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I, Brian · 8th October 2003, 02:39 PM

Saw a poster for a film: "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" - which has Sean Connery as the lead.

Sounds a very oddball picture - like a strange collection of "super-heroes", to some degree. Anyone heard of it - or seen it already in the States?

Gnome · 8th October 2003, 02:59 PM

Saw it.....If you turn your mind off, it's sort of fun.

It's been almost universally panned here in the states, and I must admit it's pretty shaky in the plot dept.
BUT, anytime you have Alan Quartermain, Mina Harker, Dorian Grey, Tom Sawyer, Jeckel & Hyde, Capt. Nemo, and the Invisible Man banding together to defeat a diabolical enemy, you are going to have a somewhat good time.

I found it silly, and very escapist. Totally forgetable, but kind of endearing.

Definately subjective.....my wife hated it!

I, Brian · 8th October 2003, 03:38 PM

Yes...it sounds distinctly odd! But hopefully that means it may provide a refreshing change in terms of big movie releases.

Btw - Who is Sean Connery playing??

Gnome · 8th October 2003, 04:11 PM

Sean plays Alan Quartermain (King Solomon's Mines for the uninitiated). The rest of the cast is relatively unknown to me. Although, Richard Roxburg (Moulin Rouge) plays a role that turns out to be a surprise - so I won't give it away.

Foxbat · 8th October 2003, 09:45 PM

This film sounds daft enough to tempt me into giving it a look

What accent does Sean use in this one?
Is it his English/Scottish or American/Scottish or (God forbid) his Irish/Scottish?

If you're reading this....sorry Sean. I just couldn't resist.

Gnome · 9th October 2003, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Foxbat

This film sounds daft enough to tempt me into giving it a look

What accent does Sean use in this one?
Is it his English/Scottish or American/Scottish or (God forbid) his Irish/Scottish?

If you're reading this....sorry Sean. I just couldn't resist.

He uses his English/Scottish. And yes, his Irish/Scottish is uninteligable....might as well be eating while he talks.

Foxbat · 9th October 2003, 05:37 AM

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He uses his English/Scottish. And yes, his Irish/Scottish is uninteligable....might as well be eating while he talks.

LOL!

Twelve · 9th October 2003, 07:46 AM

Hey, I just liked seeing Sean Connery getting into fist fights.

Oh, and the female vampire in the movie was VERY nice.

Other than that, not much of a film.

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dwndrgn · 9th October 2003, 01:14 PM

I'd like to see this one, even though I know it isn't up to what I would want it to be. I really liked the concept.

milamber · 10th October 2003, 05:26 AM

I've heard nothing but bad reviews. "A poor alternative to X-Men" was one of the quotes.

Twelve · 10th October 2003, 11:48 AM

Yeah, but...I mean, TOM SAWYER was in it!!

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jerchar · 21st October 2003, 01:15 PM

I was so impatient to see this movie; but let's face it if you've seen the previews, you've seen the movie. Best character in this film was definitely the woman.

Twelve · 22nd October 2003, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by jerchar

Best character in this film was definitely the woman.

Amen.

ray gower · 28th October 2003, 11:18 PM

Take the film Seven Samurai (or The Magnificent Seven, if you don't mind plagerisim) manning the roles with famous fictional Victorian heroes and anti-heroes:-
Allan Quartermain- adventurer (H Rider Haggard)
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hide- Scientist and Hulk's daddy (Robert Stevenson)
Captain Nemo- (Jules Verne)
Invisible Man- (HG Wells)
Mrs Harker- Wife of Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing's assistant in Bram Stoker's original Dracula.
Dorian Grey- Oscar Wilde's narcissistic immortal
Add a famous comic writer, Alan Moore, to draw a comic board.
Throw in a plot from Doc Savage.
Mix well, adding in large pinches of reference to every other famous writer one can think of:- Head of the British Secret Service is 'M' opposite Sean Connery's Quartermain, who later becomes Moriarty, copies of The Strand and Action for Boys on the table, and Nemo's first-mate is Ishmael (from Moby Dick) and the Hunchback of Notre Dam (Hyde swinging around the roof tops of Paris) and the obligatory American so US audiences will watch it.

And we have the latest reciepe in the continuing saga of comics reinventing themselves by becoming films.

And this one I really enjoyed!

Lots of action (from the Mk1 tank breaking into the Bank of England to the destruction of the gothic mansion), a touch of intrigue (if blown a little soon), fair amount of subtle comedy and a good opportunity to just turn off the brain and enjoy a good old fashioned adventure story of the old Rank mould.

Some things were over the top, Nemo's submarine towering over the London Docks being the main one, they are by and large minor niggles.

Status · 21st December 2003, 09:27 PM

Ok, this wasn't quite what I was expecting but wasn't bad at all. Actually rather enjoyed it myself.

