Description (continued...) realizes that the child is fulfilling a prophecy and will be instrumental in saving the Yagahl. D'Leh (Steven Strait) swore his heart to Evolet when she first came to the tribe, and after many years claims her as his own. But no sooner are the young lovers together, than they are torn apart by mysterious men arriving on horseback who kidnap many of the Yagahl, including Evolet, for slave trade. Determined to save his love and their people, D'Leh embarks on a rescue mission with his father figure Tic'Tic (Cliff Curtis). Along the way, they encounter different lands, new people, and strange creatures including giant birds akin to a killer ostrich. Mixing history and fantasy, there is little (if anything) that is historically accurate in this film. Rather, Emmerich weaves together myths and legends to unite people from different lands into one force and bring down a great evil that threatens all of their civilizations. Emmerich also tackles multiple universal themes: the redemption of an outsider, the coming of age of a boy who becomes a leader, the importance of loyalty, and the discovery and understanding of new cultures. Ultimately, he tackles the age-old saga of star-crossed lovers and the power of love. Omar Sharif narrates this love story that spans mountains, valleys, deserts, and rivers. Country of Origin: USA Reviews "More than anything, 10,000 BC is an updated version of those old Saturday matinee action films and serials, filled with hair-breadth escapes, wild coincidences, things foretold by ancient prophecy and mysterious places..." Los Angeles Times | 03/07/2008 3 stars out of 5 -- "A good-looking, inventively clad cast interact among dizzying layers of CGI, visual and sound special effects to make a preposterous prehistoric adventure quest that is undeniably spectacular." Empire | 05/01/2008 | p.44 "An early mammoth-hunting sequence...is genuinely impressive, with CGI attending to each wind-ruffled, pachydermic hair." Sight and Sound | 05/01/2008 | p.88 Full Cast and Crew Director: Roland Emmerich Narrator: Omar Sharif Starring: Steven Strait, Camilla Belle, Cliff Curtis, Tim Barlow Screenwriter: Roland Emmerich, Harald Kloser Producer: Michael Wimer, Roland Emmerich, Mark Gordon Executive Producer: Harald Kloser, Sarah Bradshaw, Tom Karnowski, Thomas Tull, William Fay Director of Photography: Ueli Steiger Composer: Harald Kloser, Thomas Wander Release Information Color: Color Runtime: 0 min. Original Language: English © Warner Home Video DVD Features DVD Features: Full Frame - 1.33 Widescreen Audio: Dolby Surround 5.1 - English, French, English
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