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A nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of evil.
In the 16th century, Solomon Kane, a ruthless mercenary, discovers the grim fate of his soul when he confronts a powerful demon. Haunted by his past actions and a prophecy of his damnation, he renounces violence and seeks redemption in a remote English monastery. However, his newfound peace is shattered when Puritan raiders attack his family, forcing him to embrace his warrior spirit once more to rescue his sister and confront the dark forces that plague the land.
Solomon Kane received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who generally praised its dark atmosphere, visual style, and James Purefoy's performance. While some found the plot to be somewhat derivative of other fantasy action films, many appreciated its commitment to its gritty, brutal tone and its faithfulness to the spirit of Robert E. Howard's original character. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the action and dark fantasy elements, while others found it lacking in originality or depth.
Praised for its dark, atmospheric visuals and strong lead performance.
Critiqued for a predictable plot that borrows heavily from genre conventions.
Noted for its brutal action sequences and commitment to a grim tone.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be an entertaining dark fantasy adventure, appreciating its action sequences and the gritty portrayal of Solomon Kane. Some viewers felt the story could have been more original, but the overall sentiment leaned towards a positive reception for its visual style and entertainment value.
The film is based on the character created by Robert E. Howard, the same writer who created Conan the Barbarian.
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**If we can forget the errors in historical recreation and the blatant predictability of the script, it's a good film for an idle evening.** I don't know Robert E. Howard's literary work very well, but I confess that I don't like “Conan”...
If I kill you I am bound for hell. It's a price I shall gladly pay. Solomon Kane is directed by Michael J. Bassett and Bassett adapts the character of Kane from the magazine character created by Robert E. Howard. It stars James Purefoy, ...
**In the 17th England, a ruthless warrior set to rediscover his path.** There's no reason, but after a long due I saw this. I'm pretty impressed with the film's production, but in the end it was an average film for me. James Purefoy was ...