10,000 BC
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2008
4.6
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EnriqueMar 12, 2008
A big, resounding bomb!
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7
TimP.Mar 12, 2008
Not the best movie for sure, but great for a fun escape movie. Would probably be more worth a rental than seeing on the big screen.
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9
YosuaP.Mar 11, 2008
I can only agree with Janae, I just cannot understand why this film has received such terrible critic. I admit that the actor's acting abilities could have made it a bit more credible, but what I really enjoyed was how they managed to I can only agree with Janae, I just cannot understand why this film has received such terrible critic. I admit that the actor's acting abilities could have made it a bit more credible, but what I really enjoyed was how they managed to create a prehistoric world with semi-fictional races based on our own past, and letting them coexist with each other. I think that it was an interesting glimpse into the history of mankind from a new perspective and quite worth watching, not only for hobby historians like me.… Expand
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DaveD.Mar 11, 2008
The basic plot is predictable, but the experience is enjoyable. Great special effects. I give it high marks for family friendliness. The violence is not gory. Most older grade schoolers would have no problems with it.
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JudeMar 10, 2008
This movie sucks. Of all the movies I've watched, this was the only movie that I walked out on. I regretted wasting my money on this.
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JayK.Mar 10, 2008
it looks epic, it is epic. I don't know why there are so many bad reports on it. the movie takes us back to a time of early civilization whether it is 10000bc or 5000bc I don't care. just look at the movie for what it is.
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ChadS.Mar 10, 2008
"10,000 B.C." is "Apocalypto" for bright toddlers(dummies is too harsh and insulting to the bright toddlers). Mel Gibson may have issues with the chosen people, but give the guy some credit. The Mayans didn't speak English. Neither did "10,000 B.C." is "Apocalypto" for bright toddlers(dummies is too harsh and insulting to the bright toddlers). Mel Gibson may have issues with the chosen people, but give the guy some credit. The Mayans didn't speak English. Neither did people who lived during the Paleolithic period. But in "10,000 B.C.", they do. And it's distracting. Especially so when another tribe speaks a dissimilar language. This difference reminds me of the animated animals in Disney films. Goofy talks. Pluto talks like a dog. It makes no intellectual sense. It's all arbitrary. Just like the assignment of languages to the warring tribes. "10,000 B.C." might as well be a cartoon, a cartoon by Hanna Barbera, that is. As previously stated, this movie will entertain bright toddlers, or the bright toddler in the television-addled viewer. For pete's sake, a narrator? Really? Communicating through hieroglyphics, not expressive enough? And the half-hearted(PG-13 sanctioned) human sacrifices to the gods made me yearn for the Grand Guginol scale of decapitations in "Apocalypto". Gibson knows how to photograph a rolling head. He also knows a thing or two about keeping it real. Any historical film is capable of withstanding an anachorism, here and there, but "10,000 B.C." never comes close to establishing time and place. Although "Quest for Fire" looks the worst production of "Cirque du Soleil" you ever saw, give that film its props for inventing their own language. Rae Dawn-Chong, where are you? "10,000 B.C." needs you, not that Lindsey Lohan-lookalike.… Expand
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2LiMar 10, 2008
The Egyptians did exist in 10 000 B.C--but blond hair and blue eyes..I don't think so, look it up--and neither did the Sabor-tooth which had LONG been extinct--this movie is way too inaccurate--but amusing enough.
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JanaeMMar 10, 2008
I thought that the movie was great... the reviewers up above are all too cynical to see what an interesting movie it was. I thought the prophesy's that were included made the movie so much more dynamic, and while the special effects I thought that the movie was great... the reviewers up above are all too cynical to see what an interesting movie it was. I thought the prophesy's that were included made the movie so much more dynamic, and while the special effects weren't phenomenal, I loved the plot and the journey through ancient civilization, no matter who accurate/inaccurate it was! We don't watch these movies for a history lesson though, do we? If we did maybe I'd be super cynical like those critics, but I thoroughly enjoyed the movie myself!… Expand
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JesusM.Mar 10, 2008
Not the best movie ever but nowhere near as bad as its been rated.
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DonaldT.Mar 10, 2008
Terrific special effects and cinema photography. Fast paced with few slow spots. Interesting and entertaining. A special world. Much better than the comic book hero movies which are all the same formula. Decent acting. Deserves a much better Terrific special effects and cinema photography. Fast paced with few slow spots. Interesting and entertaining. A special world. Much better than the comic book hero movies which are all the same formula. Decent acting. Deserves a much better rating than the critics gave it. Maybe some of the critics didn't get bribed is the reason for the low rating.… Expand
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JasonMMar 10, 2008
The acting was mediocre at best
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JSMar 10, 2008
It was okay. Boring in some (okay, most) sections. The mammoths were cool, that seems to be universally accepted. I don't think the Egyptians were that advanced, if they even existed, in 10,000 b.c. But, heck, it's a movie, right?