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the obligatory American so US audiences will watch it

It had nothing to do with the reason I watched it, still trying to figure out what part he was playing anyway, unless it was so they could have an idiot who would try anything

. Actually my favorite charator was and still is Sean Connery (always liked his acting).

The storyline may not be new but was relaxing with the comedy that was laced into it. Also enjoyed the action part of it, just enough to make it intresting but not overcrowed with acrobatics. And I agree the mystrey was very good but found out a little too soon for my liking.

I think I could safely say I'd rate it a 8 out of 10 on the enjoyment scale. Good thing I'm not really a rank judge.

8th October 2003, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,704 Blog Entries: 1	The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Saw a poster for a film: "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" - which has Sean Connery as the lead. Sounds a very oddball picture - like a strange collection of "super-heroes", to some degree. Anyone heard of it - or seen it already in the States?

28th October 2003, 11:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
ray gower Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 3,610	The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Take the film Seven Samurai (or The Magnificent Seven, if you don't mind plagerisim) manning the roles with famous fictional Victorian heroes and anti-heroes:- Allan Quartermain- adventurer (H Rider Haggard) Dr Jekyll and Mr Hide- Scientist and Hulk's daddy (Robert Stevenson) Captain Nemo- (Jules Verne) Invisible Man- (HG Wells) Mrs Harker- Wife of Jonathan Harker, Van Helsing's assistant in Bram Stoker's original Dracula. Dorian Grey- Oscar Wilde's narcissistic immortal Add a famous comic writer, Alan Moore, to draw a comic board. Throw in a plot from Doc Savage. Mix well, adding in large pinches of reference to every other famous writer one can think of:- Head of the British Secret Service is 'M' opposite Sean Connery's Quartermain, who later becomes Moriarty, copies of The Strand and Action for Boys on the table, and Nemo's first-mate is Ishmael (from Moby Dick) and the Hunchback of Notre Dam (Hyde swinging around the roof tops of Paris) and the obligatory American so US audiences will watch it. And we have the latest reciepe in the continuing saga of comics reinventing themselves by becoming films. And this one I really enjoyed! Lots of action (from the Mk1 tank breaking into the Bank of England to the destruction of the gothic mansion), a touch of intrigue (if blown a little soon), fair amount of subtle comedy and a good opportunity to just turn off the brain and enjoy a good old fashioned adventure story of the old Rank mould. Some things were over the top, Nemo's submarine towering over the London Docks being the main one, they are by and large minor niggles.

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8th October 2003, 02:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gnome Eldest & Most Wise Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Saw it.....If you turn your mind off, it's sort of fun. It's been almost universally panned here in the states, and I must admit it's pretty shaky in the plot dept. BUT, anytime you have Alan Quartermain, Mina Harker, Dorian Grey, Tom Sawyer, Jeckel & Hyde, Capt. Nemo, and the Invisible Man banding together to defeat a diabolical enemy, you are going to have a somewhat good time. I found it silly, and very escapist. Totally forgetable, but kind of endearing. Definately subjective.....my wife hated it!

8th October 2003, 03:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
I, Brian Admin and Tea-boy Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 5,704 Blog Entries: 1	Yes...it sounds distinctly odd! But hopefully that means it may provide a refreshing change in terms of big movie releases. Btw - Who is Sean Connery playing??

8th October 2003, 04:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Gnome Eldest & Most Wise Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 105	Sean plays Alan Quartermain (King Solomon's Mines for the uninitiated). The rest of the cast is relatively unknown to me. Although, Richard Roxburg (Moulin Rouge) plays a role that turns out to be a surprise - so I won't give it away.

8th October 2003, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Foxbat Haggis Connoisseur Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,752	This film sounds daft enough to tempt me into giving it a look What accent does Sean use in this one? Is it his English/Scottish or American/Scottish or (God forbid) his Irish/Scottish? If you're reading this....sorry Sean. I just couldn't resist.

9th October 2003, 07:46 AM	#8 (permalink)
Twelve Spirit of Zebulun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Basel, Switzerland Posts: 187	Hey, I just liked seeing Sean Connery getting into fist fights. Oh, and the female vampire in the movie was VERY nice. Other than that, not much of a film. 12

9th October 2003, 01:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
dwndrgn Fierce Vowelless One Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Help! I'm stuck in the forums! Posts: 3,760	I'd like to see this one, even though I know it isn't up to what I would want it to be. I really liked the concept.

10th October 2003, 05:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
milamber Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 57	I've heard nothing but bad reviews. "A poor alternative to X-Men" was one of the quotes.

10th October 2003, 11:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
Twelve Spirit of Zebulun Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Basel, Switzerland Posts: 187	Yeah, but...I mean, TOM SAWYER was in it!! 12

21st October 2003, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
jerchar Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: France Posts: 65	I was so impatient to see this movie; but let's face it if you've seen the previews, you've seen the movie. Best character in this film was definitely the woman.