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Summary: Weak script, bad acting, Dungeons & Dragons only in name...
Review: This movie is simply put, one of the worst I've ever seen. Irons, an otherwise good actor, is an overactor in this film. Thora Birch, who gave a great performance in American Beauty, is slow, almost as if she was reading while acting. Actually, everyone thought that Wayans was going to be in his worst, most unbearable performance of his life (aside from Scary Movie), was the best one in this movie. He was funny, and somehow was the one that made this movie bearable until he dies later in the movie [sorry for the spoiler, but anyway, you're better off watching this film when it gets to TV]. Zoe McLellan, a beautiful actress, doesn't really shine in this movie (could've been given a better script). The acting in the movie is so bad that when Wayans dies, my friends and I all laughed after the ridiculous reaction from the movie's hero. As for the story itself, it has a good main plot, telling the story of good vs evil in a way only fantasy movies can. People who have played the games before (I have played only the computer versions) will recognize various elements in the movie, from spells, monsters, and people to items and dragons. Those who complain about the movie not being accurate to the game should remember that if it had been so faithful to the game, they may have had ended up with a Super Mario Bros. movie or a Street Fighter. To summarize, please, do not buy this movie. For the morbidly curious, or if you don't care that much about acting, rent it. Otherwise, wait for it to come to TV. Or maybe Hollywood will get it right next time (if there's one)...
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Summary: Be Warned
Review: This was without a doubt the worst attempt at making a film I have ever in my life witnessed.
Rating: 
Summary: Some of these reviewers must be "Chaotic Evil".
Review: The reason I give it 3 stars is that you're supposed to rate the whole DVD, not just the movie, which many reviewers seem to be forgetting (although I must confess I enjoyed some of the more ripping reviews). Granted, the movie is not as good as it could have been, but that was partly budget constraints, and I wasn't expecting Citizen Kane to begin with. I enjoyed watching the documentaries, and even learned something, and this DVD has actually revived my interest in the game, which I haven't played in many years. I'm glad to know that they ARE making a sequel, 'cause I think the concept deserves a second chance.
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Summary: Tried and true Dungeons and Dragons
Review: There were a few points that I think the movie suffered from but make no mistake, this is a fantastic film and it's about time it came into being. If your looking to criticize a movie based off a game, go look at the other examples and then come back. When I first saw it I thought the main character was too cocky, Captain of the guard was a lithium addict, the sidekick was cowardly and annoying, and the villian barely controllable. After watching the second time, I realized it was it just good, no great, acting (though I still feel Bruce Payne's character spoke way too slow). Courtney Solomon did a great job in bringing a realistic world with the classic conflict of the upper and lower class with the clash of a magical world.. There are many parts that leave you with some questions but those are answered (unfortunely) in the missing scenes. Too bad many of them couldn't be in the intital release. I bid those who have not seen it to do so and join me in the hopes of a second part to a great Movie!!
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Summary: The "Battlefield Earth" of fantasy flicks
Review: "Hey, let's spend all the money on 2nd rate sfx" - "cool" "Uh, what about actors" "Hmm. Get some third raters. Pay 'em scale. So what if they can't act." "What about a soundtrack?" "We can only afford six notes. Us 'em 'em over and over." That's how I envision the production meeting. This movie was actually painful to watch. The soundtrack was the WORST I have ever heard. It was - literally - the same 2,4, or 6 notes played over. And over. And over. And over again. God. It was the first time I wished the DVD had a "no music" option!!! The acting. What acting? These were acting school dropouts. Make that actor wanna-bees that were expelled. Plot? "Who needs it" - that's what the producers thought. It was eye candy, and sour eye candy at that. Bottom line. It was the WORST fantasy movie I have ever seen. If there were negative stars, it would get all -5. Save your money. Get a dental cleaning - it's less painful.
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Summary: Dungeons & Dragons...
Review: A very nice DVD, but it moved quite fast and they never told you what the dwarf's name was... It was a little violent and sad.
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Summary: it's a fair film...
Review: I don't care what anyone says... the thing is... it's a fanitasy film... I've played AD&D Many times. I must say that it doesn't cover all aspects of the games but to undermind this film by saying that the special effects wheren't that great or that the acting was bad isn't cool at all... me I thought it started out slow and the Idea of calling Mages a higher class was over doing it abit but lets be real... when I Play our party normally includes me as a Cleric, and my friends as, a fighter, a theif, a mage, the DM as a NPC(non-player Character) be it a neromancer, vampire, or high level fighter... it's the perfect team... not two theives, a low level mage, and dwarf that was aparently a fighter... then again... that was my only real beef with the movie... other wise it was good for what it was...
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Summary: Weird, but I liked it.
Review: Mortal Kombat, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Wing Commander, The Mummy (1999), and The Mummy Returns (2001); if you liked just one of these movies, then by all means see this, you might just like it. If you hated all these movies, then stay away. But if you loved all of these movies, then what are you waiting for? See this movie! Unfortunatly, I only thought MK:A and WC were OK so I only gave this movie 4 stars. This movie tries to do everything Star Wars tried to do, but unlike Star Wars, this one actually was intresting, humorous, and had a plot (no, this is not a typo). I love Marlon Wayans, and this movie was a breath of fresh air after the bomb that was Scary Movie. Sure the FX arn't anything to brag about and the acting is weak (especialy the blue-liped guy), but this movie is fun to watch.
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Summary: Special Effects- BAD, Story- NOT ALL THAT GREAT...
Review: You know, it's one thing to have movie that has bad special effects, and it's even worse when the story isn't all that great either. A lot of talent went to waste, excluding Marlon Waynes, and so did the director's career. The only thing that actually wants you to keep watching it, is the acting. Otherwise, dont waste your money on a cheap movie like this. Warning: the movie falls into the "B" movie category...
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Summary: It was a waist of money and I only rented it!
Review: Horrible! I've been in therapy since seeing it ;-). I thought this looked like a cool picture with the trailer, but the trailer is the only thing good about it.
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