Eragon (2006) Reviews
- Starring:
- Michael A. Mehlmann, Ed Speleers, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stefen Fangmeier
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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13 out of 20 people found this review helpful Unfortunately I made the mistake of reading the book before seeing the movie. This definately puts a major damper on enjoying the movie. However my main problem with Eragon was not that it did not ... Read More Unfortunately I made the mistake of reading the book before seeing the movie. This definately puts a major damper on enjoying the movie. However my main problem with Eragon was not that it did not follow the plot of the book (that is to be expected with most book to movie adaptations) but the plot itself. Character development was severely lacking, the story line had way too many gaps where certain events just seemed to happen (the Urgals appearing at the vardens stronghold for example) and majority of the characters seemed goofy if not comical. I believe that if a little more time was actually spent on the film it would have turned out fantastic, instead of rushing it into theaters. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
15 out of 25 people found this review helpful If you have read or plan to read Eragon and its sequels I would strongly suggest that you stay away from the film. I understand that a book has to be changed to work as a movie and easily accept ... Read More If you have read or plan to read Eragon and its sequels I would strongly suggest that you stay away from the film. I understand that a book has to be changed to work as a movie and easily accept needed changes but what was done here went well beyond that. I question whether the people who made this film ever saw more than a basic outline of the book before filming (commentary on the DVD backs this up). This is likely the worst adaptation of a book since Roger Zelazny's Damnation Alley in 1977. The characters and locations in the book were well developed and richly painted. The few characters that made the cut from the book to film (most of the best did not) were shadows of the originals. The transformation of the butcher from a hateful and treacherous man into a scared victim is a good example of how some were twisted and changed. The bottom line is this: If you want to see spectacular special effects and shallow characters without a good, well rounded story then see the movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 12 people found this review helpful Eragon is a lightweight Lord of the Rings for kids and those young at heart. I have not read the book but I liked the movie, infact I have seen in both theater and now on DVD.
I dont think it is ... Read More Eragon is a lightweight Lord of the Rings for kids and those young at heart. I have not read the book but I liked the movie, infact I have seen in both theater and now on DVD.
I dont think it is fair when people judge a movie from how well it follows a book, it is not supposed to be a book, books are for detail and developed story lines, in books you can get into the characters head, not in movies so much, movies is for action and excitement, and Eragon did not disappoint me in that way.
So if you dont expect a LOTR level movie and you do not expect a perfect book adaptation, this movie is a great adventure for small as well as big souls. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 12 people found this review helpful had Star Wras not come first, this would be a good movie. As it stands, take the dragon riders and replace them with Jedi and you have the same exact plot from Star Wars Episode 4. It's so blatant ... Read More had Star Wras not come first, this would be a good movie. As it stands, take the dragon riders and replace them with Jedi and you have the same exact plot from Star Wars Episode 4. It's so blatant it's almost ridiculous. Set it side by side with Ep 4 and it would be like listening to Pink Floyd while watching the Wizard of Oz. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
11 out of 22 people found this review helpful JOHN J. (AKA THE FATHER) DID NOT READ THE BOOK
Went to see the movie because my son read the books and wanted to see it. I liked it a lot and found it entertaining. Fun through out with a decent ... Read More JOHN J. (AKA THE FATHER) DID NOT READ THE BOOK
Went to see the movie because my son read the books and wanted to see it. I liked it a lot and found it entertaining. Fun through out with a decent plot and a good ending. Very good special effects and likable people. I Give It a Thumbs up.
AARON J (AKA MY SON) REVIEW , HE READ THE BOOK
This movie was not that good. It barely followed the book. Cut out many key points. And skipped many scenes. It had good action and suspense, but it needs to follow the book more. I don't think they're going to make a second movie because of everything they cut out. I'm sure if Christopher Paolini (book writer) saw this he would be pretty mad. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
4 out of 14 people found this review helpful Not so good for the adults. The bad guys are boring, except those assasin creatures. The main characters are hard to connect with, I'm not sure how I feel about Jeremy Irons Character, I sure ... Read More Not so good for the adults. The bad guys are boring, except those assasin creatures. The main characters are hard to connect with, I'm not sure how I feel about Jeremy Irons Character, I sure didn't feel bad when he...oh now that would spoil the story for those that didn't see it yet. Any way, it lacked depth for me, though my wife did seem to enjoy the movie. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 16 people found this review helpful I could blankly follow this movie from reading both Eragon (1st book) and Eldest(2nd book) in my opinion it was really dissapointing the writer of the story seemed to me like he had no idea what he ... Read More I could blankly follow this movie from reading both Eragon (1st book) and Eldest(2nd book) in my opinion it was really dissapointing the writer of the story seemed to me like he had no idea what he was talking about and took out essential parts to make the movie more exciteing. Christopher Paolinoi is a great writer and this was a very disspointing movie compared to his writeings. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
3 out of 13 people found this review helpful Have not read the books. Not as good as the L.O.T.R. movies. Way better than the D&D movies. Acting wasn't bad. Bad guys were cheesy. I like Djimon Hounsou as an actor but his character seemed ... Read More Have not read the books. Not as good as the L.O.T.R. movies. Way better than the D&D movies. Acting wasn't bad. Bad guys were cheesy. I like Djimon Hounsou as an actor but his character seemed out of place/token. Lack of good special features. Bad ending leaves you hanging. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No |
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