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Old 07-11-2007, 04:22 PM   #1 of 14
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10,000 B.C.


I had heard about Roland Emmerich's take on Earth's pre-history a long time ago, and almost forgot about it. Then today this trailer shows up online: http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809724938/video/3317950/.

Knowing what Emmerich's film's are like, I'm not expecting any deep characterizations or emotions, but judging from the trailer, we'll be treated to many epic shots of warring tribes amidst saber-tooth tigers, wooly mammoths, and various other creatures.

I have to say that it does look cool, but be prepared for disappointment.

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Old 07-11-2007, 06:59 PM   #2 of 14
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Re: 10,000 B.C.


haha, what a silly idea for a movie. I'm sure it will suck, and I'm sure I'll go see it anyway and probably enjoy it.

But what in the hell is Omar Sharif doing in a movie like that?


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Old 07-11-2007, 07:23 PM   #3 of 14
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Re: 10,000 B.C.


way cool, totally there.


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Old 07-11-2007, 07:31 PM   #4 of 14
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Re: 10,000 B.C.


Looks good. Looks like Apocalypto with "better" effects.




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Old 07-11-2007, 09:41 PM   #5 of 14
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Looks pretty sweet. I'm always up for a big Emmerich movie.
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Old 07-11-2007, 10:37 PM   #6 of 14
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Hmm, sounds like Apocalytpo minus the character development. I can't access the trailer; are the hominids going to be speaking english?

Willing to give it a chance,
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EDIT: Saw trailer. Those visuals are fantastic. Hopefully this will be better than any of his previous work.



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Old 07-11-2007, 11:11 PM   #7 of 14
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Re: 10,000 B.C.


Aint It Cool News has an advanced review up, and it does vaguely sound like Apocalypto. It focuses on two members of a tribe (a boy and a girl) who obviously have the hots for each other. The boy is supposed to be some great hunter, but has doubts about his ability. One day the girl and a bunch of other members are kidnapped by an advanced race who want to them to help construct some pyramids. The boy sets out on a quest (with the help of a black tribe who want in on the action) to rescue the girl and his tribe.

It seems the film makers are going for a "13th Warrior" (or Hunt For Red October) vibe with the spoken language. The actors start off speaking some kind of ancient language, then transition into speaking English for the rest of the movie.

Plot-wise, it sounds like a standard adventure film transported back to pre-history times. At this point I'm just hoping for a "300" level crowd pleaser, and praying that it doesn't end up another "Pathfinder".
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Old 07-12-2007, 06:42 AM   #8 of 14
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Nice effects, but I'm not overly enthused.

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Old 07-12-2007, 01:31 PM   #9 of 14
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The way the trailer started with a view from orbit and the lights going off around the world. I thought it was about some post-apocalyptic world...Until I saw mammoths and sabertooth tigers.



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Old 07-12-2007, 05:55 PM   #10 of 14
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The name didn't help a little?
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