Watching The Rocks First Ever Movie: The Scorpion King (2002)

We watch Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnsons first ever movie! The Scorpion King! you thought we were done with the Mummy Franchise but you forgot about this gem, which can be argued to be a better movie then the third instalment of The Mummy franchise.
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[@Johnny_Socko]

This film succeeds because it knows exactly what it is and has no pretentions about it. They wanted to make a fun, action-packed, and yes cheesy swords-and-sandles flick, and that's exactly what they did, and they did it very well.

[@lampad4549]

Just it because it does what it wants to doesn't mean its good.

[@el34glo59]

Idk about that. Movie is trash

[@LumpyAdams]

"They did what they wanted to do" is the most blowhard argument when it comes to movies. The movie sucks. It did nothing well.

[@sonnieandjacob]

@@LumpyAdams neither did your parents

[@DarthRushy]

"No one's gonna be like OOH, the Scorpion King!" Me: *grew up with this movie* "I am ready."

[@SonOfTheLion]

Loved the Mummy movies, loved the Rock. Saw this in the theaters. Always will have a special nostalgic feel for me.

[@destinyhope3638]

Yup. My mother was OBSESSED with the rock as the scorpion king so I've seen this movie 100 times as a kid. Still enjoy it as an adult.

[@micahnedrud]

Haha i literally have a scorpion king tattoo. This movie WAS my childhood!

[@Edwenthewolfxx]

Same

[@MaireGraves]

I definitely preferred this to the third Mummy!

[@Crl2p3]

This was never going to be an award winner, but it is a very enjoyable film.

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

No.

[@ChucksCherubs3]

I'm shocked it hasn't won a couple of Razzies! :O

[@jkknight9209]

Awards are worth nothing these days.

[@jkknight9209]

@@ChucksCherubs3 Probably because you have a stick up your petunia.

[@el34glo59]

Lmfao it's trash.

[@Nate6981]

"The CGI Scorpion King wakes up in modern day and has to fit in with everyone else." OMG, I would 100% watch that movie. 😂

[@fractaljack210]

Its fun, but what this movie did accomplice was prove the Rock's personality and charisma would translate to film. As always: finish Carpenter's Apocalypse Trilogy: -2) Prince of Darkness and 3) In the Mouths of Madness.

[@kailyns8159]

I love this movie. Not only is it a way better film visually than we expected, but the story is good fun, the fighting is 95% done by the actors not stunt people, it gave us a different side of Michael Clarke Duncan’s acting talents, and Kelly Hu and Dwayne Johnson have nice chemistry together without diminishing Kelly’s presence as Cassandra. I’ve seen all the Scorpion King movies except the most recent one. They aren’t anywhere near as fun as this first one. And the stories get worse and worse. But SK2 is the biggest surprise. It’s a prequel to the prequel that basically rewrites everything....in a bad way. You’re doing yourselves a favor not reacting to them.

[@ricardoaguirre6126]

First saw it when I was around 11 or 12. Puberty started for me when I saw the sorceress rising out of her bath.🤣

[@tjjordan4207]

So did the kid who threw the coin into the fountain.

[@emilywilhite5807]

I liked seeing you guys go in with rather low expectations and then have a really good time watching the film.

[@RobinTimDrake]

This movie always felt like a long episode of Hercules: the Legendary Journeys, with a slightly bigger budget.

[@RPG_Angie]

Yes! With a drop of Conan, too - especially the Momoa version.

[@thirtyseconds2589]

Is the egyptian Conan.

[@so...thathappened4170]

I think my favorite The Rock movie might still have to be “The Rundown”. That’s the first time I was like oh wow he is actually funny.

[@R.J.Godzilla81]

I liked The Scorpion King it was pretty good, or at the very least fun. It’s no Conan the Barbarian, but it is up there with Conan the Destroyer. The action’s good and Kelly Hu is GORGEOUS!!! 😍❤️

[@pauledwards9493]

Loved this as a kid.

[@SpaceCattttt]

It's a good film. It wants to be dumb and fun, and it succeeds. Mission accomplished.

[@seank135]

I remember my dad taking me to see this in the cinema as I loved the first two mummy films as a kid. I enjoyed the heck out of this movie at the time. And although I enjoy it less now as I’m obviously older, I would watch it again any day over Tomb of the Dragon Emperor of the Reboot Mummy with Tom Cruise.

[@pedanticperson1149]

You should watch The One (2001), it was going to be a film starring Dwayne Johnson, but he passed it to work on The Mummy Returns so they got Jet Li to play the main character. Worked out quite well & I think it's the sort of film that would lead to a few great reactions.

