3/10
Good idea, but bad script
19 October 2003
The basic idea is good - assemble some fictional turn-of-the-century heroes, and let them once again save the world. It could have turned out interesting, or even great. But it failed to be anything, except hilarious and embarassing. And that's not the fault of the CGI, or the - somewhat inadequately cast - actors. Its primarily because there is *no* script to speak of, let alone dialogue - and because of *bad* direction. Fast cuts don't make interesting action, stylish scenes alone don't make atmosphere.

I could try to list the numerous failures, but I don't think I've got sufficient space here (nor the time for it). This waste of money and time (no brains involved) is an embarassment for everybody involved, and I feel ashamed for Connery to act and even co-produce (as executive producer) in something that makes Plan 9 look intellectual.

If you haven't seen it, avoid it. If you have, try to forget it.

Effects and setting save this from a flat 1, but its a very thin 3 i give this bomb.
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