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Summary: A very entetaining movie and story, it tugs at the heart
Review: I love fantasy films set in medieval times and this one is no exception. It's a great example of how good things can become twisted and how even the most dire circumstances can turn for the better and be seen in new light. What do I mean? Bare with me and you'll see.This movie starts off with an emotional bang. A war is in progress and the King, the much despised Freyne, is mortally wounded in battle, His son Prince Einon witnesses his death and becomes King, taking the crown for himself. However he has no time to revel in his reign as a deadly wound threatens to take his own life Now comes an interesting thing. To save Einon's life he is given half of the heart of a dragon to heal him, while swearing that when he is king he will be merciful and kind and live by the Old Code, being a better man and better King than his father. However, King Einon actually turns out to be much WORSE than the old King Freyne Believing the dragon to be responsible for Einon's change in heart, the knight Bowen vows to hunt the dragon down and kill him. During their fight they develop a grudging respect for one another that blooms into genuine friendship, and the dragon is given a name, Draco, courtesy of Bowen. The dragon is named after a constellation of stars. The rest of the story concerns the heroic efforts of Bowen and the band of villagers he knits together with Draco's help and that of Kara, a local village woman, as they try to oust the villainous King Einon from power. The gripping thing is that to do this, Draco must allow himself to be killed since half his heart empowers Einon but as Draco says "in my heart beats the life source". This moment is among the most moving in the film and made me cry. I am not ashamed to admit that. Bring your Kleenex The performances here were great. Dennis Quaid brought a gritty down to earth realism to Bowen. David Thewlis was utterly crass and cold, as appropriate for Einon,. Dinah Meyer had strength and warmth and a fierey spirit suitable for Kara. Pete Postlethwaite was a welcome comic relief as the hearty monk-turned-warrior Brother Gilbert. And of course Sean Connery lent his excellent voice to give undeniable power, nobility and compassion to the character of Draco. The music here is rich and majestic and heart-stirring, and the photography beautiful as well, whether in a grand meadow, homey village, or a grim and gloomy castle. All in all, if you love fantasy films like me, and you want a good story with lots of heart and fun that just makes you feel good to watch it, give DragonHeart a look. I'm pretty sure that you will not be disappointed in it at all. Peace.
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Summary: A marvellous tale!
Review: This is a wonderful tale with the Dragon (Sean Connery) stealing the show. Dennis Quaid is a knight of the Auld Code trying to teach his young prince how to be a true warrior. Instead he is corrupted by his father. Almost killed in a peasant rebellion his mother takes him to an ancient castle where a Dragon, keeper of the Auld Ways resides. In order to save the boy, the Dragon gives him half of his heart in return for promising to grow up to respect the Auld Code. He does not, instead turns out just like his father. Quaid blame the dragon and so be becomes a dragonslayer. Many years later he find the dragon (Connery having a field day!!) and instead of slaying him, realises he, too, was betrayed. It is a wonderful tale for the whole family!! But the Dragon is is simply amazing!!
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Summary: An entertaining film.
Review: This movie is rated PG13 for Violence and Sexual Content. Considering the amount of violence, it could have been rated R but it would have missed its target audience. This movie is mainly about killing although the cute and possibly wise quotes raise it to a loftier height. That said and keeping it in mind, it can be fun entertainment for young teenagers and pre-teens with plenty of action but perhaps a little too silly for mature adults due to the style of the comic relief. This is a fantasy film set in a mystical period between medieval and renaissance, and contains a talking dragon. The country scenes are wonderful and so are the special effects, especially that of the dragon and the interaction between live and computer generated effects. Sean Connery's voice for the dragon is a perfect fit. This movie keeps the pace moving smartly and the emotional scenes short. It's an entertaining film.
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Summary: a very good movie
Review: a great movie which DEFINITLY should not be rated pg-13. thats so stupid. a great family movie and a movie for people who like dragons.
