Solomon Kane

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  • Opened September 28, 2012 
  • 1 hr 44 min
  • R | Violence Throughout
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 16+. More on child suitability

  • As the story opens, Kane and his band of pillagers are carving a bloody path through hordes of defenders in an exotic city in northern Africa. But, when Kane decides to attack a mysterious nearby castle to plunder its rumored riches, his mission takes a fateful turn. One by one, Kane’s men are picked off by demonic creatures until he alone is left to face the Devil’s own Reaper -- dispatched from the depths of Hell to lay claim to his hopelessly corrupt soul. Though Kane at last manages to escape, he knows that he now must redeem himself by renouncing violence and devoting himself wholly to a life of peace and purity. His newfound spirituality, however, is quickly put to the ultimate test when he begins his journey across an England ravaged by diabolical human Raiders controlled by a terrifying, masked Overlord. Full synopsis

  • Cast: James Purefoy, Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Mackenzie Crook, Philip Winchester, Jason Flemyng, Alice Krige, Patrick Hurd-Wood
  • Director: Michael J. Bassett
  • Genres: Action/Adventure, Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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Great Effects, Excellent Screenplay, Well-Made and Thoroughly Entertaining.

by Alon Patterson

In the film genre of fantasy action, this one is equal to "Clash of the Titans" and a number of other similar films of recent years. What makes it unique is it actually hails from the old school...

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Well acted, well made, good fun!...

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by ze1ze

Movie isn't bad but I would wait to see it at a dollar movie or on tv. Not worth full price of a ticket....

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The Playlist
| Mark Zhuravsy

It's not everyone cup of bloody tea, but an unapologetic genre treat for those willing to dive in. Read full review

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The Guardian
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There's plenty that's good here: a serious tone, steady ­pacing, muddy and bloody scenery and a convincing turn by Purefoy in his own west country accent. But Kane is an ill fit into the ­origins tale template; it's a story with few ­surprises. Read full review

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Total Film
| Jonathan Crocker

A brutal fusion of angst and action, this mini-epic gives the sword-and-sorcery genre a bleak, brusque new life. Watch it for some terrific limbchopping and a mighty turn by James Purefoy. Read full review

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Empire
| David Hughes

If weapons and wizardry get your blood up, and you prefer your movies dark and brooding and minus the sandals, Solomon Kane fits the bill. It may lack The Lord Of The Rings' majesty, but Robert E. Howard fans will lap it up. Read full review

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James Purefoy as "Solomon Kane."