Review of The Scorpion King (2002) by Steve P — 22 Sep 2008

Exciting, full of adventures, some breath-taking battle scenes and charming Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - definitely a movie I won't mind seeing again!!!:).

This review of The Scorpion King (2002) was written by Steve P on 22 Sep 2008.

The Scorpion King has generally received mixed reviews.

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