes off well onscreen and his bantering lines with the comic relief character make it mildly amusing. Basically though, the main draw is watching The Rock kick butt. Did we really expect more?
Rating: 
Summary: Ultimate Teriffness
Review: An Incredibly Teriff DVD experience. A warrior is challenged. To Whom? To a ruler,full of evil. DVD Extras : Alternate Version,Versions of Key Scenes,The Rock's Commentary, Director's Commentary,Outtakes (Don't Watch),Music Video, Spotlight on Location, Preparing the Fight Scenes,Working with Animals, King Scorpion, The Special Effects,The Rock and Michael Clarke Duncan,Trailer,Movie Club, WWE Legends,Production Notes,Trailrs for Showcase,Before-Previews,Total Axxes as a DVD-ROM Feature including DVD,Theatrical,and Heladorado trailers,exclusive photos and images.
Rating:
Summary: the rock
Review: exciting movie and alot of action and the girl wasn"t bad either
Rating: 
Summary: Run of the Mill Action Flick but The Rock Oozes Potential
Review: There are no more action heros. Really. Arnold is washed-up. Stallone is making straight to video movies. The Rock oozes with potential to be the next great action hero. The Scorpion King is nothing more than a showcase for The Rock's vast talents. He is not just muscle-bound but witty and even downright funny in many scenes. This guy has got charisma and style, now he just needs the substance. The Scorpion King is filled with almost every tired action film cliche yet The Rock still carries this film on his back to respectibility. Just think, this is his 1st starring role...the potential is unlimited. As for The Scorpion King, the action scenes are good except for the last battle scene and the sandstorm scene which are great. Overall, this is entertaining mindless fun for action buffs or wrestling fans. Recommended.
Rating:
Summary: Good
Review: This film has a passing relation to The Mummy Returns but holds its own due to The Rock's charisma. Noticably lacking are the expensive effects in The Mummy Returns, perhaps the producers didn't think it would do as well as it did. As The Rock's first solo effort, it is worth it.
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