Director: Russell Mulcahy
Writers: Randall McCormick, Stephen Sommers (character)
In Ancient Akkad, Mathayus grows up as the proud son of Ashur, a captain in the world-renowned military corps of Black Scorpions, first-rate bodyguards, most of which are send to courts wide away. Precisely by objecting to young Mathuyas joining the corps, Ashur incurs the undying enmity of ruthless generalissimo Sargon, gets killed and the orphaned knave is shipped off to a desolate training camp for three years by king Hammurabi's clemency. When he returns as qualified guard, Sargon has bloodily seized the throne and demands cruel proof of blind loyalty. Mathuyas refuses, becoming a chased hero. With youth friends, the resourceful Greek Pollux and various mercenary warriors, he embarks on a daring quest to obtain a legendary sword from Sargon's magical ally, the war-goddess Astarte.
I know that the original Scorpion King is not exactly a highly praised movie, although I quite enjoy it. That is why I'm not afraid to tell you the following. I've recently watched all three Scorpion King films, and quite frankly... this one is my favorite.
I really enjoyed the adventure here. The "quest" really stood out well for what it was, an adventure, a journey to find the mystic sword. How much more D&D can you get than that.
Throw in the fact that Karen David is stunning to watch and this movie is for me. It really makes me want to track down and watch Pixelface, although I have no Idea what it is.
The other acting is pretty good. I quite enjoyed both Michael Copon and Simon Quarterman and thought they did a great job. Although Randy Couture is pretty terrible. (He is getting better though).
The sets look pretty good and the effects are decent for a straight to video sequel. I really have no big complaints here. I enjoyed the comradery of the characters, the story and the action. I know, it's "blasphemy" to enjoy such schlock, but then again, that's what I do.
Verdict: Recommended, yes.. I said recommended
Cast
Karen David ... Layla
Simon Quarterman ... Ari
Randy Couture ... Sargon
Tom Wu ... Fong
Andreas Wisniewski ... Pollux
Natalie Becker ... Astarte
Warrick Grier ... General Abalgamash
Terry Norton ... Inanna
Peter Butler ... Ashur
Pierre Marais ... Young Mathayas
Abbie Maybanks ... Young Layla
Az Abrahams ... King Hammurabi
Chase Agulhas ... Young Noah
Jeremy Crutchley ... Baldo
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