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The Librarian series

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Participants Melissa Evansplacidotter25briskhound2Frank Moore4rowdybadger41Michael Ortiz68Daniel Allen2analogbisonDonna Gray4
Melissa Evans Melissa Evans MemberOP
23 messages
joined Sep 2009
#1 ·
I am truly enjoying this series! 😍

As of right now, three films have been released:

The Librarian : quest for The Spear /
The Librarian : Return to King Solomon's Mines / Trailer
The Librarian : The Curse of The Judas Chalice / Trailer The Librarian : The Curse of The Judas Chalice / trailer trailer 2

I have already watched the first two installments, and I am sincerely hoping that the third will be made available on DVD! 😍

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placidotter25 placidotter25 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Sep 2010
#2 ·
If you ask me, this whole thing is total trash. I only sat through the first one.
briskhound2 briskhound2 Regular
411 messages
joined Mar 2009
#3 ·
It’s basically a budget version of Indiana Jones, but honestly, it’s got enough charm that you can just kick back and have a good time with it... The humor actually lands, and the casting isn't half bad either. Noah Wyle does a pretty solid job stepping outside his usual ER vibe. I'm moving on to the third one next.
Frank Moore4 Frank Moore4 Active Member
195 messages
joined Oct 2008
#4 ·
I actually sat down and binged all three movies over the weekend. Even though the total production budget was only about $10 million, they aren't half bad. Noah Wyle really crushed his role, and there are plenty of genuinely funny moments sprinkled in. That said, the third one is definitely the weakest of the bunch.
rowdybadger41 rowdybadger41 Active Member
72 messages
joined Jan 2008
#5 ·
The covers look good to me, though Noah Wyle has the exact same expression on both.
Melissa Evans Melissa Evans MemberOP
23 messages
joined Sep 2009
#6 ·
Part three has finally dropped in video format! πŸ‘‹ I am genuinely looking forward to getting my hands on it!
Michael Ortiz68 Michael Ortiz68 Regular
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joined Oct 2018
#7 ·
I’ve only seen the first part so far.
It was solid and entertaining enough, but nothing more than that.
Daniel Allen2 Daniel Allen2 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Sep 2009
#8 ·
I just finished the first one and was totally hooked. The second part was still fun, though I felt it didn't quite hit the same heights as the first. I still haven't gotten around to the third one yet.
Considering these are pretty low-budget flicks, πŸ‘
I thought Dr. Carter did an awesome job playing that clumsy adventurer. 😁
I'm a huge fan of adventure movies like this (basically Indy rip-offs), and honestly, the first one kept me more entertained than the fourth Indiana Jones movie.
analogbison analogbison Member
13 messages
joined Jan 2008
#9 ·
I found the first installment to be incredibly engaging and genuinely fun. However, I have to say the subsequent two sequels felt significantly weaker. You can tell immediately that a different director took the helm for those. That said, one thing is certain: Noah Wyle is absolutely fantastic in the lead role, which definitely helps salvage the overall experience.
Donna Gray4 Donna Gray4 Active Member
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joined Feb 2010
#10 ·
It’s such a pathetic knockoff of Indiana Jones, and honestly, when I have to sit through those nauseatingly bad CGI effects, I feel physically ill, but hey, if you're just looking to kill a Sunday afternoonβ€”it’ll do.
Melissa Evans Melissa Evans MemberOP
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joined Sep 2009
#11 ·
I finally sat down and watched the third installment! It was absolutely fantastic!

It’s difficult to say if this stands as the absolute best entry in the trilogyβ€”to be honest, the details of the first two have already begun to fade from my memoryβ€”but I can say with certainty that I have never felt more exhilarated while watching a film!

It goes without saying that this movie has earned a top spot on my personal list of the best films of 2008.!

This franchise has officially become one of my all-time favorites!

I find myself wondering why they haven't developed a television series yet. If they were able to retain the original cast, it would be nothing short of spectacular; I struggle to imagine how a series might function with a different ensemble of actors!

That said, even if they continue through the film medium, I am sure the quality will remain high. My only hope is that future sequels don't suffer a decline in caliber.

There is also immense potential for a video game adaptation. They could model it after Tomb Raider or perhaps craft a dedicated adventure title! Or better yet, they could do both! I certainly wouldn't complain. 😁
Melissa Evans Melissa Evans MemberOP
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joined Sep 2009
#12 ·
I just went back and rewatched parts one and two. While the first installment serves as an absolutely stellar opening for the series, the second part doesn't quite reach those same heightsβ€”though it remains perfectly enjoyable in its own right!

In my estimation, the first and third installments are the standout achievements, but honestly, all three are well worth your time!

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