[@metamajdi6358]

My childhood twins figjt

[@jomckellan]

I WILL BE THE ONE!

[@itzcarnage9535]

"I am Yu Law and I am NOBODIES BITCH"

[@redmoonbloodmoon3161]

"The One", a different take on the old school "The Highlander" movie franchise theme, while it's not a great movie, it is interesting in terms of the different martial art philosophies and styles, and the action is very good, albeit a bit cheesy with a bit of the choreography of the final battle, but still it's not bad another, and much better, jet li movie: Kiss of the Dragon, probably the best jet li movie yes, there's lots of other jet li movies, but they just weren't as impressive/good as Kiss of the Dragon and The One (always loved jet li's style, being more serious and direct/brutal, as I hate the opposite: jackie chan's comedy style, sighs) (jet li and tony jaa, two of my favorites, ya, there's some others too, but these just really are great)

[@dustinheese]

Jason Statham too. I've always enjoyed The One.

[@mikesanders5433]

Great reaction lads. Another of The Rocks movies you may enjoy is ‘Welcome to the jungle (also as The Rundown) which also stars Seann William Scott and Christopher Walken. It’s another enjoyable comedy/action flick.

[@joesky011]

The sorcerer is played by Kelly Hu. She was also Lady Deathstrike in X2 - X Men United.

[@brendansinyard121]

I absolutely love this movie...this, Rundown and Faster are my favorite Rock film...grew up watching Scorpion King

[@redangel169]

The Dwayne Johnson role that cracked me up the most was 'Be Cool'.

[@TheCosmicFireStar]

Scorpion King was directed by Chuck Russle director of Nightmare on Elm Street 3 Dream Warriors.

[@gdodson69]

Watched this back in the day. Just remember while watching it I kept thinking, "I rather wish I was watching Conan the Barbarian than this."

[@kylewestlake982]

I met Kelly Hu, the sorcerer, at a con a few years back. She said the smartest/sweetest actor of the production, lol. Every shot with the camel took only one take, XD

[@micahnedrud]

One of my first visible tattoos was from the scorpion king! This movie will always hold a place in my heart!

[@funtourhawk]

ah shit I grew up watching this, definitely more than 50 times lol....still love it

[@isabeauwolf562]

Yes! I love The Scorpion King! Please, please watch "The Rundown." It's one of my top The Rock movies which also stars Seann William Scott and Christopher Walken. It’s a comedy/ action movie. XD

[@isabeauwolf562]

@Dabigdude Uk That's awesome. :) My mom and me always just called it, "Rundown." XD

[@daiatnara971]

"I was expecting it to be atrocious, I was expecting to make fun of it-" It's not often one can say Scorpion Kings 2 through 5 should meet expectations, but just this once...

[@marklopez3826]

I came for the reaction, I stayed for The Rock jokes lol

[@nicholasbarrow0924]

Shaun, we were asking for it. Also look how great you look in your ultra tight hollister T-shirt. We love it.

[@theeLonelyRedPanda]

I remember this film vividly one of my guilty pleasures, we'd watch it during jr high in class, also bc it was a huge tie in with his wwf/wwe career when they were feuding with WCW summer slam match (*cough cough insert promo here) where he fought Booker T for the Title.

[@cassandramcbride7007]

"she´s an ex-men" yes she was... lady deathstrike in x-men 2

[@ms.carriage6867]

Does Shaun have a slight black eye? Did Tom finally bitch smack him :O Why is Shaun still wearing clothes ? so many questions need answering

[@NekoUrabe]

My mom to this day still calls The Rock as the Scorpion King xD

[@MikeSmith-qg3bf]

A winner. Yes! Thanks Cinema Rules.

[@jonolow]

the reason we love this channel is that they watch movies no one else is willing to watch hahaha

[@a-top7090]

Godsmack- I stand alone was a banger song for promoting The Scorpion King.

[@Balc0ra]

That song was on 24/7 on MTV back in the day "back when MTV actually had music". More so then Limp Bizkit Mission impossible 2 song.

[@a-top7090]

@@Balc0ra yeah. Mtv used to be great. Its been a long time since I watched it so I have no idea what they put now beside bad tv/reality shows.

[@bananasaregood8655]

Never had any desire to watch this film, and now thanks to you’re reaction i don’t have to haha

[@buidseach]

It's an underrated film, I loved it :)

[@nicholaslindsey7087]

This is a guilty pleasure movie for me. Plus the soundtrack was awesome, features Godsmack’s hit song “I Stand Alone”!

