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Solomon Kane (2010)

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James Purefoy stars as Solomon Kane, a wandering 16th century hero whose haunted past forces him to redeem himself by battling a growing evil in his homeland in this big-screen incarnation of Robert E. Howard's cloaked pulp character. Deathwatch's Michael J. Bassett directs from his own script, with Max von Sydow, Pete Postlethwaite, Rachel Hurd-Wood, Alice Krige, and Mackenzie Crook co-starring. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi

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This muscular yet monotonous Kane just isn't much fun.

October 12, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety | Comment
Variety
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It's doubtful Kane will ever rival Conan--Howard's other creation--in terms of fame, but his world is definitely one that I would be willing to visit again.

June 18, 2010 Full Review Source: Three Movie Buffs | Comment
Three Movie Buffs

Don't misunderstand -- this is no masterpiece akin to Orson Welles' similarly named Citizen, but it's entertaining pulp, cheesy but not campy.

April 28, 2010 Full Review Source: Geekweek | Comment
Geekweek

The film fails to take full advantage, possessing neither a sense of its own ridiculousness nor the flat-out propulsive energy that would make concerns about its hokey storyline irrelevant.

February 23, 2010 Full Review Source: Scotsman | Comment
Scotsman

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.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | Comment
Empire Magazine

A monstrously entertaining action-adventure... the film's epic vision bears comparison with the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, its imaginative supernatural elements confidently fused with a savage reality.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Time Out | Comment

A hugely entertaining adaptation of the dark comic series.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Film4 | Comment

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.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | Comment
Guardian [UK]

A thoroughly entertaining demon-slaying romp set in 16th Century Britain. Boasting an impressive lead performance by James Purefoy as the anti-hero seeking redemption, the film bears enough individual traits and dynamism to overcome its numerous flaws.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Digital Spy | Comment
Digital Spy

A combination of Purefoy's stoic, captivating performance and a number of bloodthirstily brilliant fight scenes ensure this is more Darling Bloods of May than twee cheese-fest.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Sky Movies | Comment
Sky Movies

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.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Total Film | Comment
Total Film

Decked out with terrific Czech locations, Klaus Badelt's rousing score, neat CGI visual effects keen biblical imagery and a solid supporting cast, the imperfections can be forgiven.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: Radio Times | Comment
Radio Times

James Purefoy is excellent as Kane, his natural charisma and charm ably compensating for the fact that Solomon does some pretty terrible things.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: ViewLondon | Comment
ViewLondon

An effective slice of occult high adventure, a sombre swashbuckler that pays its pulp source material a flinty, tight-lipped respect.

February 19, 2010 Full Review Source: SFX Magazine | Comment
SFX Magazine

...an exciting initial entry in what could (and should) be an ongoing series.

October 18, 2009 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews | Comment
Reel Film Reviews

A solid fantasy flick, with a great role for star Purefoy.

October 3, 2009 Full Review Source: JoBlo's Movie Emporium | Comment
JoBlo's Movie Emporium

A well-shot, competently realized, and surprisingly entertaining mash-up of 16th century "wizards and warriors" and devil-may-care monster mayhem.

September 21, 2009 Full Review Source: FEARnet | Comment
FEARnet

Storywise, it leaves a lot to be desired ... has many tonal and pacing problems, mainly because like the source material, it's all handled very seriously.

September 14, 2009 Full Review Source: ComingSoon.net | Comment
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Audience Reviews for Solomon Kane

Solomon Kane is a literary creation from the legendary Robert E. Howard (1906-1936), who was also the creator of Conan the Barbarian and the father of modern heroic fantasy.I've been waiting on this film for a while and I finally got my hands on the dvd from overseas since the film has not got a U.S. release date as of

April 5, 2010
cancercapricorn2002
David Ladd

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I stumbled across this film after I heard the news of Pete Postlethwaite's passing and decided to check it out since I had already read several of Robert Howard's stories. It doesn't really do those stories justice and at first glance looks like a Van Helsing rip off but unlike that film, Kane turns out to be a highly

January 3, 2011
thefog1331
A.D. Villarreal

Super Reviewer

    1. Solomon Kane: If I kill you, I am bound for hell. It is a price I shall gladly pay.
    – Submitted by Sandra M (4 months ago)
    1. Solomon Kane: There are many paths to redemption, not all of them peaceful.
    – Submitted by Chris P (9 months ago)
    1. Solomon Kane: I was never more at home than I was at battle.
    – Submitted by Chris P (9 months ago)

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