I like Director Roland Emmerich. After all, he brought us Independence Day, The Patriot, and The Day After Tomorrow. But I can honestly say, I wasn't all that impressed with this film. The special effects were astounding, however. And I don't really care how scientifically accurate or historically accurate this film was. Did big woolly Mammoths help build the pyramids? Was the Sabretooth Tiger 7 feet tall at the shoulder? I don't care. It's a movie. I'm watching it to be entertained. I look for a good story, true action, and as little CGI as possible. I did actually like the idea that the Tiger remembered his savior and put aside his animal instincts to protect the one who saved him. Is it realistic? Uh, no. I didn't care, I liked it anyway. That's what draws me in. I want to believe that a 7 foot cat with 10 inch long fangs could have a sense of self, and value of life.
I guess I found the plot a little far-fetched and sort of cliche'-ish. It's the same 'ol template story: Small band of people overcome a gigantic superpower against overwhelming odds. We've seen this a thousand times. A Jedi did it. A few Hobbits did it, and hell, even our cowboy John McClane did it. It doesn't mean it wasn't cool...but it's been done before. I'm waiting for a change.
If anything, 10,000 B.C. is a good popcorn movie to watch with your lady on date night. Although, she might disagree with your choice in that, this hardly qualifies as a good date movie. But, if you're interested in seeing big-ass Mammoths kicking ass with somewhat of a love story embedded in their long fur, go see it. I, on the other hand, was glad it was a matinee.
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