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The Scorpion King (2002) 5.4
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5.4/10 from 64,226 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 421 user | 164 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy's key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown. Director:Chuck Russell |
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| Dwayne Johnson | ... |
Mathayus
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| Steven Brand | ... | ||
| Michael Clarke Duncan | ... | ||
| Kelly Hu | ... | ||
| Bernard Hill | ... | ||
| Grant Heslov | ... | ||
| Peter Facinelli | ... | ||
| Ralf Moeller | ... | ||
| Branscombe Richmond | ... | ||
| Roger Rees | ... | ||
| Sherri Howard | ... | ||
| Conrad Roberts | ... | ||
| Joseph Ruskin | ... |
Tribal Leader
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| Esteban Cueto | ... |
Third Akkadian
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| Nils Allen Stewart | ... |
Torturer
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In an ancient time, predating the pyramids, the evil king Memnon is using the psychic powers of his sorceress Cassandra to fortell his great victories. In a last ditch effort to stop Memnon from taking over the world, the leaders of the remaining free tribes hire the assassin Mathayus to kill the sorceress. But Mathayus ends up getting much more than he bargained for. Now with the help of the trickster Arpid, tribal leader Balthazar and an unexpected ally, it's up to Mathayus to fufill his destiny and become the great Scorpion King. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
Warrior. Legend. King.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
19 April 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
El rey escorpión See more »Filming Locations:
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - 200 Palm Canyon Drive, Borrego Springs, California, USA See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$880,633 (France) (10 May 2002)Gross:
$90,341,670 (USA) (21 June 2002)Company Credits
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[the barbarian chieftain is holding up a skull]
Barbarian Chieftain: We have killed Babylonians!
[the barbarians cheer, he holds up another]
Barbarian Chieftain: We have killed Mesopotamians!
[the barbarians cheer]
Barbarian Chieftain: But we have never had the pleasure of killing... an Akkadian.
Jesup: [Tied up] May the gods have pity on you, for my brother will not.
[Mathayas storms in and kills the Barbarians]
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Written by Steve Felton, Jeff Hetrick, Tom Schmitz, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne, Dave Felton,
Marko Vukcevich
Produced by Steve Felton and Mushroomhead
Performed by Mushroomhead
Courtesy of Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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Trivia
Director Chuck Russell wanted to incorporate a physical feat into the movie which only The Rock (Dwayne Johnson) could perform. That is why there is a scene where the Rock springs to his feet from a position where he is lying on his back. Russell said that he had never seen a 6'3" man do that. See more »Goofs
One of the first times we see Balthazar, we can clearly see the adhesive for the fake scar on his right cheek which is coming loose. See more »Quotes
[first lines][the barbarian chieftain is holding up a skull]
Barbarian Chieftain: We have killed Babylonians!
[the barbarians cheer, he holds up another]
Barbarian Chieftain: We have killed Mesopotamians!
[the barbarians cheer]
Barbarian Chieftain: But we have never had the pleasure of killing... an Akkadian.
Jesup: [Tied up] May the gods have pity on you, for my brother will not.
[Mathayas storms in and kills the Barbarians]
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Soundtracks
"Along the Way"Written by Steve Felton, Jeff Hetrick, Tom Schmitz, Jason Popson, Jack Kilcoyne, Dave Felton,
Marko Vukcevich
Produced by Steve Felton and Mushroomhead
Performed by Mushroomhead
Courtesy of Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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People say this is "The Rocks" first acting piece, the fact the he's been acting for years in the wwf seems to have nothing to do with this.
The rocks abilities to do a promo comes in great for this film, his mixture with comic and physical abiltiy makes the Scorpion King as must see film.
Micheal Clarke Duncan and Kelly Hu both bring in strong performances to help the film.
The only down is the length, after the Mummy and Mummy Returns you expect a slightly longer film, but it's not so bad.
Film
10/10