The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen [UMD for PSP]

Being a fan of the graphic novels I was not really eager to watch this film, scared about how badly they would wreck it. But in the end it was a delight. I enjoyed how they brought in each character, how they set up the plot, how they carefully set up the foundation to make it easy to move right into the action and adventure of the latter parts of the film. I wish they had kept some of the deleted scenes in the film, because some of them were important, linking one scene to another, but in the end the film was a good one. The extras in the DVD, from the behind-the-scenes documentary and audio commentaries, really add to the DVD. Something to add to your DVD library if you are a fan of the old novels, with such super-stars like the great white hunter, Allan Quatermain, the sub captain, Captain Nemo, and that great scientist, Dr. Henry Jekyll. If you enjoyed this movie, remember that the graphic novels are available. The movie is based on the first volume, but there are TWO out at the time of this review. Great books. Evil thugs, explosions and lots of dark city streets that all look alike. Have fun!

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.

Slow getting started, I loved the characters but the character development rushed. I watched to get entertainment not serious storyline and that it did provide. All the Quartermane movies every actor has been B rated pulp science fiction. This stayed in that tradition

good halloween fun.

All, what I have against it, that Captain Nemo is played by India man, when in Verne story he was a Polish man, who run from Sybir.

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.

On paper this film seems to have it all. A great idea, a huge budget for F/X and a solid cast, but for some reason it just doesnt come together? I vaguely remembered seeing this film in theaters back in the day, but the only part I could remember were the early scenes with Sean Connery as Alan Quartermain, and some flashes here or there. After watching Dr. No the other day, I found myself on a Connery kick and watched The Untouchables and wanted to follow up with LXG. In 1899 a series of attacks against sovereign nations by a group of well armed terrorists and led by the masked Fantom, has led Europe to the brink of war. Using advanced weaponry such as machine guns and armored vehicles, the Fantom and his men are about to begin a World War. The British Empire calls upon some of the times greatest adventurers; Quartermain, Tom Sawyer, The Invisible Man, Dorian Gray, Mina Harker and Captain Nemo to stop the Fantom and bring peace to Europe. Again, I love the idea this film is based on, and the cast of characters should be a lot of fun to watch....but the movie is just so flat. There are action scenes galore, but nothing feels exciting. The F/X, while CGI heavy, are pretty good, especially the scenes involving The Invisible Man (Dr. Jeckyll on the other hand...). Im reminded quite a bit of the Hugh Jackman film Van Helsing, in that you have a great idea on paper, and big budget a great leading man, but for some reason, just nothing clicks. League of Extraordinary Gentlemen isnt a horrible film, its not even a bad film, its just so damn dull.

It is full action and the actors are great and unique

The steampunk setting and costumes are nice to look at. The story was dull, and most of the acting was cringeworthy. Im amazed that they were so optimistic as to try and set up for a sequel to this junk.

I have to admit, I love this movie. Its a guilty pleasure of mine. Its funny, and it brings a bunch of literary characters all together trying to save the world. I know a lot of critics will say this movie is a lemon and how Sean Connerys acting is flat and like he gave up on this movie. I dont see it like that. His character is sarcastic and dry, yes. However I can truly see how reluctant heroes can become sarcastic and dry.