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Rev.R.Mar 10, 2008
Emmirch has given us an prehistoric version of "Apocolyto", with a touch of "Conan the Barbarian". It is true that fantasies are not based on truth; but, they should at least "feel true" if they are going to capture the audience. The trailer Emmirch has given us an prehistoric version of "Apocolyto", with a touch of "Conan the Barbarian". It is true that fantasies are not based on truth; but, they should at least "feel true" if they are going to capture the audience. The trailer led us to expect the next great visual and special effects film ala "300" However, we are deceived. The trailer is by far the most exciting glimpse at the film. The movie succeeds in moving me to the edge of my seat in anticipation. The grand vision promised never arrived, the action was impotent, and the story was too familiar and lifeless.… Expand
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DougR.Mar 9, 2008
Great visuals and special effects. You just have to suspend your disbelief and go along for the fun ride. It's not great, but my son and I enjoyed it !
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KD.Mar 9, 2008
Utterly Dreadful! This movie is so boring, stupid and cliche - and it had so much promise! Very disappointing. The movie is just a big "You can't tell me they're going to pull THAT old movie trick again" - 10 times.... four two Utterly Dreadful! This movie is so boring, stupid and cliche - and it had so much promise! Very disappointing. The movie is just a big "You can't tell me they're going to pull THAT old movie trick again" - 10 times.... four two hours. So dreadfully predictable and badly written. The visuals are great, but the script is just so dreadful, it absolutely kills all sense of enjoyment this movie has.… Expand
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DanaM.Mar 9, 2008
Very entertaining movie. Well worth the $10 entrance fee. Don't let the negative nay-sayers dissuade you from going if you like what you've seen in the previews.
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AndrewTMar 9, 2008
Nothing new as storyline goes. It's a love story with wooley mammothes . Add a mystic medicine women to to make a happy ending come true. CG was good the action predictable but still fun to watch. Why an 8 I enjoyed it. Or was it just Nothing new as storyline goes. It's a love story with wooley mammothes . Add a mystic medicine women to to make a happy ending come true. CG was good the action predictable but still fun to watch. Why an 8 I enjoyed it. Or was it just the food at the movie grill.… Expand
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BenS.Mar 9, 2008
This was an excellent movie. Though bits were silly or downright stupid, I don't get how people can dislike it that much.
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TomM.Mar 9, 2008
Very slow start but it gets better at the end.
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skytimesMar 8, 2008
The special effects were good and was visually appealing, however the movie was an overall disappointment. it settled for a weak story line accompanied by little character development. I was expecting something a little more interesting and The special effects were good and was visually appealing, however the movie was an overall disappointment. it settled for a weak story line accompanied by little character development. I was expecting something a little more interesting and authentic, even from a director like Emmerich.… Expand
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nozclankMar 8, 2008
Akin to Apocalypto and The 13th Warrior but worse, ripping off elements from a dozen or more better adventure/action/fantasy films including to name but a few: King Arthur (OK, not much better but better all the same), 300, Stargate, Lord of Akin to Apocalypto and The 13th Warrior but worse, ripping off elements from a dozen or more better adventure/action/fantasy films including to name but a few: King Arthur (OK, not much better but better all the same), 300, Stargate, Lord of the Rings, Jurassic Park, Gladiator and Troy. A steaming turd of a film. Here's a blank space, fill it with a list of fun you can have in 109 mins: ... ... ... Pick one and remember it when someone suggests you watch 10,000 BC. Also remember the words 'vomit', 'prison', 'stench', 'pain', 'plague' and 'insurance company'. In the meantime you can join the mounting campaign to have Roland Emmerich captured and thrown to hungry pigs. … Expand
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FredP.Mar 8, 2008
I felt this movie did almost everything it set out to do: impress, dazzle, move ones emotions. Even the clichee's of this genre were well handled and the sweep of the terrain (N.Zealand, Nambia, S.Africa) and varied settings gave I felt this movie did almost everything it set out to do: impress, dazzle, move ones emotions. Even the clichee's of this genre were well handled and the sweep of the terrain (N.Zealand, Nambia, S.Africa) and varied settings gave enormous drive and push to the plot. No one expects the best acting in this type of film, and no one will be disappointed. The attractive cast drew one in and for me, the greatest disappointment was that the "pharo"figure was not revealed at the end to be a scaley ET, like the space creature in "Star Gate". All in all, good value for money! PS The film score was excellent as was the editing!… Expand
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SteveCMar 8, 2008
This should be listed as a comedy, I laughed more at the movie's stupidity more than being impressed at the action.
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[Anonymous]Mar 8, 2008
Great Plot, Great Cinematography, Great Picture, Great Characters, Great Historical Graphic, GREAT MOVIE!!!!
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JackW.Mar 8, 2008
Dismal. Early reviews made this sound like it would be good (better than typical Emmerich) but it isn't. Aside from the occasional good special effects, its awful.
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DanaL.Mar 8, 2008
Horrible Movie...what else can I say?
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JoeBlowMar 7, 2008
The critics have this all wrong. The special effects are fantastic and the saber tooth tigers nasty. See this movie.
