Allan Quatermain and the Temple of Skulls (2008)

Can''t even finish it.

I used a promo code to rent this from a Redbox for free... and I want my money back.
Horrible script, acting, direction, and filming. Absolutely horrific. October 30, 2008

Stay well clear of this RUBBISH...

This has to be the worse movie ever made. Don't be fooled by it's cover. I am a hugh fan of these kind of movies. Infact Allan quartermain has to be my favorite. But after this dreadful version of a classic story by H. Rider Haggard, I'm not to sure. Everything about this movie is bad. The acting has to be the worse I have ever seen. (the whole cast should all look for different careers) The effects are so old school, I have seen better done by kindergarden kids. Even the movies title (The Temple of Skulls) is beyond me. It has nothing to do with Skulls at all. I think they just wanted to cash in on the lastest Indiana Jones movie. my advise to it's director. (like he says on the extras. We had little money and only 9days shoting) So why bother. And to anyone who is thinking of buying this rubbish. I wouldn't. Save your hard earned money for something else. Or buy the Richard Chamberlain or Stewart Granger version. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED... September 23, 2008

No! No! No!

This movie just shattered my image of Allan Quartemain! Where was the fun? There was nothing in this movie that was enjoyable. It was attempting to be heavy handed and dark. Had this been a drama, maybe this would have worked, but as an adventure it needed to be much lighter. Think Indiana Jones or the Mummy. Allan Quartermain was completely unlikable. In fact, I was kind of hoping someone might just punch his overbrearing lights out. Sir Henry was as obnoxious as possible and Lady Anna was...Well, Lady Anna must have been in the movie for a reason. The fact that I can't figure out what that reason is does not change the fact that she must have been in it for a reason. The bad guy, with what appeared to be a new set of false teeth acted menacing enough, but my question is why didn't Quartermain use one of his thousand or so chances to take care of him do it? Nope, don't buy this one. Don't rent it. Just heed this warning and pass on this one. If you want to see Allan Quartemain and not Indiana Jones, go for Richard Chamberlain. Older but far better. June 23, 2008

better than some King Solomon's Mines

Allan Quatermain #10: The Ancient Allan: H. Ridder Haggard's classic is actually a very old book.
These stories are kind of like African western's.
This one inspired the founding of Rhodesia (today's Zimbabwe).
Many people lost their way in Africa looking
for treasure: mines and cities.
This particular version has some nice scenery
and isn't as bloody as some,
but doesn't at all follow the original plot. May 4, 2008

Well,Its Almost HARRISON FORD...And AFRICA is reel !

ALLAN QUATERMAIN: TEMPLE OF SKULLS
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AQ:TOS has a look, Because there aren't any stars this film has a MORE real feel.
Okay the lead actor does have a slight resemblance to Harrison Ford, But that's not a bad thing.
The music throughout is really good and perfectly suited for each scene.
The villain has a Angus Scrimm/Boris Karloff look that works very well.
Actually filmed in AFRICA by Mark Atkins, We believe his first time directing, Although he is Theasylum Director Of Photography to go to.
Two closing points:
Theasylum has gotten away from nudity to enhance its sales to Sci-Fi Channel and THEN Allan Quatermain comes along with its National Geographic school of Hotties.
That Damned `Beheading Claw', This reminded me fondly of `The Flying Gullotine' of my filmic youth. April 17, 2008

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