You can’t tell me that you would see a Roland Emmerich movie and expect historical accuracy, extensive character development, and a quality script. Look at some of his previous movies: “The Day After Tomorrow,” “The Thirteenth Floor,” “Godzilla,” and Independence Day.” You go to see a Roland Emmerich movie for action, adventure, special effects, and, of course, popcorn. And that’s the reason to see “10,000 B.C.,” which gleefully tosses into the Mesolithic Period (way before their time): horses, ships, a large urban city, and slaves building a pyramid. Not to mention a saber tooth tiger, bird-like raptors, and tribes that look like they belong in Africa. Of course, there’s some pretty hokey stuff, too, but that’s called ‘willing suspension of disbelief.’ Just go with the movie’s premise and you might even enjoy it.
D’Leh (Steven Strait) must rescue Evolet (Camilla Belle), the woman he loves and other members of his clan from marauding slavers on horseback. His journey takes him to several tribes that have suffered similar losses at the hands of the slavers. Now the leader of a huge army, D’Leh must first find Evolet, devise a plan to overcome greater odds, and then execute the plan with minimal loss of life. (3/9/08)
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