The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray]

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Blu-ray]
Starring: Sean Connery
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B000ICLRHU
Release Date: 2006-11-14

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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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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)

Customer Reviews:

A double "O" stinker.......2007-09-09

This film has it all. A garbage storyline, trash special computer effects
and an ANCIENT 007 brought out of the crypt to play, of all people, a decrepit Allan Quartermain !! Then they have a Dracula type ( female ) to be a blood sucking VanHelsing !! Sorry folks, but, this shows how hard up Holyweed is for plots and talent. After seeing this I wish I had that 2 hours of my life back. Connery should have reired 30 years ago. I guess he needs the money. This pile of crap has to be in be top 3 of the worst films I ever saw. Really. Don't do it for your own sake.

Delightful Movie.......2007-09-05

This is a delight to watch, although nowhere near as good as expected. It features the likeness of a number of comic characters.

The DVD features two commentary tracks, one with the producers and actors, and a second with the visual effects team. It also includes a "Making Of" documentary, and number (12) of deleted scenes. A good movie despite my feeling that it could've been better.

It gets a solid recommendation.

Dull film, huge disappointment.......2007-08-27

I haven't read the well regarded comic book (er, sorry, graphic novel), but this movie is terribly dull. The idea of taking well known characters from the Victorian Era's popular literature (Allan Quartermain, Captain Nemo, Tom Sawyer, Dr. Jekyll, Dorian Gray, The Invisible Man from the novel by H.G. Wells, Mina Harker from Dracula) and rethink them as superheroes sounds odd but interesting. And if such endeavor would make some young people read the original books, one can certainly sympathize with that. But this film is dull. The action scenes are uninspired. And one wonders if the filmmakers even read the original material: here Dorian Gray has more lives than Terminator, Verne's Captain Nemo looks more like Sandokan, Jekyll is inspired more by the incredible Hulk than by the character of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel, Tom Saywer is a hothead cowboy rather than Mark Twain's country boy, etc. There are fine actors here (Sean Connery, for one) but they look embarrassed here, as well as they should be. Even the retro Victorian look seems uninspired. Overall, a huge disappointment.

Not extraordinary, but very good.......2007-08-01

I really like this movie! The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen is a very fresh twist on fantasy with a superb cast and well done action sequences. The special effects are good enough, though not the film's strong point. This is a movie to be enjoyed for its entertainment value and not to be over-analyzed based on the graphic novel or other literature. A very good movie from start to finish.

Slightly Better Than Average Movie.......2007-06-27

Movie about a group of people with individual "special" powers who are assembled to save the world. It has some intersting visaual effects. The plot, though not overly interesting does keep you guessing. There are likeable characters in it. Its good entertainment. Something I would watch a time or two more.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Widescreen Edition)

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A double "O" stinker
Delightful Movie
Dull film, huge disappointment
Not extraordinary, but very good
Slightly Better Than Average Movie

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Widescreen Edition)
Starring: Sean Connery , Naseeruddin Shah , Peta Wilson , Tony Curran , and Stuart Townsend
Director: Stephen Norrington
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B00005JM5B
Release Date: 2003-12-16

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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)!

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Starring: Sean Connery, Shane West, and Peta Wilson.
Directed By: Stephen Norrington.
Running Time: 110 Min., Color.
This film is presented in "Widescreen" format.
Copyright 2003 Twentieth Century Fox.

Format: DVD MOVIE

Customer Reviews:

A double "O" stinker.......2007-09-09

Delightful Movie.......2007-09-05

Dull film, huge disappointment.......2007-08-27

Not extraordinary, but very good.......2007-08-01

Slightly Better Than Average Movie.......2007-06-27

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Full Screen Edition)

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A double "O" stinker
Delightful Movie
Dull film, huge disappointment
Not extraordinary, but very good
Slightly Better Than Average Movie

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (Full Screen Edition)
Starring: Sean Connery , Naseeruddin Shah , Peta Wilson , Tony Curran , and Stuart Townsend
Director: Stephen Norrington
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B0000DC3VK
Release Date: 2003-12-16

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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.

