The Librarian: The Curse of the Judas Chalice

2008 "The world's most unlikely hero is back for his biggest adventure."
6.4| 1h35m| PG| en| More Info
Released: 25 October 2008 Released
Producted By: Electric Entertainment
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.tnt.tv/movies/librarian/
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While on a dangerous mission to recover the historic Judas Chalice, Flynn is saved by Simone. But when double-crossed by a respected professor and ambushed by a ruthless gang, Flynn realizes Simone's secret, his true mission and a shocking discovery are all lying within a decaying New Orleans crypt.

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Jonathan Frakes

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Electric Entertainment

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Scanialara You won't be disappointed!
Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good
MusicChat It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.
Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.
alexthomas-yk I'm reviewing and rating this movie as a TV movie and not comparing it to any mainstream blockbuster. Last entry to "The Librarian" TV movie trilogy is the best one for me. It has a better story, better visual effects and good supporting cast. It's no gem or exceptional but a good entertaing light hearted movie that you could enjoy with your kids and family. For TV standards this movie outdid itself for the budget. Noah Wyle is the Librarian and he always will be.There's no need to be very critical while watching Librarian because this movie is just plain fun and it succeeds, a treasure hunting movie with lot's of action, weird twists, and a lot of good comedy. If anyone's having second thoughts about watching this movie after the second one "Return to King Solomon's mines", you definitely need to watch this because this is the best of the trilogy.
Joel Mabus You take 3 parts Indiana Jones, 2 parts Harry Potter. For a leading man, star a young TV veteran from a hit melodrama of the last decade. In each installment cast an affordable exotic beauty in her late 30's. For a villain, cast a recognizable but unnameable TV actor from the last century. Leaven with 2 aging but able sitcom stars of the 1980's. Cook with just enough sex and violence to pass basic cable standards, but no bad language, so reruns can occur on broadcast TV on weekend afternoons when there is no sports game.As I write, this, the third installment of the Librarian, is up in a 6 hour marathon of the trilogy on a Turner station. It is not bad for a lazy Sunday afternoon, if you have other things to do indoors to distract you.As many have already noticed, it is a blatant riff or rip-off of the Indiana Jones franchise, except set in today's world. Noah Wylie wears Indy clothes and works for a "library" that is much like Indy's museum. Except the Library has not only a collection of fantasy icons from the past (from the bible to King Arthur to Grimm tales) but also wizard-like magic straight from Harry Potter. Noah is sent on a major quest in each episode, with magic-wielding villains to overcome and a sexy babe as his companion.This third one is the darkest, I suppose, what with vampires in New Orleans (where did they come up with that, I wonder?) and Russian mafia types. Unlike Spielberg and his big-time budget, the special effects here are pretty cheesy computer graphics. The smaller the screen, the better they look.I read that a basic cable series (hour-long format) is in the works for The Librarian franchise. Noah Wylie makes an appearance here and there. But younger actors do the heavy lifting, and apparently John Larroquette takes over the aging sitcom star duties.Having said all that, it isn't all that bad, as long as you aren't after real thrills, real drama, or real comedy. It is passable eye-candy and decent time-filler for shut-ins on a rainy day. Nothing too gory or scary for youngsters beyond the first grade. And nothing too sexy to embarrass your grandma who may be baby-sitting. Just clever enough and good-looking enough to keep from reaching for the remote.In short -- just what the TNT production committee ordered!
Anton pst The movie is plain horrible. The only good thing are few non cliché dialogues, but that's it. The acting is horrible, and plot is just as bad.Let me just tell you of one scene: Actors gets locked in an old, rotten ship, and in order to get out they decide to blow the door out with a cannon.. That, despite in two scenes you can clearly see a large window behind them, which and adult can get through..Not the worst, but far from good.Not to mention that russians who can barely speak English is a very old cliché, same goes for all their acting.. sigh..
ctomvelu-1 Flynn is burned out and takes some time off in New Orleans. He's not there an hour before he's caught up in a bizarre plot by an ex-KGB agent to revive Dracula (yes, Dracula) and raise an army of the undead. To do so, the agent needs to find a chalice made from the 30 pieces of silver given to Judas, hence the Judas Chalice. Along the way, Flynn meets a sexy singer who ably aids him in his battle with the Russian. Noah Wylie's Flynn is much more assured than in his first two outings, but he's still somewhat naive. Jane Curtin and Bob Newhart are back as Flynn's bosses at the magical library, and Curtin's role has been beefed up a bit. In fact, it is she who suggests the vacation. Bruce Davison has a meaty role as a befuddled scientist pressed into service by the Russian. A recent Bond girl, the very lovely Stana Katic, plays Flynn's exotic, ass-kicking love interest. In fact, the movie starts off with a James Bond gag and there are nods to (some might even say swipes from) other movies, including HARRY POTTER, Dracula 2000, BLADE and BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER. This special effects. photography and music are all first rate, and the jokes come just often enough. And wait until you see the revived Dracula. You may be surprised. Because of the nature of the plot -- the undead and bloodsucking -- I'd say keep the little ones away.