Cast: Sean Connery (Allan Quatermain), Naseeruddin Shah (Captain Nemo), Peta Wilson (Mina Harker), Tony Curran (Rodney Skinner (The Invisible Man))
For complete cast info, see IMDb's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen page.
The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen had a great cast and included some characters that I love. There was so much potential for a wonderful movie. The idea of all of these characters existing in an alternate world where they would all work together for a secret mission is wonderful.
Perhaps if the movie had been split up into two it could have worked better. As someone familiar with the characters in the movie, I was annoyed by the time taken to explain everything to me, the audience member. And I'm sure those unfamiliar with the characters were going nuts trying to figure out who everyone was, since some people weren't fully explained (which is probably why I found some things funny that seemed not to matter to many in the theater).
There are many continuity errors on top of the jumbled script. I think my favorite is when they all leave the top of the sub with a full set of table and chairs outside and go under almost immediately. Since it wasn't established that the table and chairs appear and disappear by some secret passage, these items should have been lost forever, but they're not.
I was very disappointed in this movie, but perhaps as a rental it could be enjoyed if you have low expectations, which most should now due to the horrible reviews it received. Sometimes, it's too bad that I don't pay attention to reviews. I really miss Gene Siskel! He was one of the only reviewers I almost never disagreed with. He wasn't too stuck up to appreciate a comedy that was just silly and fun, but he appreciated the artsy films I enjoy, too.
Grade: C
Reviewed by Kat at the 7:00 PM show | 0 screams