The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - 07/11

Wolf · 07-07-2003, 08:22 PM

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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003)

Synopsis: Allan Quatermain, the world’s greatest adventurer, leads a legion of superheroes the likes of which the world has never seen. Quatermain’s extraordinary League is comprised of Captain Nemo, Dracula vampiress Mina Harker, an invisible man Rodney Skinner, American secret service agent Sawyer, Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and M--the League’s enigmatic recruiter. The League members are staunch individualists, outcasts in fact, with checkered pasts and singular gifts that have been both blessing and curse. Now they must learn to trust each other and work as a team for the very hope of civilization. With little preparation and no time to lose, they will be transported via Captain Nemo’s extraordinary submarine, the Nautilus, to the frontline of defense: Venice, Italy. There, a masked madman known as the Fantom plans to sabotage a conference of world leaders by setting off a domino chain of explosions, sinking the entire city. The threat is catastrophic, the risks are staggering. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has 96 hours to save the world.

Statistics
Genre(s): Action, Adaptation, Fantasy, Period, Thriller Rating: Not available Runtime: Not available Theatrical Release: 07/11/2003

Cast & Role
Sean Connery - Allan Quartermain
Shane West - Detective Tom Sawyer
Stuart Townsend - Dorian Gray
Peta Wilson - Mina Harker
Jason Flemyng - Dr Jeckyll/Mr Hyde
Max Ryan - Dante
Naseeruddin Shah - Captain Nemo

Crew & Credit
Stephen Norrington - Director
Don Murphy - Producer

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Wolf · 07-08-2003, 01:11 AM

Action, a little cheesy, but action movie, nonethelss plus Shane West, Peta Wilson, Stuart Townsend, and Sean Connery. I'm pretty sure I'll be watching over the weekend.

**fluff** · 07-10-2003, 08:43 AM

I don't know if I'll see this in the theatre, but I imagine we'll rent the dvd.

Paulie · 07-10-2003, 12:41 PM

For some reason, the previews really grab me. I'd like to see this one on the big screen. I love Sean Connery, which is probably part of the reason.

jamie · 07-11-2003, 05:07 AM

I think it looks interesting and creative. Is the Dante character the writer of the Inferno?

SnowflakeGirl · 07-11-2003, 05:30 AM

I am ambivalent on this movie. On the one hand, this is an adaptation of a fantastic graphic novel by one of the best writers in comics ever, the legendary Alan Moore (Consider him the Milton of contemporary comics, if you will. To me, he is God.).

On the other hand, Hollywood has a bad track record of seriously cheesifying great works onscreen. They already destroyed his stark, exhaustive Ripper tale "From Hell".

Like Paulie, I also love Sean Connery [whenever I say his name, I always do it in a horrible imitation of his brogue, so imagine me saying Shon-Kun-er-reee], so I want to like this.

On the other hand, the trailers I saw of this appeared underwhelming.

Still, I will definitely want to see this eventually, I just hope that Hollywood finally gets it right.

Harmoj · 07-11-2003, 04:40 PM

My hubby and I are going to see this tonight. I think it looks good. I'll let you guys know what I think.

nlmcp · 07-12-2003, 07:57 AM

someone help me out here....is the name Allan Quartermain from a book? The other names (some of them) ring a bell from different books and this one seems familier too but I can't place it.

gracie · 07-14-2003, 01:48 AM

Alan Quartmain was the main character in King's Solomon's Mines with Richard Chamberlain and also one of the characters on General Hospital.

Harmoj · 07-14-2003, 10:37 AM

We went to see this on Sunday, and were very dissapointed. Not a lot of plot or dialogue. Special effects were cool, but not enough to warrent a trip to the theater. I would wait until it comes out on video, and save your $20

07-07-2003, 08:22 PM	#1
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen - 07/11 [IMG]images/img/league.jpg[/IMG] The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) Synopsis: Allan Quatermain, the world’s greatest adventurer, leads a legion of superheroes the likes of which the world has never seen. Quatermain’s extraordinary League is comprised of Captain Nemo, Dracula vampiress Mina Harker, an invisible man Rodney Skinner, American secret service agent Sawyer, Dorian Gray, Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde and M--the League’s enigmatic recruiter. The League members are staunch individualists, outcasts in fact, with checkered pasts and singular gifts that have been both blessing and curse. Now they must learn to trust each other and work as a team for the very hope of civilization. With little preparation and no time to lose, they will be transported via Captain Nemo’s extraordinary submarine, the Nautilus, to the frontline of defense: Venice, Italy. There, a masked madman known as the Fantom plans to sabotage a conference of world leaders by setting off a domino chain of explosions, sinking the entire city. The threat is catastrophic, the risks are staggering. The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen has 96 hours to save the world. Statistics Genre(s): Action, Adaptation, Fantasy, Period, Thriller Rating: Not available Runtime: Not available Theatrical Release: 07/11/2003 Cast & Role Sean Connery - Allan Quartermain Shane West - Detective Tom Sawyer Stuart Townsend - Dorian Gray Peta Wilson - Mina Harker Jason Flemyng - Dr Jeckyll/Mr Hyde Max Ryan - Dante Naseeruddin Shah - Captain Nemo Crew & Credit Stephen Norrington - Director Don Murphy - Producer __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

