10,000 BC
10,000 BC

10,000 BC

2008Movie109 minEnglish

A prehistoric epic that follows a young mammoth hunter's journey through uncharted territory to secure the future of his tribe.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes8%
Metacritic30/100
Google Users56%
Director: Roland EmmerichGenres: Adventure, Fantasy, Action

Plot Summary

In a prehistoric world, a young mammoth hunter named D'Leh embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his kidnapped love, Evolet. He leads a small band of warriors across treacherous lands, facing dangerous beasts and ancient civilizations. Their quest takes them to a vast empire where they must challenge a tyrannical warlord and his god-king to save their tribe and potentially shape the course of history.

Critical Reception

10,000 BC was largely panned by critics for its historical inaccuracies, weak plot, and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its visual spectacle and ambitious scope, the majority found it to be a disappointing and derivative adventure film. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual effects and ambitious scale.
  • Criticized for its nonsensical plot and historical inaccuracies.
  • Seen as a generic and uninspired prehistoric adventure.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the epic scale and special effects, while others found the story predictable and the historical setting implausible.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for 4 Golden Raspberry Awards including Worst Picture and Worst Director.

Fun Fact

The filmmakers claimed that while the film is set in 10,000 BC, they took significant artistic license and did not aim for strict historical accuracy, which was a point of contention with many critics.

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Gimly

Gimly

"Epic" in so much as Emmerich films always are, but that's not to be confused with "good". If you want to learn something true, or feel an emotion, look elsewhere. But if poking a mammoth with a stick is more your thing, you could probably ...