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Minotaur [All Region] [import]

Tom Hardy (Actor), Michelle Van Der Water (Actor), Jonathan English (Director) | Format: DVD
2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tom Hardy, Michelle Van Der Water, Rutger Hauer, Tony Todd, Lex Shrapnel
  • Directors: Jonathan English
  • Format: Import, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0012L6TOC

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ALL REGION DVD - KOREAN IMPORT - NTSC.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting re-telling in a blend of horror-fantasy 14 Jun 2008
By P. R. Nokes
Format:DVD
Although low budget and only one big name actor in it (Rutger Hauer - in a small part), I was rather impressed by this blend of horror and fantasy.

This is based (unsurprisingly) on Theseus and the Minotaur legend, however most legends have some basis in fact and this film attempts to portray iron-age settlements being conquered and submitting to the whims of the long-lost Minoan sea-based empire which seemed to be ruled from modern-day Crete.

The script and story is simplistic but because of imaginative direction and some nice sets and good location-filming this comes across as a fast-paced historical horror-fantasy.

(Compared to the big budget film Troy, this film was filled with nice visual ideas about a lost culture with some interesting statues, costumes, e.t.c. Troy on the other hand seemed clueless)

Moments in the catacomb scenes with the pursuing beast reminded me of `The Descent' and it had some interesting ideas about the lost Minoan empire, such as the rulers getting high on drugs and using the same methods to sedate the victims of "the beast".
The baddie was Tony Todd , perhaps best known for his role as 'The Candyman' and he seemed to be enjoying the part of the Minoan King and using his voice to good menacing effect.
The only slight gripe is that the Minoans would have been Greek or Greek-looking rather than African-looking, as Herodotus clearly tells us that the last survivors of their race relocated to northern Greece and shared some of their technological innovations with the locals (arguably helping with their sudden advancement).

But for a bit of low-budget escapisim its not bad!

8/10
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Tom Hardy at his very best! 27 Mar 2012
By fil,
Format:DVD
This is a must see for any fan of Tom Hardy. He give one of his best perfomances and show s what a truly gifted actor he is. The monster beast is terrifying, the fight scenes are some of the best I've ever seen and the twist in the tail left me flabbergasted. I heartily recommend this for anyone who loves excellent fantasy. A keeper!Deserter [DVD]Bronson DVDRocknrolla [DVD] [2008]Inception [DVD] [2010]
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 stars Bizarre Budget Remake of the Minotaur Myth 8 Jun 2011
By Dr Mike
Format:DVD
Dont get your hopes up with this film. Rutger Hauer appears in the first 10 minutes of the film as the aged father of Theo (Theseus is the hero from mythology). The story follows a group of young youths and maidens sent to be sacrificed to King Minos Minotaur - (A punishment for killing a prince of Minos' kingdom). I always thought the minotaur was from Crete, a large island south of modern day Turkey. But the boat seems to have travelled to Nubia, with Tony Todd doing an admirable job as the lunatic king obsessed by his beautiful sister who he wants to marry. He repeatedly takes 'hits' from a shell filled with a mind-altering gas. The CGI is laughable - the Minotaur looks like a huge defleshed bull with a bull's skull head. The creature stalks the young maidens and youths goring them to death one by one - as they scream and shout at each other To be quiet! Its mindless entertainment - on par with Xena or Hercules but with a bit of gore added
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
1.0 out of 5 stars money wasted
stupid story poor creature robotics i can't imagine why tom hardy got involved with such rubbish he is much better than that
Published 2 months ago by Pauline Miller
3.0 out of 5 stars Minotaur review
Tom Hardy is a great character actor but the plot and supporting cast for this film is poor. Not much action or interest in the film. One to add to the Tom hardy collection though.
Published 3 months ago by Garry Clark
2.0 out of 5 stars could have been better
the movie started off very interesting. It seemed to promise big things. However, the storyline moved too quickly and left me wondering what the hell happened! Read more
Published on 8 May 2010 by S. Sibanda
2.0 out of 5 stars Not the minotaur I know
I have been waiting for years to see a movie based around the Greek legend,THESEUS and THE MINOTAUR. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Alan Butcher
5.0 out of 5 stars good
I really enjoyed this film, the minotaur was good. Tony Todd could do with eating less pies and do more sit ups & Rutger Hauer didn't have a great part, but a good film.
Published on 25 Feb 2009 by C. Soden
5.0 out of 5 stars So rubbish it was good!
This film was complete and utter rubbish!
A waste of peoples time and my money!
If you ask me, this film was so rubbish it was brilliant!

Don't get it!!!
Published on 2 Sep 2008 by lukesterator
1.0 out of 5 stars Absolute Turkey!
To be honest, whilst I like to read reviews of films, and they do help me form a judgment, I like to make my own mind up about films. Read more
Published on 24 April 2008 by C. L. Cory
1.0 out of 5 stars Utter bull...
Whether intentional or not, 'Minotaur' fails to re-tell the Greek legend with any conviction or accuracy. Read more
Published on 9 April 2008 by Mr. D. Woods
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