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Summary: I want my [money] back!
Review: Can I please have a refund? Well I'll admit that I already walked into the movie not expecting much (based on watching the Mummy and Mummy 2), and walking out still unsatisfied doesn't say much for this film.The movie did pull in a few chuckles here and there, pulling in the same type of corny humor from Brendan Frasier's troupe. But overall, the script was very weak, and the choreography was only slightly better than Hercules/Xena fighting. Then again, we can't expect much from just a wrestler and an all-evil guy who only learned his moves shortly before the movie was filmed. Of all of the actors, why didn't we see more of Kelly Hu flexing her martial arts knowledge (well, as much as she can deliver?). She has had experience on Martial Law with Sammo Hung, plus she mentioned in a recent interview that she is currently studying a particular form of martial arts now. Maybe I've been spoiled by all of the kung fu movies I've seen with Jet Li! It's like drinking instant coffee after knowing what coffee in Europe tastes like. Now that America is experiencing more and more kung fu movies in recent years, these monster box office movies have to bring their fighting choreography up to par.
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Summary: Rousing action flick but massacres history
Review: A formula action movie set supposedly in the prehistory of Egypt, this film is uneven. The Rock's acting is stilted. Rattles off lines but fortunately lets the action do most of the talking. Kelly Hu raises the rating to three stars by herself. Yeah, she's shapely and scantily clad but what a beautiful face! Good work on facial expression, a part of her acting skill. The supporting cast were good character actors. Now let's review the history. Akkad was a culture that inhabited the upper Mesopotamian valley about 3000-2500 BC. They conquered the Sumerian civilization in lower Mesopotamia, only to be absorbed into Sumerian culture. The prehistoric Scorpion King lived about 4500 BC in the northern part of Upper (southern) Egypt. The Akkadians were by no means a Last of the Mohicans type of people at that point. They place the bad guy in Gommorrah, of Sodom & Gommorrah infamy. Those cites were at the southern end of the Dead Sea in Palestine, NOT in Egypt. Must have chosen Gommorrah to justify scantily clad females, given its reputation in history and the totally unhistoric attire of the women in this film. Anything to get young actresses half naked, I guess. That plus the fake wrestling are the trademarks of the producer. Never mind the amazons. There were rare instances of female warriors in remote antiquity, but not as depicted. They certainly wouldn't have been dressed for combat in so little. At least they didn't walk around a ring holding up cards to tell the audience what round it was... It would have great had the film actually set the story in a real historic ambience. That would have made a more rousing plot, too. The struggle to conquer the surrounding city states in central Egypt, and eventual unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, would have been a better movie. Unfortunately, this effort is the mangled product of the people who bring us the World Wrestling Federation.
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Summary: THE FIRST REVEIEWER IS A PUNK
Review: WELL FIRST OF ALL I WILL SAY THAT THE FIRST PERSON WHO REVEIWED THIS IS A NO GOOD LOSER.
2ND OF ALL THE ROCK WAS THE PERFECT PIC FOR THIS ROLE THE SAD THING IS THEY RELIDE EVRYTHING ON THIS PRO WRESTLING SUPERSTAR TO MAKE THE FILM AND HE PRETTY MUCH DID BUT THE REST OF THE FILM WAS JUST DULL I ADVISE U NOT TO BOTHER WITH THIS AND GO GET WRESTLEMANIA 17
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Summary: One Of This Year's Worst Films
Review: This film is straight up boring.
I found myself waiting and hoping for something exciting to happen.
There is a major lack of action and entertainment in this film.
Relying on the Rock's popularity alone is not enough to make this film a hit or at least decent.
Why couldn't the Rock try to stay away from playing his wrestling character in this movie.
All that was missing is the wrestling ring in the desert.
The film has nothing to do with The mummy.
The film does not provide the great special effects of The Mummy & Mummy Returns.
Why did this movie have to be made?
This movie does not have what it takes to be as successfu as Arnold's Conan movies.
No imagination and nothing exciting, fresh or new with this one.
Just a plain boring movie with an over hyped star...
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Summary: Ridiculously Xena-esque
Review: I watched The Rock play the Scorpion King in "The Mummy Returns" and what little battle scenes they had were excellent and had a good degree of historical accuracy (before the Anubis Warriors showed up). The Rock did an excellent job in this and when I heard that his movie was coming out, I was glad because I knew that this character had enormous potential. The movie, however, was a collosal disappointment. No attempt was made for historical accuracy. Half the battle scenes were filled with Amazonians who would not last past the first shout in real battle with Ancient Warriors. Instead of being a historical extravaganza in the tradition of "The Egyptian" or "Quo Vadis," what we have in this film is just another Xena-like butchery of history, making people know less than they would if they knew nothing about early Egyptian history. Thumbs down, release the lions into the arena!
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Summary: Scorpion King ROCKS . . .