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LamerichOMar 7, 2008
Emmerich is atrocious once again. How does this guy keep his job? His fantastic movies are 1)illogical 2) juvenile 3) fast food sugary let downs. He always has a nice "idea" for his movies but the execution turns into an 80's incoherent Emmerich is atrocious once again. How does this guy keep his job? His fantastic movies are 1)illogical 2) juvenile 3) fast food sugary let downs. He always has a nice "idea" for his movies but the execution turns into an 80's incoherent music video. This movie has so much CGI and effects that you'll be bedazzled until you quickly realize that your brain is screaming for a piece of "reality" to relate to this nonsense. What's with this guy's infatuation with pyramids? Too much Chariots of the Gods and cheesy 70s Sinbad movie feel for me. I'll watch Conan if I want clubs and loincloths, at least there's a story and interesting characters there.… Expand
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R.EmmerichSucksMar 7, 2008
Two hours of TV commercials would have a more compelling plot, and more complex/likable characters. Just like Emmerich's other films (and all of Michael Bay's films except Transformers), this is a few hours of eye candy with Two hours of TV commercials would have a more compelling plot, and more complex/likable characters. Just like Emmerich's other films (and all of Michael Bay's films except Transformers), this is a few hours of eye candy with lifeless characters you couldn't care less about.… Expand
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MikeT.Mar 6, 2008
I'd like to point out that civilization did not exist in the real 10,000 B.C. -- you know, the one that happened 12,008 years ago. Why has no one mentioned this? And why did anyone decide to make this in the first place? Hypothetical I'd like to point out that civilization did not exist in the real 10,000 B.C. -- you know, the one that happened 12,008 years ago. Why has no one mentioned this? And why did anyone decide to make this in the first place? Hypothetical questions -- the hallmark of a bad film.… Expand
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DanielM.Mar 5, 2008
Terrible, terrible movie. Drab cinematography, cut-rate special effects, choppy editing, dull action, bad acting. Rolan Emmerich has made bad movies before, but I don't know if he's made one this ugly. They transport us to ten Terrible, terrible movie. Drab cinematography, cut-rate special effects, choppy editing, dull action, bad acting. Rolan Emmerich has made bad movies before, but I don't know if he's made one this ugly. They transport us to ten thousand years before the birth of Christ and this was the best they could do?… Expand
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MattMcKeeverMar 5, 2008
Hate to say it, but this was a real stinker IMO. The story was filled with every movie cliche imagineable, and the climate changes the travelers go through throughout the movie are mind boggling. One minute they're in snowy mountains, Hate to say it, but this was a real stinker IMO. The story was filled with every movie cliche imagineable, and the climate changes the travelers go through throughout the movie are mind boggling. One minute they're in snowy mountains, the next they're in a rain forest, and the next they are in a desert. WHERE THE $#@* ARE THESE PEOPLE?!… Expand
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MarioDMar 5, 2008
Ugh, what a snoozefest. I knew I was in trouble when I lost interest 10 minutes into this film. Everyone spoke with a different English accent and the bad guys were subtitled. What I really wanted to know when watching was how they made Ugh, what a snoozefest. I knew I was in trouble when I lost interest 10 minutes into this film. Everyone spoke with a different English accent and the bad guys were subtitled. What I really wanted to know when watching was how they made pants in 10,000 BC and what kind of workout routine does Steven Strait have. And were the mamoths computer generated or were the elephants made up by the costume department? These were the only things I cared about... and there was still an hour and a half left. Yuck!… Expand
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HamMar 5, 2008
Where to start? Okay - first. Don't see this film - it is that bad. The first half of the film is close to the worst I've ever seen on screen. I nearly walked out. The second part gets marginally better but I've seen better Where to start? Okay - first. Don't see this film - it is that bad. The first half of the film is close to the worst I've ever seen on screen. I nearly walked out. The second part gets marginally better but I've seen better action scenes in a hundred films other films. The plot is contrived, confused. Not to mention the daft sounding accent they all have been told to speak with. Once again...don't bother watching this film!!!… Expand
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JoeCMar 4, 2008
This film is all CGI looks and no substance. To make things worse its that CGI that doesn't even try to make people not notice...Every time you see you recognize it. The story is laughable since people did not have the technology they This film is all CGI looks and no substance. To make things worse its that CGI that doesn't even try to make people not notice...Every time you see you recognize it. The story is laughable since people did not have the technology they use so readily throughout the movie. They could not build the structures you see rampant in the film and lastly the animals they love to feature in this move were long extinct at the time they show. Yet with all of this they are trying to pass it off as some sort of realistic historic film. If anything wait till its on netflix or comes on at 2:30am on a Tuesday night with all the other horrid movies.… Expand
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DanC.Mar 4, 2008
This is this years 300. But from my vantage point has way better special affects and concepts. It is the only movie in a while that you will see really really ancient settings. And the elephants I just thought looked spectacular, I This is this years 300. But from my vantage point has way better special affects and concepts. It is the only movie in a while that you will see really really ancient settings. And the elephants I just thought looked spectacular, I don't know about anyone else but I thought this film was great. Not the best acting, but superb contexts, intense images, and really amazing effects and visuals.… Expand
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