Customer Reviews:

A double "O" stinker.......2007-09-09

Delightful Movie.......2007-09-05

Dull film, huge disappointment.......2007-08-27

Not extraordinary, but very good.......2007-08-01

Slightly Better Than Average Movie.......2007-06-27

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (UMD for PSP)

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Brings back memories of childhood fantasies
Interesting Though Uneven (For Sony PSP)

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (UMD for PSP)
Starring: Sean Connery , David Hemmings , Richard Roxburgh , Jason Flemyng , and Peta Wilson
Director: Steve Norrington
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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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 worl

ASIN: B000A3XYE6
Release Date: 2005-08-23

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Brings back memories of childhood fantasies.......2006-10-15

Although critics and some other people have taken great pleasure in ripping this movie, I actually enjoyed it very much. It was a fun adventure flick with some of my favorite literary characters. It was just dark enough to add dimension to them without losing the fun of the genre. How could I not enjoy it? No, I haven't read the comics...sorry, "graphic novels," so I didn't "have it ruined for me." But, please, people. Like they are actually going to put that kind of darkness and violence in a movie kids are going to want to see? Up against "Pirates?"

Also, I guess I am one of the last generation of Americans that has read any classic literature. I and my sibs got every one of the literary references and laughed each time. Sure, I had a few raised eyebrows (Skinner naked in the snow? Surprised he didn't get frostbite!) and eyerolls (Sawyer! Oh, please! An obvious character addition for young girls). Still, this is a "what if" story, so what is the big deal? Sean Connery was a great Quatermain...very much a man of his time. And what can I say about Naseeruddin Shah except he was a fabulous Nemo. Yes, I remember seeing that Disney movie "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea." That movie is what started a young girl's fascination (okay, crush) on Captain Nemo, and Shah's portrayal brought it all back in spades! (You should really check out some of his other movies) He portrayed Nemo just as I had imagined him (and hello to all the dorks out there that didn't know Nemo is Indian!!!) I like that he was an excellent warrior, as well as a genius, and yet still was gentlemanly and cultured...just don't get him mad! He was, after all, a freedom fighter, and no, that wasn't supposed to be kung fu, but more likely the Sikh martial art of Gatka. People just don't bother to learn that other cultures have developed their own version of martial arts, I guess.

Anyway, to stop nitpicking other peoples comments, some of the other characters I enjoyed were Skinner (Curran, very cheeky) and Jekyll/Hyde (Flemyng, wonderful self-torture, there). Mina (Wilson) didn't unveil her "gifts" until they were needed, as it should be, and I have to give credit to the unappealing Dorian (Townsend) because I immediately didn't like him. Ick. The only weak link was Sawyer (West), but I believe it was because his character was squeezed in for...whatever reason.

I am no expert on CGI, but I felt the production values were wonderful. Wow...the Nautilus was stupendous (and loved the interior decor).

There is rumor out there that a sequel is being considered, and talk of "re-casting" many of the roles. That, to me, would be a HUGE mistake! If you don't want Sir Sean as Quatermain...don't re-cast. Just leave him out. Horrible mistake if you re-cast Nemo. Naseeruddin DEFINED Nemo. Skinner and Jekyll...oh, heck. Just bring them all back...except Sawyer. He really wasn't a necessary character (nothing extraordinary there). Again, no reflection on West.

Just MHO

Interesting Though Uneven (For Sony PSP).......2006-09-05

Once again we have the temptation to compare the book to the movie, which I will succumb to just a little. Books and movies are different media, and each brings its own strengths to art. Such is the case here. The book was full and lengthy and while it brought the same breadth of characters, it was able to provide a broader background for each of the characters. There were some spots where I thought the book was just a bit fuzzy on the plot, but I loved the style.

The movie provides more visuals, but with a two-hour length it had to cut back on the length of background for the characters. The movie glossed over some of the darker aspects of the characters, particular Alan Quatermain, but enhanced others, particular the background of Mina Harker. The other strange addition was that of the character of Dorian Gray. I also objected to the change in the invisible man character from the book to the movie. I much preferred the book's Hawley Griffin as the invisible man versus Rodney Skinner, who supposedly stole the formula. Griffin was a much stronger, more tormented character, though his characterization would require more film time to establish and would likely have weakened the roles of the primary actors.

