I didn't approach *The Scorpion King* with high expectations, but I did find myself entertained by it. For me, the movie zipped along at a comfortable pace, roughly ninety minutes that felt fairly quick. The action sequences were handled well throughout. The casting choices were generally good as well. While Dwayne Johnson’s performance isn't his finest—he has developed considerably since then—he certainly meets t…

Emerging from "The Mummy Returns," this somewhat rigid and awkward story follows “Mathayus” (Dwayne Johnson), an “Akkadian”—essentially a Mesopotamian warrior—as he attempts to depose the oppressive king “Memnon” (Steven Brand). Memnon maintains his power with the help of a sorceress capable of foretelling events, portrayed by Kelly Hu in what seems like an effort to emulate Jane Seymour. The narrative feels incredib…

It’s surprising to think that, given the history of films like _The Mummy_ and _The Mummy Returns_, it was actually _The Scorpion King_ that ended up getting further installments in the years following its 2002 release. That is, unless you've seen _Tomb of the Dragon Emperor_. While _Scorpion King_ manages to provide a little bit of the over-the-top entertainment it had the potential for, I do find myself wishing…