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Summary: An Honorable Dragon
Review: In a time where the "Old Code" doesn't exist anymore and is followed by one man, the kingdom has turned evil. King Einon's life was saved by Draco, a wise dragon who gave the young boy half of his heart so he could live. He was to follow the "Old Code" and be a good king. After many years, he grew conceded and treated his people badly. Bowen (Dennis Quaid) traveled around the country to find Draco for 'changing' the boy. He had killed all of the dragons and Draco was the last. After a mild scuffle, the two became friends without Bowen even knowing it was Draco who had given half of his heart to the donkey king. Draco and Einon's lives were parallel and they felt each other's pain. In the end, the dragonslayer and his friendship with the dragon ruled the kingdom and in the climactic scene, a sacrifice was needed to overcome the vile king. Sean Connery provided the voice to the computer-generated dragon. With the help of a noble man (Pete Postlethwaite) and Tara (tough chick Dina Meyer), Bowen was able to gain an army to fight against the king. This movie was overlooked and deserves more recognition. The music is depressing and will break you. Even if the time era isn't your thing, the movie will bring a smile to your face and maybe a tear. I filled buckets watching this movie. Man! Why couldn't that young girl with the bucket on her head have hit the king harder at the beginning of the movie, so none of this sadness would have happened? Now whenever I get the chance, I look at the stars.
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Summary: An enchanting tale
Review: Do not let the idea of a "talking dragon" shy you away from watching this. This movie is great. This movie talks of "the code" of the knight, and one man's journey to perserve it. He becomes lost along his way, and slowly takes a different path in life. Until he meets the Dragon again. Definitely a must see.
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Summary: Nothing beats a tale of talking dragons
Review: A familiar scenario, but a brilliant film. As unique as the best of them. Very surprised with this purchase
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Summary: Awsome movie
Review: I guess my love for the middle ages and dragons started when i first saw my older brother drawing a dragon. I didn't get the chance to see this movie at the cinamas but we rented it when it first came out. I loved it. Even my perents enjoyed it my brother said "this is better than all my favourate movies put together". Now i have a copy of the DVD on our movie shelf. As you watch the movie you seem to forget that dragons were never real, well thats what dad says, and think of Draco as a real person, or Dragon. I havn't seen many of Mr Quaids films but i'm sure this must be the best. The only problem i had with the film was that it had to end. Like i said i Love it.
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Summary: Technical Wizardry!
Review: My interest in dragons is a fairly new one. I'm fascinated by the fact that they fly and in some ways seem to act a bit like cats. Perhaps it is the way their tails move or the fact that they have those deliciously long claws. In this fantasy, the dragon Draco (the last dragon) has a sense of humor and takes a liking to the Dragonslayer Bowen (Dennis Quaid). Although Bowen first vows to kill Draco, he soon learns they have both met their match. It is therefore futile to try to fight fate. Together they go into the dragon slaying business for mutual profit, however Draco only pretends to die and swims away unharmed. The Dragon really steals the show and I found the voice of Sean Connery interesting. Of all the dragon movies I've seen, this dragon is amazing. You have to love it when he says he chewed in self-defense, but didn't swallow. Draco is sensitive, witty and is simply adorable. Prince Einon is much more evil than any dragon and after being fatally wounded in an uprising, he receives half a dragon's heart/life force. He and Draco are eternally connected and the only way to destroy Einon is to destroy Draco.
As Einon is about to die, Draco makes him promise he will rule the kingdom with mercy. Einon swears and receives the gift of a new life. However, he is selfish and cruel and emerges as an even more oppressive king. After killing Kara's father, King Einon is brash enough to think he can seduce her and make her is bride. He is just purely evil and you will take an instant dislike to him. In order to destroy Einon, the unthinkable must occur. No-one is above the Code, especially the king. -Bowen Perhaps everyone has a dragon inside of them. A creature who longs to fly away, but who at the same time wants to listen to the natural laws written on their own hearts.
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Summary: No exaggeration: this is a filmmaking miracle
Review: Even with movies like Star Wars (all chapters) and now the Lord of the Rings out there gathering all the attention, Dragonheart is still, even today, the only --ONLY-- movie that brings me to tears every time. Just obtained the DVD and found myself soul-searching again. Visuals are magnificent, but it's the story that pulls you in --to the point where you truly forget Draco is a CGI effect. Dennis Quaid's Bowen rings truer, to me, than any character in fiction --I feel like I'm eternally stuck in that moment where he mutters to Draco, "That's the way the world is." Still waiting for the spirit of King Arthur to snap me out of it. I'm hopeful that it will happen before I die. Rob Cohen, if you're reading this --THANK YOU for this piece of work. You want miracles? Dragonheart delivers.
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