The Librarian: Quest for the Spear |  | Director: Peter Winther
Actors: Noah Wyle, Sonya Walger, Bob Newhart, Kyle MacLachlan, Kelly Hu
Category: DVD
Buy New: $14.99
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Rating:  91 reviews
Sales Rank: 75321
Format: NTSC
Languages: English (Unknown), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Region: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 012569642782
EAN: 0012569642782
ASIN: B000ADKSKE
Theatrical Release Date: December 5, 2004
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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
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 Lots of Fun! January 4, 2010
Aconsumer (United States)
Fun action, great acting...very enjoyable! We were entertained from start to finish and have purchased the rest of the series available. Hope they make more like this!
The Libraian December 19, 2009
Suzanne M. Fleming
Another great movie! I am so glad that I have the series now. The children love the adventure and are full of questions. Every one should have this series!
Great TV Movie December 11, 2009
Teddybear (Burleson, TX)
I haven't watched the DVD yet; however, I saw it on TV and it is a great movie and can't wait to watch it again.
Great Family (older kids) Fare! December 7, 2009
B Mistele (Grayslake, IL USA)
My whole family loved this movie - especially my 12 year old son. It's Nancy Drew or the Hardy Brothers for the whole family. Good story, good cast and fun-filled adventure that leaves you smiling. Sure, it's a little campy and a little slow in the beginning, but hang in there, it's worth it. Right when it finished, my son asked me if we could rent the others. I hope they make more.
Loved it October 30, 2009
Xhunter RUS (dk)
I loved this movie so much. It was so cool and funny. I enjoyed watching it. The visual effects are not bad and not the best. Let's say they are just good. The story line is good. Fun to watch.
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