You might want to boycott this movie on principle if you are a scientist and you might be largely disappointed if you are expecting it to be historically accurate. But if you come into 10,000 BC with the notion that it is a fantasy and not an historical adventure, you might actually enjoy it. Maybe.
Yes, there are pyramids. Yes, there are horses, ships and steel weapons. No, none of this stuff existed in reality in 10,000 BC. But the movie also has magic. That never existed in any period of earth’s history. Doesn’t that put the story in the same league as Harry Potter rather than Braveheart?
I think the biggest problem with the movie is the title. Had it been titled D’Leh and Evolet or Adventures of a Manik Hunter it wouldn’t have evoked any realistic expectations (and probably wouldn’t have attracted any viewers). Suspension of disbelief is easier to achieve when you have no expectations of historical accuracy or realism.
The story is another matter entirely. It is certainly formulaic and predictable. The ending is rather absurd. I’ve seen it lambasted all over the internet. But I honestly did enjoy it. Perhaps part of it was the audience. The cinema was packed, and I’ve rarely seen a Korean audience get into a movie like they did this one. Women were gasping or, in some cases, sobbing when things took a bad turn, and clapping when things worked out. It was like being on a roller coaster ride. Had the seats been emptier I might not have had such a good time.
Ultimately, I liked it enough that I’ll probably pick up the DVD once it’s released. Roland Emmerich has had a mixed bag of good movies and duds. I’d rank this one nearer the top.
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