This movie is a hidden gem. James Purefoy is a criminally underrated actor. A Scottish Hugh Jackman .... Should have been James Bond Edit: He is English. My bad
Great character from the creator of Conan. The stories are really atmospheric. I believe the film makers planned to produce a trilogy but obviously the film wasn’t successful enough. Great shame. Would make a great tv series though. Purefoy is a fantastic actor, I think his Mark Anthony in Rome is one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.
I remember watching this at a movie theater. One of those movies that you don't know why, but you take a risk and buy a ticket, not knowing what to expect. So glad I did. The only reference I had, was James Purefoy, and how the guy always delivers. LOVED the movie. Awesome story. Highly recommend it, if you haven't seen it.
I was surprised of how well the actor and the scrpit captured the esence of the original character. Sure, Solomon Kane is a man with no past and by no means he is a "man of peace" but is believable hipothetical origin story and once Solomon abandons his fear of eternal punishment it feels almost exactly like he did in his stories. A hidden gem, for sure.
I know everyone in this comments section is clamoring for a remake/sequel/series because they are fans, but let's remember the time we are living in and do not delude yourself into thinking the production and distribution companies making these will not completely betray the original IP and its fans. Be careful what you wish for lest you end up with a soul destroying, ultra-woke slopfest that will forever taint your memories of a great character. It is probably best that what has been made is kept and revisited instead of remade and reviled.
Personally i always enjoyed and still enjoy this movie. It's a hidden gem with a great actor in the title role. James Purefroy does a great job portraing the main character. Besides that, he sadly is one of the most underrated and overlooked actors of our time, a shame really. Solomon Kane is a typical Robert E. Howard creation and as thus easily likeable, at least if you enjoy so called "low fantasy" films, novels and such. Guess the movie just was not released at the right time, that's why it more or less failed at the box office. A shame idead, i really would have enjoyed its sequel(s).
I just saw this last Friday after stumbling on a video about this film. I had never heard of it and am still baffled how this film managed to evade me for so long. Regardless, I loved this movie and it's Gothic horror fantasy setting. I will be scooping this in bluray. I wish they had continued making films with Purefoy in the lead role. He was awesome!
@@zacharyjochumsen9677 Yes it was a good character to rip off from. Sephiroth (the bad guy from Final Fantasy 7 with the big samurai sword) also reminds me of Alucard from Vamp Hunter D. It's like the dark brooding warrior with evil black clothes is the trend everywhere. It's like the "Darth Vader" of the goth community.,
My favorite adaptation of Solomon Kane would still have to be Mystic Hammer’s short Solomon Kane film adaptation of Solomon Kane: The Return of Sir Richard Grenville which can be found on UA-cam, It’s a short film and it has a small budget and is twelve years old, but it’s closer to Robert Howard’s original character and story than anything else out there.
I saw the movie on Netflix years ago with my sister & two of our friends. We wanted a movie we'd all enjoy because we all have different tastes in horror movies (which is what it was listed under) so we were scrolling through the titles and found this one and after watching the trailer this was our pick as it had something for all of us. Zombies, magic, swords,. etc...
This was a really great movie. I never understood why it was so underrated.i think there were a few blockbusters that took the lime lite that year I loved that version of Sherlock Holmes!
@@zionleach3001 wel it's going to be very gory and brutal most likly it will probably be like the witcher but more grittier becuse the witcher dise have some simarties tomsolomonnkane
I agree about how underrated the film SOLOMON KANE is I knew before seeing the film, that it had a good pedigree, if done right you can't go wrong with anything written by Robert E Howard, and this film WAS done right,- very well made, adventurous, swash buckling, great photography & moody colour pallette, an absorbing story, with some clever twists & sword play stunts, NOT like other Pirate type films on the minus side, the...fire Demon could have been done better, Malachi looked like something from a grunge rock band, meets the page of a book, and the crucifiction was used up in Conan the barbarian, Kane renounced his evil at the click of two fingers, but still well worth watching, & how often do we get a...17th century puritan type story? VERY rarely, not since WITCHFINER GENERAL 1973 & the important CROMWELL film from 1970
I thought this movie had a lot of good things going for it least is all Purefoys acting which was brilliant. I for one would definately watch a sequel especially if it draws it's plot from the graphic novels.
