Product Description Librarian, The: Quest for the Spear (DVD)To be a librarian, you must master the Dewey Decimal System, ace internet research and, if you're new librarian Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle), save the world! Wyle (ER) heads a sterling cast in a fun, fantastical, special effects-laden adventure that soars around the world from the Metropolitan Library to the jungle to the Himalayas. Geeky Carsen lands a job as the Librarian, keeper of such top-secret Met treasures as Excalibur and Pandora's Box. Then the Serpent Brotherhood, seeking world domination, steals one of three parts of the magical Spear of Destiny from the library. Only Flynn, aided by a gorgeous bodyguard, has the knowhow to thwart their plan. But does he know how to be a hero? He will - even if he has to gouge, kick, punch, brave Mayan death traps and plunge off icy precipices every inch of the way!]]> .com Broadcast to record ratings on the TNT cable network, this Raiders-esque adventure does not go by the book, staring with its atypical action hero and his decidedly uncool profession. Flynn Carsen (Noah Wylie from E.R.) is a thirtysomething perpetual student who still lives with his mother (Olympia Dukakis). When his exasperated professor finally ejects him into the real world, Carsen's Holmesian deductive acumen lands him a job as the librarian at the Metropolitan Library. This is not an ordinary library. It houses history's most mythic artifacts, including the Ark of the Covenant, Pandora's Box, and the sword Excalibur. The fate of the world is in Carsen's hands ("That's so sad," he observes) when the dread Serpent Brotherhood steals the library's Spear of Destiny, and Carsen must retrieve it. His reluctant, and antagonistic, partner is Nicole (Sonya Walger), who is as skilled in martial arts as Carsen is schooled in the Dewey Decimal System. Bob Newhart and Jane Curtin add welcome comic relief, with Newhart, of all people, getting into the action by film's end. The humble hero (who would rather be known as "Flynn, the rather pleasant at parties"), somewhat cheesy special effects, and corny comedy make The Librarian a fun guilty pleasure. As Carsen proclaims, "Being a librarian is actually a cool job." This looks like the beginning of a beautiful franchise. --Donald Liebenson
P**N
Alot of fun
A great Blend between Indina Jones and warehouse 13
S**N
smaller scale Indiana Jones National Treasure movie
Wow has Amazon finally paid for its pro-gay marriage campaigning? A VOD for $1.99 again? About knocked me out of my chair.Anyway some "geek" (I guess I have to use that word as that is what our society calls people who are intelligent and curious--not enough high school grads who cannot read, "write cursive", or pick their state/country out on a map I guess) is sorta kicked out of college as he has made a career out of getting degrees. Some professor graduates him. The geek is devastated as he doesn't know what to do with himself. He has no girlfriend and doesn't date. He has no friends. He loves learning. His mom is trying to get him a job and gf. ANyway he lucks up on a job interview with the mystical NYC public library where obviously there is an underground vault of the world's treasures. He gets the job. Becomes some sort of Indiana Jones. From there he goes on a globe trotting excursion just like Indiana or the National Treasurer movie guy played by Nicolas Cage. In fact this is a smaller scale repo of those movies.The one thing I hate is what I hear all too often on the radio, TV, movies--anywhere that is broad cast for a large coast to coast audience. Whenever someone wants to mention "religion" as opposed to Christianity they seem to select something from the Old Testament to get the Jews on board with the message and by proxy Christians. But whenever it comes to comment from the New Testament then that is a no-go or always prefaced with a "so the story goes"--the doubt for the Jews, atheists, etc is taken into consideration. This movie did the same thing. It is offensive to Christians like me. When the Arc of the Covenant is commented on it is with fact--again Old Testament. With then spear that is related to the Roman who slashed Christ's side is mentioned it is "supposedly". I mean I've never heard of such a sword. Think it was made up. But why the doubt in association with Christ? Such a turn off.
J**H
surprisingly good movie
I don't normally write review of movies because of not being that great at descriptions, but I feel it is worth a persons time to see this movie. It seemed to be paced perfectly and had a good plot. The best part of the movie is the action was mostly in the daytime and you could see the characters on your computer screen rather than trying to make them out in dark scenes like some movies. There were no crazy car scenes that seem to be too fast, at least for my taste. Over all an enjoyable but predictable movie.