[@peterengelen2794]

''The Scorpion King'' is actually a fun popcorn movie, and it is way better than the awful ''Mummy'' movies by Stephen Sommers. This is directed by Chuck Russell who did ''A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'', imo the best sequel of its franchise and the excellent remake of ''The Blob'' (1988).

[@noirhacks]

i asked for this i love this movie it was my fav when i was like 5 and i still love it lol

[@rlg2926]

I miss Michael Clarke Duncan. He was a good actor.

[@jasongrimes8535]

Can't hold a 20 year old movie to today's standard it was really good for its time

[@hannahstevenson27]

Scorpion King: what’s your name? *character tries to speak* Scorpion King: IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!!!

[@JLAShazam]

I always really loved this movie growing up! I still love it today lol

[@acceptinglife6491]

nah this movie is goated, one of my childhood faves

[@78KRS]

I would have to agree with your scores on the mummy films (bar the 3rd as I've ne er got past the first half hour) good reviews as always lads. You should go down the sword and sandle road, the Conan films including red sonja, sword and the sorcerer (probably the goriest of the s&s), beast master Lady hawk The death stalker films (so bad but entertaining) Barbarians And a bit different but a cheesy favourite of mine Hawk the slayer

[@ThreadBomb]

I actually bought a set of the first three Scorpion King movies. I only watched the first one. As far as I can recall ... it was a movie.

[@Bubba_1776]

No one: oh look the scorpion king clicks video. Me: oh look the scorpion king clicks video.

[@JarritoFresa]

Question: have you guys done the 80s buddy cop movies yet? -- 48 Hrs, Beverly Hills Cop, Lethal Weapon...

[@masamune2984]

“No one asked for this.” Maybe, maybe not, but now you have opened the Scorpion King “Pandora’s Box,” unleashing all the curses contained within. And by curses, I mean the other 4 Scorpion King films.

[@Zeni2468]

The fact that it took 2 sequels for them to reveal the Sorceress' name always bugged me, lol.

[@The-Underbaker]

The Rock's first starring role, but not his first movie. This should be an 8+ if only for Kelly Hu...

[@r0sebud91]

So, Vince McMahon was one of the executive producers on this cuz the Rock was still under contract with the WWE at the time I think. Also since wrestling is choreographed a great deal the fighting is on point. Also fun fact: in the fight scene with Michael Clark Duncan the Rock accidentally elbowed Duncan in the face. Duncan then pulled an awesome prank on him with the help of the makeup department. He put a bunch of makeup on his face and gauze in his mouth and then went to the Rocks trailer. Duncan told him that he was gonna have to drop out of the movie and the Rock looks so upset and sad. It’s in the behind the scenes clips

[@traceyreid4585]

If you like an epic sound track to a big fight scene give Conan the Barbarian a try... Conan the Destroyer was a cop out but the Barbarian is an interesting bit of cinema history. A very young Arnold Schwarzenegger

[@mikhailpersad1208]

I grew up with this movie: Stuckman

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Cool reaction fellas

[@easonstrickland6372]

The Scorpion King 2 the rise of the warrior

[@79mib]

Really thought l was having a “what color is the dress” moment with Shaun’s t-shirts

[@japython]

Funny you should mention X Men because Kelly Hu played Lady Deathstrike in X Men 2

[@TCT92Graphics]

The Rundown was fun too.

[@CaturdayNite]

"Dirty Kabab" - New band name, i call it!

[@stevemccullagh36]

You're a couple of films away from it in the Bond series but Rock's grandad is in You Only Live Twice.

[@themalibu8654]

would love to see you guys react and share your thoughts on mel brooks movies

[@Timelord007]

Great reaction guys I enjoyed this movie it's purely a switch ya brain off & go with it action adventure.

[@ricardoaguirre6126]

Didn't know they had steel swords in the bronze age.

[@1031eric]

I did go “Oooh The Scorpion King !” Love this movie

[@vovindequasahi]

This movie is actually great fun if you know what it is trying to be: a Sunday Matiné adventure movie full of laughs and action that you're supposed to watch with some friends, beer, and popcorn! You're supposed to go: "Oh that is a nod to Indiana Jones" and so forth. It's ENTERTAINMENT through and through, and you're meant to leave the movie with a big smile on your face. Nowadays everything has to be so serious, and weigh on your heart. Even hero movies. I wish Hollywood would get back to being playful like this. ps. Also check out Michael Clarke Duncan kicking ass in this.

