El Dorado is an fascinating historical premise. This mini-series attempt to capitalise on the legend and manages fairly successfully. Luke Goss, cast as the villan is appropriately vicious. Shane West, in the lead as an adventure loving treasure hunter, has a boyish face that belies a darker past. Loyalty and gambler's nature seems to his inner motivator. Several character actors enhanced the tale and the actor's clearly made a serious effort.
The storyline needed to be a bit stronger with less explosions but the plot moves steadily. Special effects were good considering what the budget would have been. There were segments where the sound could have been improved. The scenic backdrops were very good and set production designer couldn't not have improved on the country.
The film can be categorized as a King Solomon's Mine or Alan Quartermain and the Lost City of Gold more that Indiana Jones series which had a huge budget. No film is perfect and, I recall, that there were colour problems in Raiders of the Lost Ark.
If you want to watch a fast-paced, action film that will entertain with some clever moments and gorgeous scenery...El Dorado is worth watching. I appreciate the effort of the cast and crew to produce this. I will give this 8 out of 10 for the effort they gave.
