A hunter, a scientist, a vampire, an invisible man, an immortal, a spy, a beast…when a masked madman known as “The Fantom” threatens to launch global Armageddon, legendary adventurer Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery) commands a legion of superheroes, the likes of which mankind has never seen.
Now, despite fighting their own personal demons – and each other – they mush join forces to save the world. Sean Connery leads a stellar cast in this breathtaking, “thrill-a-minute” (Jeffrey Lyons, NBC-TV) extravaganza loaded with “eye-popping effects and amazing action!” (Bill Bregoli, Westwood One)The heroes of 1899 are brought to life with the help of some expensive special effects in The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. From the pages of Victorian literature come Captain Nemo, Dr. Jekyll (and his alter ego Mr. Hyde), Dorian Gray, Tom Sawyer, an Invisible Man, Mina Harker (from Dracula), and the hunter Allan Quatermain (Sean Connery), all brought together to combat an evil megalomaniac out to conquer the world. Hardly an original plot, but perhaps that’s fitting for a movie sewn together like Frankenstein’s monster. The movie rushes from one frenetic battle to another, replacing sense with spectacle–Nemo’s submarine rising from the water, a warehouse full of zeppelins bursting into flame, Venice collapsing into its own canals; flashy, dumb, and completely incoherent. Fans of the original comic book will be disappointed. Also featuring Peta Wilson, Shane West, Stuart Townsend, Richard Roxburgh, and Jason Flemyng. –Bret Fetzer
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March 5, 2010
#1
I tried to bring myself to like it, but I can’t. With Sean Connery in the cast, I expected a lot out of this film, but it’s got a bad script and the direction seemed more tailormade for special effects rather than the acting. The humor in it sucks (example: Tom Sawyer is “checking out” the vampiress, and Allan says “She’s out of your league.” League! As in League of Extroadinary Gentlemen!” HA. Not funny.). In fact, at the theater, PEOPLE WERE LAUGHING AT THESE DUMB JOKES. As I said, the direction is horrid, which is even worse since it’s the director of “Blade” (Stephen Norrington), and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bland acting, average special effects, horrible script, heavyhanded direction, and ludicrous plot devices (how is a domino effect stopped by the destruction of ONE building??) all add up to one stupid film. Watch other comic book films instead. You might negatively vote, but chances are, you are out of MY league. And my league is ultimate.
March 5, 2010
#2
Making a movie based on books was a dumb idea. The Matrix makes more sense because it’s based on computers and everybody knows computers not books. The FX were OK and I liked the vampire and Mr Hyde so the movie get 2 and a half stars but next time these movie people need to make modern stuff.
March 5, 2010
#3
This film is so abysmal that words defy explanation. Alan Moore is the greatest creative mind to ever grace the comic industry and unfortunately for him, with the exception of CONSTANTINE, none of his creations have survived the adaptation to the big screen with any dignity or grace. This is by FAR the least of them. THE LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENTLEMEN (the series) is designed with class, intelligence, and style; all of which the film is completely bereft of. Those of you who have not seen this film, I beg you, do not waste any precious time or money. For those of you who have not read the comic, please search for that here at Amazon.com, and buy it. You will be extraordinarily pleased. Forget the movie.
March 5, 2010
#4
that is what the title of the movie should have been. I saw this in the movies and did not enjoy a single second of it….my biggest complaint about this…how in the HECK can the nautilus navigate through venice italy?! I’m sorry…..a whole lot of thought went into this movie, but all thoughts failed. The idea was there…it just faltered, this does not do the comic justice. Also…wasnt mina harker the leader and not allen quartermain??? mess mess MESSS!! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!! it’s ashamed i had to even give it 1 star because i wouldnt even give it that.
March 5, 2010
#5
Did you folks see this at the theater? It was there barely over a week before it was shelved. My wife and I should have known by the seven other people in the theater (on a weekend, none the less). It is painful to watch — by far Sean Connery’s worst film. Unlike some films that are bad but humorous, this one was just bad. Nothing campy or entertaining about this loser.