THE SCORPION KING (Theatrical Release USA 2002)

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Scorpion King—Dwayne Johnson—has action backed with a well-written story, good acting, and good presentation. The movie moves along well. Watch for the late Michael Clark Duncan. He’s a class act for films within this genre. Good watch. 

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Storyline 

This is the story of how an Akkadian became the Scorpion king. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Chuck Russell for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Vince McMahon, Kevin Misher, and Stephen Sommers for making the film possible. Cast includes: Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clark Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Grant Heslov, Peter Facinelli, Ralf Moeller, Brandcombe Richmond, Roger Rees, Sherri Howard, Conrad Roberts, Joseph Ruskin, Esteban Cueto, 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. This is a good movie and worth watching…good acting by Dwayne Johnson and the rest of the cast. 

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THE ISLAND (Theatrical Release USA 2005)

 Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì 

The Island—interesting concept—serves up healthy portions of seasoned actors to tell its story. Scarlett Johansson shows diversity of acting skill when one compares this performance to her later role as Black Widow in Marvel films. Watch for Brian Stepanek from Suite Life of Zack and Cody in this movie. The storyline has enough depth to provide an interesting piece of entertainment. 

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Storyline 

A human cloning operation is uncovered. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Michael Bay for directing effort. Thank you to Producers Michael Bay, Ian Bryce, and Walter Parkes for making the film possible. Cast includes: Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean, Michael Clarke Duncan, and Steve Buscemi. 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. The movie is suitable and worth an afternoon watch to see how the story will play out. 

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DELGO (Theatrical Release USA 2008)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 1.1|5.0 Starsì

Delgo vies with Battle for Terra for lowest star rating achievement on Ben Meyers' International Movie Critics' critiques. Delgo has no strong storyline. Character development waivers. Cameramen cut scenes before they’re complete (i.e., the opening of the chest scene) and leaves the viewer with no expectation, no bridge for the next scenes. Delgo’s best friend is a ‘goofy jerk,’ but the ‘jerk’ makes too many mistakes so that the comedic element is lost. Those scenes need serious editing for ultimate effect. It’s obvious that much time, care, and money went into the making of this movie; but, unfortunately, the end result is poor.

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Storyline

The Lokni permit the Nohrin to settle in Jhamora, but the Nohrin become land greedy. Their greed causes conflict that results in war. Delgo, a Nohrin, experiences the death of his father and mother and becomes vengeful.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Directors Marc F. Adler and Jason Maurer for directing efforts. Thank you to Producer Marc F. Adler for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Delgo (voice of Freddie Prinze, Jr.), Filo (voice of Chris Kattan), Princess Kyla (voice of Jennifer Love Hewitt), Sedessa (voice of Anne Bancroft), Bogardus (voice of Val Kilmer), Raius (voice of Malcolm McDowell), Elder Marley (voice of Michael Clarke Duncan), King Zahn (voice of Louis Gossett, Jr.), and Spig (voice of Eric Idle).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

No. Despite the well-chosen and well-known character voices, Delgo is pretty much a waste of time.

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