[@dawnfinch6283]

I have always loved this film since I was a child not to mention the song by godsmack (I stand alone) Also dwanye (The Rock) Jonhson was also wrestling whilst making this movie. Also dont think he had a stunt double because of WWE because at that time he would have been stage falling and also I think I remember from watching the special features of this film that he brought a watch for one of the stunt doubles for hurting the person in some form or another but I could be wrong Also the sorcess can only see the future Also Rip Micheal Clarke Duncan Is any one also notice that this film has the Cullen leader from the twilight saga Alonther comment also the actress who played pearl from the vampire diaries season 1

[@johndawhale3197]

Rocko was so likable at that time...I remember having a lunch box with his face on it when I was a kid :)

[@AntonioGee]

Rocko ? Lmao no one calls him that.

[@johndawhale3197]

@@AntonioGee lol no one except me I guess.

[@HorribleGamingFun]

cliche/generic isn't always a bad thing

[@Jigsaw407]

It's a super fun adventure movie. I don't get why some people hate it.

[@Fettman89]

I mean to be fair, this movie feels more like a Mummy movie than tomb of the dragon emperor.

[@rickardroach9075]

7:25 King Theoden!

[@DraculaTepes420]

Also I hope you guys are doing well, are you like recovered mostly at this point then? Respond or don't it's all good, but yeah you guys are champs.✌️

[@ThePetphoenix]

17:18 LOL

[@solomongrundy1696]

The Rock was paid $5.5 million for his role in the scorpion king.

[@Edwenthewolfxx]

I use to have this on vhs

[@Segadrome]

Please give "Bone Tomahawk" a watch. It's a western. And it's very fucking good. That's all I'm gonna say about it.

[@arnoldsnowball5641]

Hold on to your Butts 😂😂😂😂😂

[@theswullnasty3353]

“CAN YOU SMELLLLL?!” 😂

[@blubeetle3]

Everyone knows the camel was named "Mar". Mar Camel.

[@Mortismors]

Ok now you two have to watch the Beastmaster movies.

[@brothercartman]

honestly this might be better than both The Mummy 2 and 3

[@bigyellaaa6633]

Will you do a reaction to TROY?

[@shockmesane4158]

If I polled 100,000 complete strangers on the street and asked them their 10 favorite movies, I'd still be relatively confident not one of them would answer "The Mummy 2". Just saying this video should have happened about 9 years from now when you had actually run out of good movies. Still watching and subscribing. Just saying.

[@otakuwolf4ever985]

I heard the director for this film attended a WWE match between The Rock and the Big Show and decided whoever won.. ..that's who he'd cast.

[@tracymangrum6349]

Kelly Hu is the love of my life!!!

[@ssmodk]

They wanted to make a Conan movie with the Rock but didn't want to have to work to get the rights away from another studio, so they basically made their own version with a different name. It was fun and silly, which was perfectly serviceable.

[@Trainwheel_Time]

If the sorcerer is telling him the outcome of every battle, yet he wins every battle.... what exactly is the sorcerer telling him to turn the tide of the battle in his favor??..

[@stevenspringer1599]

Robert Redford's "Jeremiah Johnson"

[@ankitsrivastava2126]

Why are they not uploading any more Firefly reactions?? Does anybody know what 's up??

[@ariochiv]

The only thing I didn't like about this movie is that the chief villain was miscast. There was nothing threating about him. He didn't feel like a clever strategist or a powerful warrior.

[@killertiger_3289]

well got mum the 4k version with the mummy films as well I'm converting her over to 4k

[@kampinak]

think this is a nice fun movie, you go into it to have some good time, its not demanding, its kinda cheesy, but its entertaining, its like your standard 6/10 movie, you will have a good time with it but you wont be blown away by it, I think they are aware of it in the movie that they arent making any sort of a masterpiece, just something simple for people to enjoy :) you have plenty to look at, The Rock is captivating as always, plus Kelly Hu will keep your attention for sure :D its the 3rd best if you would put it into The Mummy franchise, definitely better than The Mummy 3 which was just clueless :D

[@ali_ofsacrafice]

now you gotta watch the tragic second part

[@BlackDouglas1000]

I don't really think of this as part of the Mummy franchise (I only saw the first one long ago) but it is one of my favorite pure action/entertainment flicks for a dreary winter afternoon. Grab some beers and snacks and queue up this and a couple other easy watching action movies and just have fun. I recommend Conan the Barbarian with Schwarzenegger, a better movie of the same genre.

[@aidenarkham]

Scorpion king 2!

[@petrgalko4152]

One thing to remember only Rocks king scorpion is canon, the rest is like Disney Star Wars, its just there for no good reason.

[@psychogoreman198]

Ooh The Scorpion King?

[@theprophecy11]

Please do another Stephen Sommers film, Van Helsing, if you haven't watched it yet.

[@Korradoar]

Tom just called this movie a 'Dirty Hamburger' lmmfao! I hope you were hungry lol!