Review: . . . although the Rock is shortchanged. Dwayne "the Rock" Johnson is a far better actor than the writers of Scorpion King give him credit for. He demonstrates his budding talent in this Mummy Returns spinoff, but its a stretch because the dialogue he was provided with was subpar. Granted, one may not expect much from a WWF superstar, but obviously the Rock is more than the "average" wrestler. The Rock has intelligence, screen presence, an excellent delivery, - and let's not forget - he IS incredibly easy on the eyes! The plot in this movie makes no sense whatsoever, - - and inconcistencies in the plot line are never really explained. First, the supposed prequel to Mummy and Mummy Returns bears little resemblance to a prequel. Universal Studios feels the public will accept this by saying "it's not a prequel, it's a spinoff." Certainly, it wouldn't have been too difficult to come up with a plot that would have made it a darn interesting prequel. They chose not to. Second, the whole story is based on Matthayus (the Rock) as an "Arkkadin", the last of a band of assasins, - hired to kill the socerer(ess) (Kelly Hu). Matthayus after being paid 20 blood rubies swears to kill the sorceress. How Matthyus ultimately decides to handle this "job" is dealt with only tangently. Those who hired him never ask for an explanation. This is a fatal flaw in the plot which could have been easily handled. These and other plot flaws are never addressed, like how the guy who falls on the gunpowder with a lighted torch lives while those standing further away are blown to pieces. Nevertheless, if you like big, hunky, beautiful men like the Rock, or absolutely gorgeous women like Kelly Hu, giving fairly decent screen preformances despite an absolutely weak plot then this ones for you. Personally, I'm waiting for the DVD to come out. As bad as this storyline is, - its not nearly as bad as Smackdown, its shows much more the range and talents of the Rock, - and will be a much-talked-about first starring role for the budding action hero. Now that Dwayne Johnson has demonstrated his screen prescence, hopefully, he will be offered much better scripts.
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Summary: This Is My Favorite Movie Ever
Review: Some people are saying this movie gave them "low expectations," or "it wasn't as good as they thought." Well, these people just don't know movies because this was the best movie ever. The plot was great, and of course the casting was great (mostly because The Rock was in it). It had comedy, action/adventure, and romance in one movie, which you don't see very much now. I would recommend this movie to everyone.
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Summary: An Excellent Adventure
Review: This movie was a fun, wild ride from start to finish! Take it for what it is and you'll have a blast! Get to analytical and it will fail you. My advice, just have fun and let it take you on an action adventure and you'll have a great time!!!
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Summary: Success!
Review: When I first went to see the Mummy, I was expecting a horror flick a la the 1933 Universal version. Instead I was disappointed to find an Indianna Jones-esque adventure. So I revise my expectations with the Mummy Returns, but instead of pulp adventure, I am disappointed again to find I am watching a screen version of what was obviously intended to be a computer role playing game. And so I come to the Scorpion King. I expected it to be [junk] going in, and for once I am NOT disappointed! It is [junk]! The Rock obviously learned the fine and subtle craft of acting in the WWF ring. This guy is the next Arnold? Well, it's possible. After all, Arnold was pretty bad too when he started out. (Check out Hercules In New York)Someone was obviously trying to save money on the special effects, they're that bad. I won't even mention the plot. I can't. There wasn't one. The fight scenes were okay if you A) like them every five minutes, or B) think WWF wrestling doesn't look fakey. This movie didn't really offend me. But then again, someone else paid for my ticket...
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Summary: Derivative? Nothing New? It Doens't Matter!
Review: Quickly made after the success of "The Mummy Returns," the spin-off of the now money-making series comes back with WWF's susperstar Dwayne Johnson aka. The Rock. The result is, as expected, derivative and some even say there is nothing new you can find here. Wait a minute, it's not exactly true. The story is just an OK thing, with so many loud echoes coming from many other previous films including "The Mummy" franchise, but it's no surprise, considering that it was partly written by Stephen Sommers, the director of the two "Mummy"s. Moreover, you get some sense like "I have seen this before": Kelly Hu's character reminds us of "the Bond Girl" Jane Seymore played in "Live and Let Die," and the bond between The Rock and his brother as the last members of the clan naturally goes back to "The Last of the Mohicans." But, who seeks for originality in this place when all you need is an exciting popcorn film, which entertains us all with its action-packed story? And "The Scorpion King" attains its goal as such. You will have what the poster of the film promises: many scenes of swords clushing, The Rock riding a camel in a desert, and sexy Kelly Hu, real scene-stealer. The director Chuck Russel, after the awful "Bless the Child," came back with his sure handling of actions he showed in "Eraser" and about The Rock himself, he did his homework well, showing not-so-bad acting, but we all know that he can act ... he has done it well on WWF broadcasting, you know. And see how he shows a sense of humor (check out the harlem scene where he raises his eyebrow, as he always does), but, see, that's what his fans already know. If The Rock keeps on acting with this pace, keeping in mind his humorous side, probably he turns out successfully as an action film hero, and this movie is good enough to prove his promising prospect, though it has no originality, and nothing new except lovely Hu. In short, "The Scorpion King" gives what a good and old action flicks should give, and a good, solid starting point for the Rock, the action star. The film is executive-produced by Vince McMahon (who else?).
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