07-08-2003, 01:11 AM	#2
Wolf Combat Missions Fan Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Texas, of course! Posts: 7,916	Action, a little cheesy, but action movie, nonethelss plus Shane West, Peta Wilson, Stuart Townsend, and Sean Connery. I'm pretty sure I'll be watching over the weekend. __________________ Katrina Disaster Relief: How to give or get help in Texas/Southwest region. Donate to The Humane Society of the United States disaster relief and to the ASPCA. Our four-legged friends need our help too.

07-10-2003, 08:43 AM	#3
fluff Why can't we just rewind? Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 40,530	I don't know if I'll see this in the theatre, but I imagine we'll rent the dvd. __________________ "That's Numberwang!"

07-10-2003, 12:41 PM	#4
Paulie Sexy evil genius Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Not the regular cabana boy Age: 38 Posts: 11,787	For some reason, the previews really grab me. I'd like to see this one on the big screen. I love Sean Connery, which is probably part of the reason. __________________ When you're ten years old and a car drives by and splashes a puddle of water all over you, it's hard to decide if you should go to school like that or try to go home and change and probably be late. So while he was trying to decide, I drove by and splashed him again. - Jack Handey Read Paulie's Precaps for Survivor:Vanuatu: 1-2-3-4-5

07-11-2003, 05:07 AM	#5
jamie FORT Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: South/midwest Age: 22 Posts: 69	I think it looks interesting and creative. Is the Dante character the writer of the Inferno? __________________ Kid on dad's shoulders : Daddy, Daddy! Teacher says, 'Everytime a hubcap is found, an angel gets his wings.' Father: Your teacher's full of crap. - rocko's modern life

07-11-2003, 05:30 AM	#6
SnowflakeGirl Picture Perfect Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Limelight Posts: 7,348	I am ambivalent on this movie. On the one hand, this is an adaptation of a fantastic graphic novel by one of the best writers in comics ever, the legendary Alan Moore (Consider him the Milton of contemporary comics, if you will. To me, he is God.). On the other hand, Hollywood has a bad track record of seriously cheesifying great works onscreen. They already destroyed his stark, exhaustive Ripper tale "From Hell". Like Paulie, I also love Sean Connery [whenever I say his name, I always do it in a horrible imitation of his brogue, so imagine me saying Shon-Kun-er-reee], so I want to like this. On the other hand, the trailers I saw of this appeared underwhelming. Still, I will definitely want to see this eventually, I just hope that Hollywood finally gets it right. __________________ *Sending good vibes and warm fuzzies your way..., SnowflakeGirl* All New AMERICA'S TOP MODEL Recaps! Premiere Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, Ep. 3, Ep. 4, Dinah's Dynamite Ep. 5, Ep. 6, Ep. 7, Ep. 8, Ep. 9, Ep. 10, Ep. 11, Finale Relive every beautiful moment of America's Next Top Model...Click here for links to prior season recaps & interviews.

07-11-2003, 04:40 PM	#7
Harmoj Queen Chloe Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Go Away Age: 31 Posts: 201	My hubby and I are going to see this tonight. I think it looks good. I'll let you guys know what I think.

07-12-2003, 07:57 AM	#8
nlmcp An innocent bystander Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: The mitten state Posts: 3,395	someone help me out here....is the name Allan Quartermain from a book? The other names (some of them) ring a bell from different books and this one seems familier too but I can't place it. __________________ I could go east, I could go west, it was all up to me to decide. Just then I saw a young hawk flyin' and my soul began to rise. ~Bob Seger

07-14-2003, 01:48 AM	#9
gracie a jumble of useless facts Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Third Star On The Right Age: 58 Posts: 1,142	Alan Quartmain was the main character in King's Solomon's Mines with Richard Chamberlain and also one of the characters on General Hospital. __________________ There is no reason for any individual to have a computer in his home. -Ken Olsen

07-14-2003, 10:37 AM	#10
Harmoj Queen Chloe Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Go Away Age: 31 Posts: 201	We went to see this on Sunday, and were very dissapointed. Not a lot of plot or dialogue. Special effects were cool, but not enough to warrent a trip to the theater. I would wait until it comes out on video, and save your $20