Tales of an Ancient Empire
Tales of an Ancient Empire

Tales of an Ancient Empire

2010Movie86 minEnglish

A princess is on a quest to unite the five greatest warriors to save her kingdom from a demon sorceress.

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IMDb3.2/10
Director: Michael R. JohnsonGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a land steeped in magic and myth, a ruthless queen seeks to conquer the known world. Her ambition unleashes an ancient evil, forcing a disgraced warrior and his unlikely companions on a perilous quest to find a legendary artifact capable of defeating her. Their journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and the test of their own courage against overwhelming odds.

Critical Reception

Tales of an Ancient Empire received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many citing its weak script, uninspired performances, and low production values as significant drawbacks. The film struggled to find an audience and is generally considered a low-budget fantasy misfire.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its ambitious fantasy setting and attempts at epic scale.
  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.
  • Often deemed too derivative of other fantasy epics with a lack of originality.

Google audience: Audience reception for Tales of an Ancient Empire is overwhelmingly negative. Viewers commonly express disappointment with the film's dialogue, special effects, and overall execution, finding it to be a forgettable entry in the fantasy genre.

Fun Fact

Despite the presence of actors like Jason Momoa and Kevin Sorbo, the film garnered very little attention or critical acclaim upon its release, becoming a lesser-known entry in their filmographies.

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GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

The problem here is the art... seriously... as in it takes itself seriously. Sorbo and Pare seem to understand what the audience wanted from their performances, and they seemed to understand what sort of movie they were in. The direct...
Bob

Bob

This is a not as bad a movie as many people think. It is not a blockbuster nor an award winner. That said, the filmmaker does an excellent job of putting together a compelling story with a cast of characters, well performed I might add, tha...