The Scorpion King

  • 2002


MOVIE IS entertaining predictable multiple enjoyable accessible
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27 %
41 % Rotten
$ 2 Million
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Positive Reviews 30
Negative reviews 33
Average Rating 2.5/5
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1.5
In short, hes a hero whos impossible to worry about and difficult to care about. Rob's Movie Vault
3.0
The Rock is more like a colossus for the age of special ops: He looks all too happy to kill without bruising. EW
3.1
Because it tries too hard to be hyper and not hard enough to be clever. Rogerebert
2.0
The Mummy franchise lives on in this rumbustious, two fisted prequel that serves up breathless, B movie action with A level production values. Screen Daily
1.0
Its just one big mess, all body blows and groan inducing one liners of the sort even Arnold Schwarzenegger is studiously avoiding these days.
3.0
This prequel to a sequel to a remake is a fitfully entertaining affair, one that will enthrall its target audience...and their parents too. E Film Critic
1.5
Im sure weve not heard the last of the Scorpion King, if Wrestlemania fans and horny teenage boys have any say in the matter E Film Critic
2.0
There are quite a few slow spots, never more so than when were asked to believe in The Rock and Kelly Hu falling in love. E Film Critic
3.8
Like every other action movie, its designed for a 14 year old boys mentality, but its enjoyable enough to turn most people into 14 year old boys. San Francisco Chronicle
2.5
I would however advise that you wait for video to see this flick.. JoBlo
3.0
Just a silly, amusingly retrograde, compilation of old genre cliches... Yet its professionally stitched together and moves along reasonably well. One Guys Opinion
1.5
Russell lacks the visual panache, the comic touch, and perhaps the budget of Sommerss title bout features. Village Voice
2.5
The story is about as lifeless and predictable as one might expect. ReelViews
2.5
But surprisingly enough, The Scorpion King proves to be goofy, silly, and even a little campy but most of all, its just fun. Reel Film Reviews
3.8
The Scorpion King is a fast paced action romp that is fun to watch. Lariat
3.0
Its an unbelievably stupid film, though occasionally fun enough to make you forget its absurdity. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Meanwhile, director Chuck Russell keeps the hokum moving at a rollicking paceits all kid stuff, but good fun, and over in a snappy 94 minutes. News Review
1.5
Simply put, the film is about as smart and entertaining as an overblown WWF match as if performed as an amusement park stunt show attraction. Screen It
3.0
For one thing, its a lot more tongue in cheek than The Mummy and features a large number of surprisingly good gags the sight of The Rock killing Deadl .. View London
3.5
Instead, its fast paced and, like The Rock, surprisingly light on its feet. Film Journal International ..
2.5
An incoherent jumble of a film thats rarely as entertaining as it could have been. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
0.6
Unlike Battlefield Earth, which was so laughably bad that it was almost enjoyable at times, The Scorpion King is stupefyingly terrible from beginning .. Internet Reviews
1.5
The Scorpion King is diverting enough while its on screen, but its ultimately about as substantial and real as the partially hydrogenated soybean oil .. Mountain X
1.5
The Scorpion King (review) Stings Like a B Wasnt the Scorpion King the bad guy of The Mummy Returns.Wasnt he the accursed one whose evil reach stretch ..
1.0
It turned out to be a complete bust..Torontos pre megacity mayors on the last time Queens Park messed with city politics With the city on the brink of .. Toronto Star
2.5
Its a hoot watching The Rock chomp on jumbo ants, pull an arrow out of his back, and leap unscathed through raging fire! Reel Talk Reviews
1.0
The movies mood is all wrong; it should be dark and grimy and gritty yet is so cheery and light hearted making it accessible to young boys to like but .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
One of those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself, namely, an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then. Salon
3.0
The Rock is ceaselessly entertaining, its fun to see the characters get killed(good or bad, I didnt care), and the women are so beautiful I thought I .. Flim Threet
3.0
While it never comes close to the quaint Saturday morning serial charm of The Mummy, The Rocks leading man debut is certainly entertaining. Bbc
1.3
While Roger Michells film does indeed take a bad detour in its home stretch, it is on the whole a brisk and absorbing morality play. Mr Brown Movies
1.9
The Rock isnt a master thespian by any stretch of the imagination, but his muscular build and engaging personality hold promise. The Movie Boy
2.0
After all, what more could you expect from the prequel of a sequel of a remake Bullz-Eye
2.0
A live action cartoon, a fast moving and cheerfully simplistic 88 minutes of exaggerated action put together with the preteen boy in mind. Calendar Live
