Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.Two British Agents team up to stop Sir August de Wynter from destroying the world with a weather-changing machine.
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- 4 wins & 17 nominations
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- TriviaRalph Fiennes said of this movie, "I think it's a badge of honor to have a real flop on your resumé."
- GoofsAs in so many films, the chess board is round the wrong way.
- Quotes
John Steed: After all, according to your file, you're a psychopathic personality with schizophrenic delusions, suffering from recurring amnesia based on traumatic repression leading to outbursts of antisocial and violent behavior. Knight to king seven. Check.
Emma Peel: Is that really what you think of me?
John Steed: Well... just my type, Mrs. Peel.
- Alternate versionsUK DVD Z1 15873 does not feature Eddie Izzard opening his knife in his final fight - footage cut but present in other versions. The shot of the knife being opened is replaced by a reaction shot of Emma that is not featured in versions that have the knife opening. As a result the different versions do not have a different running time as the action goes back perfectly in sync after this moment.
- ConnectionsFeatured in HBO First Look: The Avengers (1998)
- SoundtracksRaindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head
Written by Burt Bacharach, Hal David
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Well it's not as bad as I assumed (and there are MUCH worse movies than this)
This is among the most panned movies of all time since it was based on a TV show. And while I can understand the fans of the original TV show I still don't think that this movie is THAT bad. I would NEVER put it in the Bottom 100 as I can name many other movies that are much worse than this one (FREDDY GOT FINGERED, THE CAT IN THE HAT and DISASTER MOVIE for example).
In this full length version of the 1960s TV show John Steele and Emma Peel battle with a duplicate Emma Peel and Sir August de Wynter (played by Sean Connery), a mastermind that wants to rule the world with his weather-controlling machine. And while this plot could look stupid to some, it certainly is! But you can't do anything but admire the extraordinary special effects as well the sets. In particular I loved the special effects (the CGI insects were cool to look at). I personally can't give a 1 to a movie with great special effects and sets, it deserves at least other 4 points for the effects.
As for the acting, even though the movie it's bland Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman are good in their roles. And it was a surprise for me seeing Sean Connery in such a nasty role and Patrick Mcnee as the Invisible Jones (a small role).
However, while the movie is a bit bad, it's watchable and far from a huge disappointment. But I am NOT saying it's great!
In this full length version of the 1960s TV show John Steele and Emma Peel battle with a duplicate Emma Peel and Sir August de Wynter (played by Sean Connery), a mastermind that wants to rule the world with his weather-controlling machine. And while this plot could look stupid to some, it certainly is! But you can't do anything but admire the extraordinary special effects as well the sets. In particular I loved the special effects (the CGI insects were cool to look at). I personally can't give a 1 to a movie with great special effects and sets, it deserves at least other 4 points for the effects.
As for the acting, even though the movie it's bland Ralph Fiennes and Uma Thurman are good in their roles. And it was a surprise for me seeing Sean Connery in such a nasty role and Patrick Mcnee as the Invisible Jones (a small role).
However, while the movie is a bit bad, it's watchable and far from a huge disappointment. But I am NOT saying it's great!
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- Месники
- Filming locations
- RAF Little Rissington, Gloucestershire, England, UK(disused RAF base for opening sequence)
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- Budget
- $60,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $23,384,939
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $10,305,957
- Aug 16, 1998
- Gross worldwide
- $23,384,939
- Runtime1 hour 29 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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