Author: Dwayne Johnson

Brand: Universal Studios

Edition: Collector's Edition

Features:

• Shrink-wrapped

Format: Closed-captioned

Release Date: 08-07-2008

Details: Product Description Adventure rules! As the spectacular Mummy series explodes into a new realm of breathtaking, non-stop action in The Scorpion King! Unleashing WWE superstar The Rock as the most feared warrior of the ancient world, The Scorpion King plunges you into a sweeping tale filled with stunning fight sequences, awe-inspiring battles and pulse-pounding thrills. It's the ultimate special effects-powered epic and the must-see-and-see again adventure of the year! Amazon.ca There's nothing original in The Scorpion King, but this derivative action franchise gets off to a rousing start by cleverly stealing from a lot of better movies. Capitalizing on his brief cameo in The Mummy Returns, Dwayne Johnson (a.k.a. World Wrestling Federation star the Rock) stars as Mathayus, an Akkadian assassin in the age preceding Egyptian pharaohs, who vows to avenge his brother's murder by an undefeated warlord (Steven Brand) prophesied to become the desert-ruling Scorpion King. Their battle for supremacy comprises most of the film's brisk 95-minute running time, punctuated by comic relief from Mathayus's obligatory sidekick (Grant Heslov), romance with a beautiful sorceress (Kelly Hu), and alliance with a massive Nubian (Michael Clarke Duncan) on the eve of their climactic showdown. There's no rhyme or reason to the film's depiction of ancient civilization (the costuming is particularly ludicrous), but the Rock demonstrates adequate action-star potential, and director Chuck Russell ( The Mask) wraps it all in a slick, professional package. --Jeff Shannon Special Features Alternate Version in Enhanced Viewing Mode Enhanced Feature Commentary with The Rock Outtakes Alternate Versions of Key Scenes Spotlight on Location: The Making of The Scorpion King Ancient World Production Design Preparing the Fight The Rock and Michael Clarke Duncan Working with Animals The Special Effects Godsmack "I Stand Alone" Music Video King Scorpion: Man or Myth? Theatrical Trailer Production Notes Cast and Filmmakers Universal Showcase The Scorpion King Movie Club DVD-ROM Features including Total Axess Feature Commentary with Director Chuck Russell

UPC: 025192180026

EAN: 0025192180026

Languages: Spanish

Binding: DVD

Item Condition: UsedVeryGood