2.5
The acting in this film isnt really the big highlight but surprisingly there are some performances worth noting. Hollywood
2.0
If its not exactly exciting, its at least fast, furious, slick fun. Seattle Pi
2.5
Russell saw the movie as a swashbuckler at heart, and the adventure comedy that results certainly packs in plenty of elaborate fights. Groucho Reviews
3.8
That milieu prevails throughout the picture, as The Rock proves himself a charismatic and self deprecating leading man. Spliced Wire
3.1
Its no Lawrence of Arabia, but it will look great on your home theater screen. Movie Habit
1.3
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.5
Like Arnie before him, The Rock arrives onscreen with an already well developed and well known superhuman physique, and he looks comfortable and famil .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Go ahead, see it, but dont blame us if you feel empty after this plodding and predictable adventure. E Online
1.5
Mindless yet impressively lean spinoff of last summers bloated effects fest The Mummy Returns. La Weekly
2.0
Violent, in a cartoony kind of way, and lacking in originality, this movie is lackluster in its attempts at adventure, and just generally lacks bite. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Sometimes, of course, silly movies can be fun and can provide two hours of high thrill entertainment. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
All his pals ride horses, but Mathayus is a dude who doesnt run with the pack. Killer Movie Reviews
0.0
Boasting sword and sandal action more sluggish than a Ye Olde Renaissance Faire, The Rock putting someone through a table would be a welcome anachroni .. The Filmy Ap
3.1
... an unapologetic rip off of Conan and The Beastmaster that will have audiences and critics alike loathe to admit they had fun watching it. Movie Crypt
2.0
The action scenes are mostly made up of bits and pieces from better movies, but they have a certain energy and The Rock proves to be a surprisingly so .. Montreal Film Journal
4.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.5
The Rock doesnt become a scorpion this timehe becomes Arnold Schwarzenegger. Film Quips Online
1.5
Its hard to follow and doesnt reward the effort of following it. Its not good drama, and its not good spectacle. Alternate Ending
2.0
Instead The Scorpion King has its tongue tucked firmly in its cheek. Scifi Movie Page
3.0
Dont you believe them.Movies starring pro wrestlers rarely aspire to great art, but some basic competence isnt too much to ask. Flip Side Archive
2.5
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2.0
This franchise could give Star Wars a run for its money if only head honcho Stephen Sommers... could get his act together Film Blather
4.5
Predecessors The Mummy and The Mummy Returns stand as intellectual masterpieces next to The Scorpion King. Filmcritic.com
3.8
I smell what The Rock is cooking. Its junk food: theres no nutritional value whatsoever and it doesnt fill you up, but it sure is fun to eat. Aisle Seat
1.9
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get returned mail Movie Eye
2.0
His debut as a leading feature film actor is fine but certainly nothing remarkable and lacking the charisma on which hes become famous. Dark Horizons
4.5
The Rock, making his acting debut as the titular top dog (not counting his five digitally enhanced minutes in The Mummy Returns), turns in a slight, i .. IGN Movies
2.0
With four people involved in writing the story and screenplay, in one way or another, this film should be one high flying action/adventure flick! Juicy Cerebellum
3.0
Isnt afraid to borrow from multiple sources, but it certainly has its own brand of fun. Eclipse Magazine
3.0
Brawny sword and sorcery adventure is both helped and hurt by the charm and good humor of wrestler thespian star The Rock. Net Flix
3.8
Ditches the computer generated effects of the Mummy movies for a real, live action Rock smackdown. Citysearch
3.1
The Rock is destined to be the 21st Centurys new Conan and that hes going to make a splash even greater than Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jean Claud Van Dam .. Zap2it.com
3.0
Entertaining enough, and conveniently brief after just 90 minutes, you can get on with your life. Deep Focus
3.1
Its fast paced, filled with entertaining action set pieces from start to finish, and is genuinely funny in spots. Seattle Times
2.0
You think getting stung by a scorpion hurts Try watching The Scorpion King. 3 Black Chicks
2.5
So instead of a nudgingly ironic tone to the silliness, all of the proceedings are simply silly. Mark Reviews Movies Tripod ..
0.5
The effects are terrible, the comedy falls flat and the story is an utter mess. Box Office Prophets
2.0
His performance may not get The Rock into any Merchant/Ivory films, but it makes the case for him as an action star along the lines of Vin Diesel.
3.8
The Rock is an action star dynamo, with the size of a whale and the grace of a dolphin. And he struts his mad skills in The Scorpion King.



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