10,000 B.C.

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A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
  • Starring: Camilla Belle, Steven Strait
  • Directed by: Roland Emmerich
  • Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
  • Release year: 2008
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
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Synopsis: A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.
Starring: Camilla Belle, Steven Strait
Supporting actors: Omar Sharif, Cliff Curtis, Reece Ritchie, Suri Van Sornsen, Tim Barlow, Marco Khan, Mo Zinal, Joel Virgil Vierset, Nathanael Baring
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Runtime: 1 hour 49 minutes
Release year: 2008
Studio: Warner Bros.
MPAA Rating: Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence
ASIN: B001BKV9TE (Rental) and B0018SRV3W (Purchase)
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10,000 B.C. DVD ~ Camilla Belle

2.8 out of 5 stars (290) $5.71
Theatrical Release Information
  • US Theatrical Release Date: March 07, 2008
  • MPAA: Rated PG-13 for sequences of intense action and violence
  • Production Company: Warner Bros. Pictures, Legendary Pictures, Centropolis Entertainment, The Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa, Moonlighting Films
  • Filming Locations: Namibia | Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand | South Africa | Southland, New Zealand | Waiorau Snow Farm, Cadrona Valley, Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand | Wanaka, Otago, New Zealand
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35 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
First off, I did enjoy the movie. It wasn't fantastic by any stretch of the imagination, but it kept my attention. The special effects were well done (loved the sabretooth cat) and the costumes and score reflected the tone of the film. However, as many other reviewers have noted, the movie was almost plodding until the last 20 minutes and relied too heavily upon several convenient prophecies to propel the thin plot.

While I was hoping for something along the lines of The Scorpion King (Widescreen Collector's Edition), an action-packed sword and sandal flick, what I got was a movie where Clan of the Cave Bear meets Stargate (Ultimate Edition). We have a young girl with blue eyes taken in by a primitive tribe. They have a prophecy that she and one of their warriors will save their people. And until she is kidnapped by four legged demons (men on horses) all the viewer gets is the narrator talking and the men hunting. That's it. While "Clan" was based on a heavily researched book, with an engaging heroine and interesting historical details, "BC" is a hodgepodge of history and the narrator doesn't have anything vital to reveal. I agree with the reviewer who felt there should be more sex and violence befitting such a savage time. Normally, I don't care for gratuitous sex or violence but in this instance I heartily agree. Something needed to jump start this film. After the kidnapping, things didn't pick up much either. Our hero goes after her and we follow the three men tracking them for far too long. Along the way, our hero runs into a tribe of african people, who happily form an army for him since he fulfills one of their prophecies, and the climax is all set up. Finally, the film starts moving along, only viewers will feel like they are suddenly watching Stargate.

The hero arrives at a huge construction site by the river. Many thousands of slaves are building a pyramid for "The Almighty," a mysterious figure attended by robed men and young boys - just like Ra in Stargate. Even his building and chambers look like Ra's! And he'll face defeat from a primitive people to boot. And guess what? The Almighty has a prophecy that a Hunter with a mark will come to destroy him! Despite the total lack of originality, and yet another prophecy, the very predictable ending still managed to make the movie worth watching. A stampede of Mammoths, thousands of extras, lots of fighting, and a triumph of good over evil are always attention grabbing. And, I just love a happy ending.

Overall, this movie could have been so much better if they had cut out the boring overview of the tribe in the beginning in favor of more information about The Almighty. We never learn where he came from, how he took control, nothing. He was far more interesting a character than the hero, and he didn't get much screen time. Still, if you're looking for a movie to pass the time, this wasn't bad. But, I'd recommend renting it.
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53 of 67 people found the following review helpful
Anachronistic Festival August 11, 2008
Format:DVD
I can't believe that the guy who did Stargate and Independence Day could put out this loser. First, the story line is a ripoff of Mel Gibson's Apocalypto. Then, the constant anachronisms make it irritating to watch. 10,000 BC and you have guys riding horses and carrying metal swords. The Bronze Age was still a few thousand years away. Pyramid building in the age of the sabertooth and wooly mammoth! Yikes! I assume the story was taking place on the African continent because of all the African tribes; the heroes had to cross what looked like the Sahara desert, but at 10,000 BC the Sahara was a great big grassland. On and on these anachronisms went, so many that it was impossible to maintain the suspension of disbelief that is necessary to get into a movie. I'm willing to give a director dramatic license in order to make a good story, but in this case, he really abused it.
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25 of 32 people found the following review helpful
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If you went to this movie expecting to see a decent reinvention of the prehistory genre, filled with some imagination, a little more thought, better acting, more story line and less cheese than what you normally find in this genre, then you saw a great movie. For the foolish wonders thinking they somehow were sitting in Godfather I, II or whatever you equate whith classic alltime cinema, no wonder you were dissapointed! If you compare this movie with it's genre, it really is one of the best. It has plenty of natural humor withouth inane, whimsicle cheese that you normally get in these kind of movies, or many others for that matter. It IS well acted for what it is worth. It IS a fantasy movie afterall so suspension of belief is something you take with you before you even buy the ticket. There are plots and subplots enough to carry a CGI type of movie beyond just the spectical. Cammille Bell is stunning as well and worth the price of admission alone. For the few complaining, what did you really think you were going to see? It's a terrific movie for what it is.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Is zero stars an option?
Wow, so bad, such a waste of time, you'd have to see it to believe it. This movie doesn't work, on any level. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Dean B Curling
Better Than I Thought It Would Be
Roland Emmerich has a style of movie making that is very impressive. Even when I don't love the project, it is usually pleasing to the eye and leaves me with something to think... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Charity Bishop
okay movie
I wouldnt reccoment this movie to anyone but the price was low and the shipping was fast.. thanks alot for the quality movie.. just wish the story was a little better
Published 5 months ago by Sco
Gripping special effects in some scenes but look obviously fake in...
I went to this movie expecting it to be a fantasy; therefore, I suspended my logic. I just wanted to enjoy the special effects. They turned out to be a mixed bag. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Cestmoi
Mammoths Don't Gallop
Admittedly, my memory of 10,000 B.C. is a bit unstable after watching it on HBO a few years ago. I remember the rudimentary plot - young warrior of woolly mammoth hunting tribe is... Read more
Published 5 months ago by John Panagopoulos
great movie
I NEVER REALLY LIKED THESE KINDS OF MOVIES, BUT THIS ONE IS NOW IN MY COLLECTION OF DVD'S. I FIRST SAW PATS OF IT AT A FRIENDS HOUSE AND I LIKE WHAT I SAW, AFTER BUYING IT HERE AND... Read more
Published 6 months ago by mariposa35
Spellbounding
This movie was truly a trip back to 10,000 B.C. Graphics were so outstanding you felt you were there. Great movie!
Published 6 months ago by LouisianaLou
10,000 BC is a good movie to watch
I liked this movie since it first came out and now I keep it with my collection of good movies to have. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Chocaluvr
Great!
This is a great movie! IT's not about history, it's about love and courage! Get the Picture? NOT HISTORY!!! LOVE AND COURAGE!!
Published 8 months ago by Katie
Heck Yeah!!!
I thought this movie was awesome. Strangely though I have met very few people who agree with me. After a few unnecessarily long debates I find it boils down to this. Read more
Published 8 months ago by sunkin
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