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The Scorpion King 4: Quest for Power
2015 105 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★4.8
Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Mike Elliott
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Description
When he is betrayed by a trusted friend, Mathayus must marshal all his strength and cunning to outwit a formidable opponent who will stop at nothing to unlock a supreme ancient power.
Starring
Victor Webster
Actor
Ellen Hollman
Actor
Will Kemp
Actor
Barry Bostwick
Actor
Awards
1 win.
Key opinion
The Scorpion King 4 is widely regarded as a redundant, low-quality cash-grab that fails to recapture the charm of the original film. While Victor Webster's lead performance is occasionally noted as a serviceable anchor, the production suffers from repetitive plot structures, incoherent world-building, and an overall lack of ambition.
| Screenplay | The film recycles exhausted genre clichés and predictable narrative beats that signify a lack of franchise growth. | |
| Production | The production is plagued by anachronistic settings and visual spectacles, such as mechanical dragons, that feel incoherent and out of place. | |
| Acting | Victor Webster provides a competent performance that serves as the film's strongest element, yet he fails to reach the charismatic presence of Dwayne Johnson. | |
| Humor | Attempts at humor and levity are inconsistent, with some viewers finding them mildly reminiscent of the original and others viewing them as cheap and unfunny. |