In terms of characterization, Sean Connery clearly shined as Quatermain, as he always seems to do in every role. Peta Wilson is excellent as the sultry, dangerous Mina Harker. Naseeruddin Shah as Captain Nemo returns Nemo to his original characterization by Verne as a Sikh. Shah's Nemo was a welcome variation to previous Nemos, providing a sense of command, control and honor in comparison to those others who sometimes seemed simpering and typically talked far too much for Verne's Nemo. The other actors have insufficient screen time to fully flesh out their roles, partially because of the large number of lead characters.

The plot itself is a bit of a muddle. It's difficult to follow the progression and contrivances that lead from point-to-point. Often the logic is non-existent, and the viewer is left to wonder how they knew they were headed the right direction other than a trite explanation by one of the lead characters. Had the movie been extended by another 15 or 20 minutes many of the incongruities could have been reduced and the story flow could have been smoothed. To try to minimize the various confusions: Essentially the story is about a group of sort of good guys out to stop a definite bad guy from conquering the world, except the bad guy has been cleverly manipulating the sort of good guys all along and has a nefarious reason (of course) for doing so.

The special effects end up providing much of the focus of the movie in lieu of a more coherent plot. Some of the special effects are very good, such as the bizarre image of the Nautilus sailing the canals of Venice. The destruction of Venice by underwater bombs is mundane by today's standards. The other special effects vary in their quality and effect on the viewer, but are generally good. As noted before, the special effects often substitute for plot.

Though some of my criticisms are not encouraging, I actually liked the movie. As a B movie it is okay. Clearly not in the league of movies such as the Lord of the Rings, it is nonetheless a rousing adventure. In general the movie rates 3 stars, but I'm giving it 4 stars because of the three actors that really made this movie for me: Connery, Wilson and Shah.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Region 2]

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A double "O" stinker
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Dull film, huge disappointment
Not extraordinary, but very good
Slightly Better Than Average Movie

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [Region 2]
Starring: Sean Connery , Naseeruddin Shah , Peta Wilson , Tony Curran , and Stuart Townsend
Director: Stephen Norrington
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A double "O" stinker.......2007-09-09

Delightful Movie.......2007-09-05

Dull film, huge disappointment.......2007-08-27

Not extraordinary, but very good.......2007-08-01

Slightly Better Than Average Movie.......2007-06-27

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LXG) / Entrapment

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LXG) / Entrapment
Starring: Sean Connery , Naseeruddin Shah , Peta Wilson , Tony Curran , and Stuart Townsend
Director: Stephen Norrington , and Jon Amiel
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
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ASIN: B0002Q9VF2
Release Date: 2004-10-12

X2: X-Men United/Daredevil/The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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John Q - Get your facts straight!

X2: X-Men United/Daredevil/The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
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John Q - Get your facts straight!.......2006-03-22

John Q has vomited his invective-filled, nonsensical "conservative" ramblings all over Amazon, handing out 1 star reviews the way most people hand out business cards. What's worse than his insane, grammer-challenged rants is his, shall we say "creative" command of the facts. Paramount never threatened to sue Fox over the ending fo X2, and contrary to your insane ramblings, the movie was a tremendous success for them.

As to the set being discussed, it's probably better advised for the dedicated Marvel maniac to buy X2 in the X-MEN movie pack, and pick up the Director's Edition of DAREDEVIL, which is far superior to the released version. LXG isn't worth the disc it's burned on, and is probably better left ignored. Though I can't recommend the graphic novel enough.

The Day After Tomorrow/The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

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2 Movies of Extraordinary CGI

The Day After Tomorrow/The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen
Starring: Sean Connery , Naseeruddin Shah , Peta Wilson , Tony Curran , and Stuart Townsend
Director: Stephen Norrington , and Roland Emmerich
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ASIN: B0006419Q4
Release Date: 2004-12-28

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2 Movies of Extraordinary CGI.......2004-12-31

Expand your filmmaking knowledge by watching movies with wonderful cgi effects. In this 2 movie DVD collection, you get to view an awe-inspiring ones such as New York completely covered iced over in Day After Tomorrow or Nemo's magnificent submarine in the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. The acting is short of anything Oscar-winning, but is appropriate for the amount of real acting required for these films. The stars here are the special effects/cgi. Other recommendations: Matrix 1 and 3, Spider-Man 1 and 2, and Hellboy.

The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LXG) / X2 - X-Men United

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (LXG) / X2 - X-Men United
Starring: Sean Connery , Tony Curran , Jason Flemyng , Tom Goodman-Hill , and David Hemmings
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