The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [UMD for PSP]

Lots of good actors, but they arent given much scope for their talents. Lots of explosions and shooting, plenty of noise. But its a bit tedious to watch. Leaves you time to think about things like why does Tom Sawyer wear suspenders hanging down from his waist? Why wear them at all if you arent going to use them? Why do steampunk women always have their bosoms pushed up so it looks like they are serving them on a tray? Why did they show the Nautilus as big as a cruise ship in one scene, then show them sailing it right into a canal in Venice in another scene, much smaller?

I absolutely never get tired of this movie with Sean Connery! Fiction book characters brought together as heroes to thwart the evil trying to start war and domination.

Now that Sean Connery has passed on, this kind of makes the movie a little bit more special a very good actor, I really enjoyed the movie very unusual

Combining a scattered cast of literary characters, League of Extraordinary Gentleman brings together Alexander Quartermain, Dr. Jekyll, Dorian Gray, Tom Sawyer, and several others to combat a burgeoning evil force: a man of modern science. With breathtaking physical effects, mixed with a tasteful CGI, this 90s classic stands the test of time well compared to modern graphics-heavy films. The plots arent overly complex, but neither are they predictable. I highly recommend watching the film

Twas odd, I had order a new copy of The Young Sherlock Holmes in the same parcel with this. I think the people responsible for this flick, needs to take that film and see literary fictional characters brought to life and how to handy a good fantasy Adventure. The more I thought about it, the more I saw the films had a lot in common. Wont blow the punchline, but if you have seen both films you will understand, they share a common character. I love Connery and REALLY wanted to love this film. I can say I sort of liked it...but that is the strongest emotion evoked by the film, outside of confusion. This movie had SO much going for it. A super premise and the promise of a thinking-mans fantasy-adventure flick. I mean I shall watch Connery in anything; he has a handsome and capable cast backing him, some great special effects...but someone needed to give them a road map!! It was written sharply, with good dialogue sprinkled here and there, and nice touches like the You may call me Ishmael the chauffeur. Filmed with rich detail (a little darkly - sometimes you really had a hard time seeing what is happening!). Movie opens in 1899 where London Peelers are being chased by a Tank. Suddenly, the Bank of England is looted. The Brits blame the Germans in pre war mentality. But we know there is a criminal mastermind with futuristic toys and he is not playing fair. Cut to a man calling himself M (double joke here!) recruiting Allan Quartermaine to head the League. On the team is Mina Harker, the Invisible Man, Dorian Grey, Dr. Jekyll and his alter ego, Captain Nemo and Tom Sawyer. Supposedly, some voodoo witchdoctor cursed Connery, and Africa will never let him die so, he, too share special powers. While the idea of superheroes from Literature coming together to battle the Phantom (whose real identity is elementary!)is engaging, there is no real set up for it happening - just IS. Maybe they expect you to know from the comics? Well, excuse me, there is a vast audience out there that does not!! From that point on there is not pace, it is pedal to the metal now stop action. The action is filmed great - even the car chase through Venice?? Highways? I presume there was explanation for this that ended up on the cutting room floor. In the end, you are left going is that all there is? Back to my original point, the seed is much like Young Sherlock Holmes, but there fantasy/fiction merger came to life with such brilliance. Then ending of LEG leaves room for a sequel, sigh, if they do, I hope they rent Young Sherlock Holmes and pinpoint how it is done RIGHT.

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I recommend it

Great movie.

I really felt involved, because I have read almost all the stories mentioned in the movie. So, I could synthesize with the characters. I especially liked the performance of Jason Flemyng. He played his character very well. The whole plot was a bit confusing at first, but it eventually made sense. If you are an active movie watcher, then this film will keep you guessing. The message, I think, is about trusting others and putting differences aside to get the job done. For an old Fox film, it was not all that bad, but I would rent it instead of buy it.

I loved Alan Moores League of the Extraordinary Gentlemen, both volume I and II in fact as Moore crosses over famous literary figures. I think this is some of his best work, definetly up there with Watchmen, V for Vendetta, From hell and Top Ten. Many expected to see a straight comic to movie adaptation. Unfortunately that is often impossible. Movies and comics are separate art forms. In fact the only thing the comic and movie have in common is really the premise. Personally I view the movie and the comics separate. I liked it alot and thought it was very well done. Many people especially the mainstream audience that saw it for the summer blockbuster were dissapointed. It got brutal reviews but who listens to the critics anyway. In order to get the movie you have to know who the characters are.I didnt like that they added Sawyer but its was still a great movie. The script was written by Comic writer James Robinson ( if you havent read Star Man you are missing on of the best comics ever written). Even Kevin ONeil (the comics artist)liked it. Anyway it was certanly better than From hell (another movie based on Moores work.