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The Scorpion King [Blu-ray] [2002] | ![The Scorpion King [Blu-ray] [2002]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51znQuJUmSL._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Director: Chuck Russell
Actors: Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
Buy New: £14.84
New (9) Used (3) from £14.75
Rating:  10 reviews
Format: Ac-3, Colour, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dubbed, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Media: Blu-ray
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: MCABR61104867
UPC: 025195039970
EAN: 0025195039970
ASIN: B001A4VH3Y
Theatrical Release Date: 2002
Release Date: July 22, 2008
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
Shipping: International shipping available
Condition: Ships from the USA, please allow 10-14 days for delivery. Region 1 encoding requires a North American or multi-region DVD player and NTSC compatible TV. Over 2,000,000 satisfied customers worldwide.
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Amazon.co.uk Review
There's nothing original in The Scorpion King, but this derivative action franchise gets off to a rousing start by cleverly stealing from a lot of better movies. Capitalising on his brief cameo in The Mummy Returns, Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. World Wrestling Federation star the Rock) stars as Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin in the age preceding Egyptian pharaohs, who vows to avenge his brother's murder by an undefeated warlord (Steven Brand) prophesied to become the desert-ruling Scorpion King. Their battle for supremacy comprises most of the film's brisk 95-minute running time, punctuated by comic relief from Mathayus's obligatory sidekick (Grant Heslov), romance with a beautiful sorceress (Kelly Hu), and alliance with a massive Nubian (Michael Clarke Duncan) on the eve of their climactic showdown. There's no rhyme or reason to the film's depiction of ancient civilization (the costuming is particularly ludicrous), but the Rock demonstrates adequate action-star potential, and director Chuck Russell (The Mask) wraps it all in a slick, professional package. --Jeff Shannon
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 Really good film... October 16, 2006
Sarah (England)
9 out of 12 found this review helpful
... But, in a way, it sort of depends on what you like. If you don't like films which contain magic, lots of fighting, sorcery... Then this film isn't for you.
If you enjoyed The Mummy and The Mummy Returns, then you will probably enjoy this. Personally, I think that it did very well with the suspension of reality. It's got a good mix of actors, and the conflicts in the film are real and engaging.
The film does unfortunately fall into the trap of many in that the lead male character seems to automatically fall in lust with the female character. However, since they don't immediately jump into bed with each other, I think the film can be forgiven this.
All in all, I would say that The Scorpion King is well worth watching, and probably very good value for money.
 Worst Film ever? Nearly September 28, 2003
M. Notman (sheffield uk)
8 out of 17 found this review helpful
Awful dross, apart from "Mission to Mars" this has to be the worst film ive EVER seen. Acting is hammy, sets are not that great and the special effects look amateurish. Basically think a really long version of "the adventures of hercules" or "xena" and you get the picture. Shame as both the Mummy films were really good. Dont waste your cash on this trash, buy them.
Back to the good old days April 29, 2002
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
The film contains possibly the most under-rated and over looked star of the nineties, Chin Kar Lok. Chin toiled away for many years as a stunt man, visible in many Sammo Hung - Jackie Chan collaborations in the eighties. In the film he is pitted against super kicker (possibly some of the best boot work ever screened), Yuen Jung (the Scorpion King of the title). The film feels like an updated version of Snake in the Eagles Shadow (down trodden victim, becoming super fighter, to over come super kicker). It boasts some excellent cinematography, and feels like a comic book. In addition to the excellent boot work it also contains stunt work of the extreme (Chins body takes one extreme battering). It also co stars Lau Kar Leung (famed Hung Gar Sifu and Shaw Brothers director/actor). Nearly as good as Drunken Master 2 (which Chin also co-stars in).
Wow! Spectacular showcase for Won Jin. August 4, 2002
5 out of 7 found this review helpful
The action sequences in this movie are just fantastic, and are a brilliant showcase for the extraordinary kicking talents of Korean Taekwondo expert Won Jin. How he is not a major star in Hong Kong cinema is really beyond me, on the strength of this movie alone he should have become a major international action star, you will not believe some of the moves he pulls off! In fact the only let down in this movie is yet again the tacky use of over-the-top wire-work, which spoils the action and is certainly not even needed given the magical skills of Won Jin, he just doesn't need wires. The DVD extras provided by Hong Kong Legends are superb yet again; interviews with Won Jin and Chin Gar lok, and the obligatory yet essential audio commentary from Bey Logan. The best extra though, is the action showcase from Won Jin; this is a two-minute feature of Won Jin performing various astounding feats with his stunt team. Your jaw will hit the ground! This guy is a true artist. Fantastic and Inspirational! check it out!!!
 The Scorpion KIng HK Review! October 12, 2005
Mr. A. S. Wardell (u.k)
4 out of 11 found this review helpful
This review is for the hk scorpion king.
For the price being sold for this is an essential hk dvd purchase, for the absolute flamboyance high kicking,gymnastic action of wong-jin!This film has some very funny scenes(my homour being chucking evil old men off balconys in wheelchairs and harsh galore) would say at your typical hk standard of homour if can avoid watching in dubbed but watch in subtitles instead or you will be dammed with the worst english dubbing ever, which spoils the scenes. Here lies a masterpiece of physical perfomance ever scene with good features as always from hkl.Enjoy
It's always best to have the intention of appreciating the physical performance instead of the acting in asian films as I am a martial artist practicing in TKD I can trully appreciate great athlecticism from wong-jin and other performers hwang jang lee ect.
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