The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [UMD for PSP]

Never had an interest in watching it. Maybe it was the title, or poor trailers, but just did not want to watch it when it was new. Fast forward to now, accidently clicked on the wrong movie and was hooked within 5 minutes. Great movie. Hoaky at times, but entertainment at its finest.

I am not going to even to try to encapsulate this movie, let’s just say watch it. don’t try to get deep into the meaning of this movie, just have an extra-large bag of popcorn, and a soda pop. Let you mind go numb and enjoy. It’s as simple as that.

Sean Connery truly shines as an older Allan Quartermain. Ive loved all of Haggards characters for years, and I found no fault with his character. I know some purists have a thing about vampires in the daylight, but let me remind you forgetful individuals: BRAM STOKER WROTE ABOUT VAMPIRES IN THE DAYLIGHT!!!! Jonathan Harker sees Count Dracula in braod daylight (well, it WAS London, maybe not so broad). Anyone raised on Disneys 20,000 Leagues movie was probably a bit confused by the appearance of the Nautilus, but this design is probably far more in keeping with the time period than the Disney design. I never was a big fan of Mr. Hyde, or of The Invisible Man, so Ill not comment on them, except that I found Hydes characterization interesting. I thought Dorian Gray was well done, if not perfect. That leaves Moriarty. Doyles madman would certainly have been capable of the plots of this man, but I believe that he would have been far more subtle, and I dont think he would have given Dorians picture back. It would have been just TOO intriguing for him. The only disappointment I had in the DVD was the lack of the ending that I saw in the theaters, where Quartermains hand rises from his grave to grip the rifle. DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER THAT???? Sometimes I think Im going crazy.

This is one of those movies that you either love or hate .... well I guess I am a bit weird because I dont hate it or love it but I love Sean Connery and that is probably the real reason that I bought this. And the fact that this was the last movie he made before refusing to do any more. I miss him! An excellent actor!

I recommend it

I left my husband home alone and low and behold he purchased this movie via Amazon prime. First of all I was impressed that my sweetie pie had figured out how to work our firestick, secondly this is a good movie. This movie reminds me of the Indiana Jones series of movies.

Wish they had made a sequel.

This was a movie that I fell in love with when it was first released to theaters. Its one of those movies that could definitely be called a guilty pleasure. Its loosly based on a graphic novel of the same name written by Alan Moore, who is also well known to have written V For Vendetta, The Watchmen, and From Hell, all of which were adapted into films. I really like the premise of the story by having these literary characters such as Alan Quatermain, Mina Harker, Captain Nemo, Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde, The Invisible Man, Dr. Moriarty and Tom Sawyer, in a setting different from what they are known to lived in and having most of them join forces was a treat. We see one of Sean Connerys lesser roles here as Quatermain, but he adds his little bit of flair that only he can do. I recommend this if youre in the mood for a good entertaining popcorn flick!

Love this

Action-packed film filled with favorite action heroes of a bygone era. I like it. Might enjoy it as well.