The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray]
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Movie Reviews of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray]
Movie Review: Pretty Good, But A Bit Too Long
Summary: 4 Stars
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen was based on a pretty good graphic novel and as a movie, its pretty good itself. Where else could you ever hope to see the likes of Captain Nemo, Dorin Gray, Mina Harker, the Invisible Man, Dr. Jeckyl/Mr. Hyde, Allan Quatermain & Tom Sawyer all in the same movie? About the only character the production is lacking is Sherlock Holmes.
The action and special effects in this movie are outstanding as are the performances from most of the actors. The only real drawback is the length. About 30 minutes could be excised from this movie without deleting any key scenes.
All in all, a good popcorn flick.
Movie Review: Entertaining and enjoyable
Summary: 4 Stars
I expected the worst when renting this movie due to the scathing reviews and was pleasantly surprised to find it a fun actioner. What could be more cool than a band of turn-of-the-century "superheroes," all playing their roles nicely. Sean Connery is great as usual. Yes, the effects are a little cheesy and the Nautilus is too big for the Venetian canals. Beyond that, suspend your disbelief and have a good time.Movie Review: An Extraordinary Action Movie
Summary: 4 Stars
The heroes of classic 19th century literature come to life in this action-packed adventure film.
The year is 1899 and a villan known only as "The Fantom" wishes to launch global armageddon. He has developed an armored tank impervious to any other weapon, smashed into a London bank, and captured blueprints for the city of Venice. He wishes to destroy the city and the leaders of Europe who will be attending a conference hosted by the city.
Meanwhile, a gentleman known as M (Richard Roxburgh) has recruited a group of legendary superheroes, including adventurer Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery), vampire Mina Harker (Peta Wilson), invisible man Rodney Skinner (Tony Curran), immortal Dorian Gray (Stuart Townsend), Tom Sawyer (Shane West), submarine commander Capt. Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah), and Dr. Henry Jekyll/Edward Hyde (Jason Fleming) to track down and destroy the mysterious Fantom.
After arriving in Venice aboard Nemo's Nautilis, the group finds that the city is literally collapsing in on itself after several underwater bombs were detonated by the Fantom and his thugs. The adventurers set off after the Fantom, only later to discover the Fantom's shocking identity. This discovery throws everything into chaos, as the group struggles with what to do next. Will the gentlemen succeed in saving Venice, or will the Fantom, who's true identity has been revealed, succeed in his devious plan?
I thought this was a very good film. I've always been a big fan of Sean Connery, and he does an excellent job as the legendary Quatermain. The other actors in the movie give fine performances as well. The special effects, including the scenes containing Nemo's Nautilis and Harker's menacing vampire bats, are well-done. The story is good, and it's fun to watch these legendary literary heroes working together.
I recommend this movie very highly. The story is good and the acting is excellent. Watch how the literary heroes of 19th century literature band together to fight evil.
Movie Review: Great fun and largely vampire free boy's action film - it's a phantasy romp in a Victorian 'World of Tomorrow
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a fun entertainment film aimed pretty squarely at preteen boys [and their mothers and fathers]. The whole film is rather similar to 'SkyCaptain and the world of tomorrow' (but it's in normal colour without the virtual arty & fuzzy sepia tones). It also seems to provoke the same intense 'love it or loathe it' reaction. Plot-line is basic 007 and Speilberg, first duff up the little guys and then take out the big baddie/vampire in the last five minutes (and probably his super-fortress if necessary to save the world). The film also creates a bold 'world of the future', but in this case it's more a Victorian fantasy world with early tanks, machine guns, horseless carriages, and even a brilliant re-creation of Nemo's Nautilus, all living alongside conventional circa 1899 Victorian images. The special effects are excellent and the cast quite convincing in their roles. The film is also far less scary than Hell Boy and Van Helsing (I would say 6+).
The hero's are all straight children's book character's ranging from the invisible man and Alan Quartermain (King Solomon's Mines) to ageless Dorian Gray and a young US marshal turned secret agent named Tom Sawyer. So don't expect a history lesson, as like the one in `Hell Boy', this world never existed. Plus of course any film with Sean Connery in (as world weary Quartermain) is well worth a watch. My son (10) missed this at the cinema and was captivated throughout with it DVD. My daughter (12) showed no interest, preferring to watch The `Charmed' Ones in her bedroom instead. However mum, dad and son really enjoyed watching it on a quiet winter night. So suspend disbelief and view a fantastic world of imagination where the evil Phantom must be defeated to prevent a catastrophic world war (or delay it for another fifteen years anyway). So great fun for fans of the action hero genre, and although certainly not up to classic Indiana Jone's `Last Crusade' standard, it's still well worth buying at a knockdown price (or renting).
Movie Review: Fun, crazy, story....3.5 Stars
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a fun movie. It got a lot better after the twist in Venice, I also enjoyed seeing some of the most famous literary characters speaking to each other.
Some have complained about the effects, but they really arn't that bad, nothing looks overly horrible or cheesy. Mr. Hyde looks awesome in all his muscley goodness. Stuart Townsend is the best actor in this, his portrayal of Dorian Gray was great. Connery is of course good too, not at his best, but good. Tony Curran is also good as the Invisible Man. Some of the story is a bit rushed and it feels disconected. Characters just running about, all over the place. It does have some neat CG and some great battles, and it is fun.
Overall if you want a light-hearted adventure film get this. It won't amaze you, but you'll have a good time...