P**Y
A grand Adventue
It is like a tv version of an Indiana jones adventure love it Noah Wyle was awesome
P**N
Toned down Warehouse 13
Magical artifact adventure for wider family viewing. There is no reason parents and kids cannot watch fantasy adventure together without the fearsome aspect of over the top effects, monsters and villains when the Librarian shows up for work. More like Warehouse 13 than Indiana Jones, designed to be as predictable as breakfast. Knowing what's coming is part of the fun. Mixed with more than a little slapstick silliness and made for TV movie production budget, is a cohesive story and fine acting. Noah Wyle spins the silliness with such glee and natural charm, it's hard to keep from snickering, knowing there was some fun playing the scenes and he does so without delivering condescending haminess. I have a really hard time with the abusive comedy being produced the last 20 years that little or none of it is funny to me. I could not resist a few grins and chuckles watching this one. These days, Kyle MacLachlan plays a very sinister and frightful character in the Agents Of Shield series, but in this production, he's got shackles on and keeps a lid on the cringe factor. Kids old enough to handle a slightly scary story book should be able to handle this movie. Watch it to experience Noah charm if nothing else.
M**N
It's not Raiders of the Lost Arc, but then it doesn't try to be. Good fun!
The first in the series of TNT made for TV movies on this theme. Mild-mannered scholar Flynn Carson, chosen to recover and protect priceless historical artifacts from around the world. Sure it's not Raiders of the Lost Arc, but then taking a lighter more comedic approach to the genre it doesn't try to be. Noah Wyle acquits himself nicely in the titular role, and the supporting cast is fun.The movies in this series: The Librarian: Quest for the Spear (2004) The Librarian: Return to King Solomon's Mines (2006) The Librarian: Curse of the Judas Chalice (2008)Our 7 year old saw some of the new TNT "The Librarians" series episodes on TV this year, and loved them. I viewed them first and excluded some episodes that were too violent or scary. So we went back and rented this movie to see where it all started. Our daughter prefers the ensemble cast in the new TV series, but this film was more than adequately fun family fare.
K**P
He's Not Your Usual Librarian!
Flynn has spent his entire life in school, and he is in his thirties. Finally force to step out into the cold world and get a job, he is offered the post of Librarian. But this is not just any librarian. The library consists of mythic items that have magical powers and there are still many items missing. the librarian seeks these relics and stores them in the library where they can do no damage.But someone has broken into the library and taken part of the Spear of Destiny. Flynn, with no practical experience in artifact retrieval, must travel the globe and get the other two pieces of the spear before the thieves, or they will harness a power unlike any known to modern man. Oh, and to find these pieces, Flynn needs to decode the Language of the Birds (believed to be the language spoke by all, prior to the Tower of Babel, but unknown to man for more than 5000 years) in under 24 hours.P.S. Of course, he meets a beautiful woman to help him.
S**T
The Librarian (first of trilogy)
My daughter bought me this for Christmas as I'd seen all three Librarian films on the TV but the first is my favourite. Love Noah Wyle, in this film and dont think they could have picked anyone better for this part. He's not too much of a hero and playing a bit of a geek, is perfect.. Love the fact that the woman is the 'macho' part in this film..Arrived in plenty of time and am now debating whether to get the third film in this trilogy..:-)
λ**S
The New Indy
I saw the second movie return to king solomans mines first but i have to admit after watching Quest For the spear Flynn is the Indiana Jones of the 21st century. from a arkward nerdish start to becoming "The Librarian" this is new hero on the block and a worthy successer to Harrison Ford's Indiana Jones( dare i suggest that Indy V be a Indy and Librarian crossover?). If you liked Indy you will like this too
S**O
Family fun
I love this film. It's lightweight but with a wonderful thread of humour all the way through. Noah Wyle is perfect as Flynn, the nerdy, reluctant hero. His comedic timing is absolutely perfect. Great family fun.
S**Y
INDIANA JONES
TYPICAL INDIANA JONES EXCEPT IN FEMALE FORM. MALE LIBRARIAN ON QUEST TO SEARCH FOR LONG LOST HISTORICAL ITEM GETS PROTECTION FROM FEMALE BIKE RIDER. LOTS OF SIMILARITIES WITH INDIAN JONES
L**M
Love This.....
Knowing that this is a feature film made for TV did not dissuade me in any way, shape or form. It has all the trademarks of Indiana Jones, The Mummy and any other archeological, swashbuckling, spoof, comedy, adventure.The casting is spot on with Noah Wyle, Bob Newhart, Jane Curtin, Sonya Walger, Kyle MacLachlan and the great Olympia Dukakis. Thankfully, the movie does not take itself too seriously and the plot is pretty basic with a soundtrack that reminds me of Stargate SG-1.I love this movie, it's fun and family orientated. An entertaining adventure story that continues through it's two sequels.
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