It was in development hell for over a decade, finally released in some countries in 2009 and 2010 but due to legal issues not until 2012 in the US, by that time the studios were done with the project and it got zero marketing. Originally it was supposed to star Christopher Lambert which IMO would have been much better.
The film never played in theaters in my area and I had to order a DVD from Asia with Thai as the default language and English as an added option. I played it on my laptop because of different region code. Ordered the Ramsey Campbell book online.
Solomon Kane appeared in the series "DC's Legends of Tomorrow", and sported a half-burned/melted face. He was portrayed as a Lawman for a Western Town, though I don't recall the town's name right off.
Well I think that even if people say it's a shame they didn't made more movies following this, but if we would have gotten more they would probably stink ass. So I'm glad we got what we had before it got butchered into stupidity.
Another interesting aside, the Solomon Kane movie has exactly the right tone and feel of a Warhammer Witch Hunter movie, if such a movie had ever been made. Minus the German accents, I suppose.
If this movie ended the way it started, it would have been one of the best adaptations. But it felt like a good quality Sci-fi channel original movie half way though and did not end much better. But the start was fucking awesome.
Worse thing ever. The first time out of the gate with an established character. Never make up your own story. Use one from the well known and beloved author instead. The fact that the director didn't use a Howard story I believe was more than half the reason this movie didn't do very good.
I remember them well! I love watching pre 2005 movies, it avoids the wokery and when 'strong female' characters appeared they were the exception not the rule therefore often more believable. I'm black but am irritated with race swap characters. I also wonder how many excellent actors who best play villains are missing out on roles due to the obsession of putting some races in a 'positive role model' role only... I understand.
@@jbBehemoth Cheers! If you like audio books here is a link to the first Solomon Kane short story, the reader does a decent job, I listen to them while cooking, working out or can't sleep! It was written in the 1920's so snowflakes beware ua-cam.com/video/FJ7-Q_dwWIk/v-deo.html
@@jbBehemoth Just remembered there is even a role for me in this story if made into a film or t.v.series..N'longa the shaman! So the box tickers at the emmys or oscars would have their quota without tinkering with the plot and changing characters! 😂 please give it a try👍😇
"Masculine"? Your channel panders to incels pretty unabashedly at this point. I watched it, it was just okay, pointing it out as "masculine" only makes sense if you've been forced to only watch the Golden Girls before watching it.
This movie is a hidden gem. James Purefoy is a criminally underrated actor. A Scottish Hugh Jackman .... Should have been James Bond
Edit: He is English. My bad
You read my mind here.
YES I love this movie and james purefoy was always a great actor especially In a knights tale
People knew about it but it looked cheezy as shit in Trailer. I almost didnt watch it but did and it was Great 👍👍.
I think his role is resident evil tanked his appeal to US audiences a bit sadly.
@@kyrusdrax2664 But he redeemed himself considerably, after tour de force performance as Marc Antony on HBO's Rome, he would've killed as Agent 007.
Great character from the creator of Conan. The stories are really atmospheric. I believe the film makers planned to produce a trilogy but obviously the film wasn’t successful enough. Great shame. Would make a great tv series though.
Purefoy is a fantastic actor, I think his Mark Anthony in Rome is one of the best performances I’ve ever seen.
Absolutely underrated literary character and film!!! I Absolutely loved this film!
This movie is so good
Yes it is.
I remember watching this at a movie theater. One of those movies that you don't know why, but you take a risk and buy a ticket, not knowing what to expect. So glad I did. The only reference I had, was James Purefoy, and how the guy always delivers. LOVED the movie. Awesome story. Highly recommend it, if you haven't seen it.
