The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption
The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption

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The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption

2012
Movie
106 min
English

Since his triumphant rise to power in the original blockbuster "The Scorpion King", Mathayus' kingdom has fallen and he's lost his queen to plague. Now an assassin for hire, he must defend a kingdom from an evil tyrant and his ghost warriors for the chance to regain the power and glory he once knew. Starring Ron Perlman ("Hellboy") and Billy Zane ("Titanic"), and featuring 6-time WWE champion Dave Bautista and UFC star Kimbo Slice, "The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption" takes "The Mummy" phenomenon to an all-new level of epic action and non-stop adventure.

Insights

IMDb4.5/10
Director: Roel ReinéGenres: Action, Fantasy, Adventure

Plot Summary

Mathayus, now a king, is betrayed by his closest allies and his kingdom is taken. He must journey to the land of the living to prevent the demon sorcerer Tal-gath from conquering the world.

Critical Reception

The film was met with generally negative reviews from critics and audiences, often cited for its weak plot, uninspired action, and reliance on low-budget CGI. It is considered one of the weaker entries in the Scorpion King franchise.

What Reviewers Say

  • The action sequences are often uninspired and repetitive.

  • The plot is predictable and lacks depth.

  • The visual effects are noticeably low-quality.

Google audience: Audience reception for this film is generally poor, with many viewers finding the plot convoluted and the action choreography lacking. The special effects are also a common point of criticism.

Fun Fact

Victor Webster, who plays Mathayus, also voiced the character in the video game 'The Scorpion King: Rise of the Akkadian'.

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2 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'The Scorpion King 3: Battle for Redemption'</em> is rubbish, but it kinda falls under 'good bad movie'. I say that because there isn't anything I can praise about this, yet I didn't feel any annoyance towards the film whilst watching i...

Gimly

Gimly

Our stand in Scorpion King certainly does not have the presence of The Rock, but the franchise finally finds its place in the world: Being fucking ridiculous. I mean, what a cast! And those awful one-liners? Delivered with such enthusiasm, ...

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