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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003) 5.8
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Reviews: 782 user | 201 critic | 36 from Metacritic.com In an alternate Victorian Age world, a group of famous contemporary fantasy, SF and adventure characters team up on a secret mission. Director:Stephen Norrington |
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Renowned adventurer Allan Quatermain leads a team of extraordinary figures with legendary powers to battle the technological terror of a madman known as "The Fantom." This "League" comprises seafarer/inventor Captain Nemo, vampiress Mina Harker, an invisible man named Rodney Skinner, American secret service agent Tom Sawyer, the ageless and invincible Dorian Gray, and the dangerous split personality of Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde. Written by Anonymous
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde... The devil inside. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of fantasy violence, language and innuendo | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Release Date:
11 July 2003 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$78,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$23,075,892 (USA) (11 July 2003)Gross:
£7,319,844 (UK) (28 November 2003)Company Credits
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Score lyrics written by Joseph Shabalala
Score vocal performance by Ladysmith Black Mambazo
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Production delays and constant clashes between himself and director Stephen Norrington convinced Sean Connery that he had fallen out of love with modern film making. While he made no official announcement at the time, he has since insisted that he is now officially retired, save for some voice-over work. See more »Goofs
In the initial shot of Sanderson Reed entering town we see a long shot of the buggy on the road with no other buggies in view. As his buggy pulls up, another buggy passes, yet there were no others on the road. See more »Crazy Credits
In the original theatrical release, during the opening credits when Alan Moore's credit first begins to appear on screen, it reads "Based on the COMIC BOOK by Alan Moore" but suddenly changes to "Based on the GRAPHIC NOVEL by Alan Moore". See more »Soundtracks
Son of AfricaScore lyrics written by Joseph Shabalala
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Sean Connery is a very distinguished actor. He has appeared in several great films spanning decades. He was the original 007 James Bond and has since made his mark on the American Cinema. His way or presenting a line is uncanny. Connery is a real hero. His character Allan Quartermain is no different.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen shows the world during the turn of the century, 1900. The dawn of a new era is about to begin as the world changes into the industrial, mechanized age. New technologies are being developed and Europe is gripped with terror. The man known as "The Fantom" is toying with England and Germnay, starting what seems like a war between the two. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Allan Quartermain is picked to lead a team of select individuals on an expedition to find and stop "The Fantom". Allan is teamed up with Captain Nemo (Naseeruddin Shah), Mina Harker (Peta Wilson), Tom Sawyer (Shane West), Dorian Grey (Stuart Townsend), Dr. Jekyll (and Mr. Hyde; Jason Flemyng), and Rodney Skinner known as "The Invisible Man" (Tony Curran).
This movie features a team of famous characters of literature that suit this period. The idea for the film is very ingenious. Most movies of heroes and people with special talents center around figures from today, not from yesterday. Although some of the characters might not be recognizable to children, they don't really have to know about them. This isn't the best kids movie, with scenes of intense action and some not too pleasant graphics (Dr Jekyll to Mr. Hyde transformation). This movie could have been so much more. For some reason it just didn't click. The cast does an OK job of bringing these characters to life, but there was room for improvement. Sometimes the effects overtake the story and bring down the whole movie.
It is an enjoyable movie but isn't for everyone. It's a good adventure and a decent picture all together. It's nothing to special but it doesn't hurt to watch. Connery is good as the aging Quartermain and with the father/son relationship with West, there is more to just the cat and mouse adventure. LXG is a pleasant film that could have been truly extraordinary.