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The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen

Fox / Year: 2003

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Review

Based -- however loosely -- on the comic book brainchild of Alan Moore, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, set in 19th-century England, follows a crazed villain, known only as the Fantom, who plans to incite a world war in order to sell his sophisticated weaponry to the highest bidder. What follows is a standard plot for what could have been so much more. The League itself is comprised of some of the greatest characters of Victorian fiction: Mina Harker of "Dracula" fame, Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo, H. Rider Haggard’s "great white hunter" Allan Quartermain, H. G. Wells’ Invisible Man and R. L. Stevenson’s Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde. Adding to this motley crew is the inclusion of two characters not in the comics, Tom Sawyer (as an American secret service agent!)and the immortal Dorian Gray. While Moore’s series had depth of character as well as a much darker tone, the film itself seems content to just assail the audience with CGI enhanced special effect after special effect. While this makes for a visually stunning experience, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen suffers from lack of characterization and a confused, predictable plot. Where Moore’s vision was clever and subversive, this movie adaptation comes off as nothing more than an effect-laden action flick. . . but it's fun nonetheless.

--Peajae Chaykin

Product Format Information

DVD Widescreen: $13.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543101802
Catalog #: DL1967921

Studio : Fox

Aspect Ratio: Widescreen
Extras: 12 Deleted Scenes
Features:
Audio commentary: Jackie West, Steve Johnson, John Sullivan, Ian Hunter, Matthew Gratzner, Trevor Albert, Peta Wilson, Jason Flemying, Tony Curran and Shane West
Making-Of Featurette

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Blu-ray : $15.49

Availability: Usually ships in
5-10 days
Close Caption: No
Region Code: 1
UPC: 024543396000
Catalog #: DB1967925

Studio : Fox

Languages: English Dolby Digital 5.1 , French Dolby Digital 5.1 , Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 , English Subtitles , Spanish Subtitles
Aspect Ratio: 2.35
Features:
Audio commentary: by Producers Don Murphy and Trevor Albert, and Actors Jason Flemyng, Tony Curran and Shane West
Audio commentary: by Costume Designer Jacqueline West, Visual Effects Supervisor John E. Sullivan, Makeup Effects Supervisor Steve Johnson and Miniatures Creator Matthew Gratzner
Trivia Track
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