I was surprised of how well the actor and the scrpit captured the esence of the original character. Sure, Solomon Kane is a man with no past and by no means he is a "man of peace" but is believable hipothetical origin story and once Solomon abandons his fear of eternal punishment it feels almost exactly like he did in his stories. A hidden gem, for sure.
I absolutely loved this movie. Still do! It's a real shame that it's box office performance doesn't reflect the quality of this story.
this movie was such a good wee gem that should have got a sequel
Outstanding movie! It's a shame the other 2 squeals were cancelled 😔 thank you again for yet another amazing video Marvelous videos!🙂👍
Non violence is only admirable in the right context. It is not the violence itself that is the issue, it is the details that matter.
This was actually a good movie.
I watched it on UA-cam yesterday for free.
Nice to see this film getting some appreciation
I know everyone in this comments section is clamoring for a remake/sequel/series because they are fans, but let's remember the time we are living in and do not delude yourself into thinking the production and distribution companies making these will not completely betray the original IP and its fans. Be careful what you wish for lest you end up with a soul destroying, ultra-woke slopfest that will forever taint your memories of a great character. It is probably best that what has been made is kept and revisited instead of remade and reviled.
Personally i always enjoyed and still enjoy this movie. It's a hidden gem with a great actor in the title role. James Purefroy does a great job portraing the main character. Besides that,
he sadly is one of the most underrated and overlooked actors of our time, a shame really.
Solomon Kane is a typical Robert E. Howard creation and as thus easily likeable, at least if you enjoy so called "low fantasy" films, novels and such.
Guess the movie just was not released at the right time, that's why it more or less failed at the box office. A shame idead, i really would have enjoyed its sequel(s).
I just saw this last Friday after stumbling on a video about this film. I had never heard of it and am still baffled how this film managed to evade me for so long. Regardless, I loved this movie and it's Gothic horror fantasy setting. I will be scooping this in bluray. I wish they had continued making films with Purefoy in the lead role. He was awesome!
To be fair, it had virtually no marketing push
If you like this, check out Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust. The anime character reminds me of solomon kane.
@@UToobUsername01 yeh I blive vampire hunter d was influnced by solmon kane I bflive the creator of vampire hu ter ad admittited so un sn interviews
@@zacharyjochumsen9677 Yes it was a good character to rip off from. Sephiroth (the bad guy from Final Fantasy 7 with the big samurai sword) also reminds me of Alucard from Vamp Hunter D. It's like the dark brooding warrior with evil black clothes is the trend everywhere. It's like the "Darth Vader" of the goth community.,
@@UToobUsername01 yeh the this film is al ost like a kind of mdevivieal l ghost rider mixed with elements of say conan the barbarian and
....... why have i never had of this movie?
Never even heard of this movie until today. Thanks for the introduction.
I love this movie. I wish they did another one.
I would have gladly watched the sequel!!
Fantastic movie,watch it you won't be dissapointed
If a streaming service were to adapt this as a show, it'd probably do much better now. But this movie is a gem
I saw this on a ditto DVD. It was great stayed glued to the scenes
My favorite adaptation of Solomon Kane would still have to be Mystic Hammer’s short Solomon Kane film adaptation of Solomon Kane: The Return of Sir Richard Grenville which can be found on UA-cam,
It’s a short film and it has a small budget and is twelve years old, but it’s closer to Robert Howard’s original character and story than anything else out there.
I saw the movie on Netflix years ago with my sister & two of our friends. We wanted a movie we'd all enjoy because we all have different tastes in horror movies (which is what it was listed under) so we were scrolling through the titles and found this one and after watching the trailer this was our pick as it had something for all of us. Zombies, magic, swords,. etc...
I still don’t get how this movie failed miserably with audiences. The movie is great in all senses.
I always loved this movie.. Great video as always
This was a really great movie. I never understood why it was so underrated.i think there were a few blockbusters that took the lime lite that year
I loved that version of Sherlock Holmes!
Didn't know about this film (stationed overseas). Just watched it, pretty decent flick even for today. Thanks for covering it.
This was a good movie. It made the popcorn taste better and the overall concept and story was fun. I’d watch a tv show with this character in it.
A great character with the proper execution could be a great movie...maybe an animated feature!👌
You can't say masculine any more dude! It makes to many people cry lol
😂 ua-cam.com/video/FJ7-Q_dwWIk/v-deo.html
Listen to the short story Audi book and you in for a treat! 1929 published in written form.
The nice guy you men owrtcy sensitive feminists
@@zacharyjochumsen9677 I'm sorry I can't read whatever your stroke wrote
@@theniceguy7824what I ment to say was only people who bitch and. Moan abut toxic masclinity are whyny sensitive feminists
Love this movie!
Good to see that more people are talking about this film
Never saw any release info in 2009 but it saw it a few years later. Awesome movie.
Damn thanks for bringing this to my attention.
One of my favorite movies! Great story!
They need to do a proper Solomon Kane release with a R E Howard’s original story #SolomonKane
I've seen this multiple times and thoroughly enjoyable every time.
This was a great movie I enjoyed it I must recommend it I was lucky enough to bump into it and rent it at Redbox near me a few years ago
I actually really liked this movie. It isn’t the best movie, but i really liked it
A terrific movie of an evil man trying to find redemption and becomes a hero. Solid movie. Check it out!
I legit had to pause the movie when I saw the hound in it
Love this movie!!!!!!
Great movie.
one of my favourite movies -a sort of witcher ( without medalion, silver sword or signs )
Great movie. Would love a video game. Either a linear or open world game.
It’d be nice to see something god of war. Hack n slash style with supernatural and human enemies.
@@gphjr1444 This an a Conan related game as well.
Zion leach we. Thre is gomer e be solmon kand series for Amazon
@@zacharyjochumsen9677 Hope it's better than Rings Of Power.
@@zionleach3001 wel it's going to be very gory and brutal most likly it will probably be like the witcher but more grittier becuse the witcher dise have some simarties tomsolomonnkane
I’ve never heard of this surprisingly..but it looks very Fn cool👍..I will definitely b checking this out..thx guys
I agree about how underrated the film SOLOMON KANE is
I knew before seeing the film, that it had a good pedigree, if done right you can't go wrong with anything written by Robert E Howard, and this film WAS done right,- very well made, adventurous, swash buckling, great photography & moody colour pallette, an absorbing story, with some clever twists & sword play stunts, NOT like other Pirate type films
on the minus side, the...fire Demon could have been done better, Malachi looked like something from a grunge rock band, meets the page of a book, and the crucifiction was used up in Conan the barbarian, Kane renounced his evil at the click of two fingers,
but still well worth watching, & how often do we get a...17th century puritan type story? VERY rarely, not since WITCHFINER GENERAL 1973 & the important CROMWELL film from 1970
I dont care what no one says...tbis movie was DOPE
I thought this movie had a lot of good things going for it least is all Purefoys acting which was brilliant. I for one would definately watch a sequel especially if it draws it's plot from the graphic novels.
It was in development hell for over a decade, finally released in some countries in 2009 and 2010 but due to legal issues not until 2012 in the US, by that time the studios were done with the project and it got zero marketing. Originally it was supposed to star Christopher Lambert which IMO would have been much better.
Reminds me of Constantine.
It is a very good movie hopefully a part 2
Hugh Jackman's character in Van Helsing was a lot like Solomon Kane.
Not remotely
@@GabrielRamirez-uv8ce alright maybe not a lot, but definitely it was inspired in part it seems.🤷♂️
Wow looks like a great movie 🤔 i never heard of it. I must watch this asap
Is like a Van helsing
Exactly perfect comparison.
I found it darker with subtle use of cgi. Van Helsing, I found cheesy and reliant on cgi. That said I enjoyed both! Solomon Kane for the win👍
@@Raven-qj8xkwel it 9aslo look a moedvieal blade but 38th a white guy
its a gem of a movie,,
I like this movie salmon Kane Underrated movie from 2009 got more love
The film never played in theaters in my area and I had to order a DVD from Asia with Thai as the default language and English as an added option. I played it on my laptop because of different region code. Ordered the Ramsey Campbell book online.
Solomon Kane appeared in the series "DC's Legends of Tomorrow", and sported a half-burned/melted face. He was portrayed as a Lawman for a Western Town, though I don't recall the town's name right off.
That wasn't Solomon Kane that was Jonah Hex. Solomon Kane isn't a DC character, but did have a brief stint in Marvel.
@@fortelewisandrew2426 Aha! I was half asleep when I saw it, and they looked alike. Thanks for the clarification.
Well I think that even if people say it's a shame they didn't made more movies following this, but if we would have gotten more they would probably stink ass.
So I'm glad we got what we had before it got butchered into stupidity.
Great movie
Some of the effects look kind of cheesy now but the production design is amazing overall
Another interesting aside, the Solomon Kane movie has exactly the right tone and feel of a Warhammer Witch Hunter movie, if such a movie had ever been made. Minus the German accents, I suppose.
Love ya videos
I enjoyed this film & thought Purefoy was great in the title role . The poster was a work of Art.
I never seen this film
Neither have I.
If this movie ended the way it started, it would have been one of the best adaptations. But it felt like a good quality Sci-fi channel original movie half way though and did not end much better. But the start was fucking awesome.
Dope movie
Its a hidden game...the first act gets me excited every time,but the end kinda falls flat with the CGI and writing
I don't remember even hearing about this movie. I know the character.
Evil man... you don't say.
why the he11 are comments turned off on the childs play video???
They are auto-turned off :( not sure why, I think it's because of the term "Child" in the video. What do you think?
@@MarvelousVideos I think how ridiculous youtubes algo is and lame the world is right now that its a high possibility :(
SOLOMON KANE IS A TERRIFIC MOVIE AND SHOULD BE A TOPHIT ! JAMES PURIFY SHOULD BE THE NEXT BOND !!
AI GOD
The film suffered because it followed Hugh Jackman's Van Helsing and people just saw it as a rip off.
Argggg so Thats how Van helsing became Van helsing xD same hat and all same hair xD bruh they chuld use this guy for a Remake of Van helsing spot on
Releasing it four years apart was the dumbest idea ever it's like they wanted to destroy it
#GGG
I think the star didn't have star quality. Sorry.😐
Henry Cavill for Solomon Kane
Worse thing ever. The first time out of the gate with an established character. Never make up your own story. Use one from the well known and beloved author instead. The fact that the director didn't use a Howard story I believe was more than half the reason this movie didn't do very good.
A plot focused movie that has the story as a #1 priority and not the number of ethnic groups or men and woman in it?
I remember them well! I love watching pre 2005 movies, it avoids the wokery and when 'strong female' characters appeared they were the exception not the rule therefore often more believable. I'm black but am irritated with race swap characters. I also wonder how many excellent actors who best play villains are missing out on roles due to the obsession of putting some races in a 'positive role model' role only... I understand.
@@Raven-qj8xk great view!
Yeah i think the 2000’s was the end of quality content.
@@jbBehemoth Cheers! If you like audio books here is a link to the first Solomon Kane short story, the reader does a decent job, I listen to them while cooking, working out or can't sleep! It was written in the 1920's so snowflakes beware
ua-cam.com/video/FJ7-Q_dwWIk/v-deo.html
@@jbBehemoth Just remembered there is even a role for me in this story if made into a film or t.v.series..N'longa the shaman! So the box tickers at the emmys or oscars would have their quota without tinkering with the plot and changing characters! 😂 please give it a try👍😇
@@Raven-qj8xk hahahah awesome
The only bill I was 6&
Solomon Kaine would be a great movie if was placed in a fantasy world and not the real one, make it looks really stupid!
This movie failed because kane wasn't black!
"Masculine"? Your channel panders to incels pretty unabashedly at this point. I watched it, it was just okay, pointing it out as "masculine" only makes sense if you've been forced to only watch the Golden Girls before watching it.