Eragon

  • 2006


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16 % Rotten
$ 250 Million
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Positive Reviews 20
Negative reviews 45
Average Rating 2.1/5
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2.0
It is impossible to sit through Eragon and not think incessantly of better movies like Star Wars, The Lord of the Rings, and that great boy and his fi .. EW
2.0
With plot points borrowed from a range of other movies whether great like Star Wars or dismal like Alex Rider: Operation Stormbreaker it tells the tal .. Common Sense Media
0.5
A painful reminder of what fantasy cinema was like before the Lord of the Rings trilogy re wrote the rules. Time Out
1.3
Eragons fantastical milieu may be third class Lord of the Rings, but its story in what may constitute the most shameless act of plagiarism known to Am ..
1.5
Too bad the acting is so lame, the story so derivative and the thing so long.The best dragon movie remains, by a long shot, 1981s Dragonslayer.
1.0
Trust me, the X Wings were infinitely cooler.I can sympathize with your postpartum Tattooine sextet blues, and I realize it can be difficult for an ar ..
2.0
At a recent screening of Eragon, a woman lamented, Its like a teenage guy wrote this. She was right. E Film Critic
3.8
But if you can get past the Escape From Witch Mountain style telepathic conversations between Eragon and Saphira, the story is surprisingly moving. San Francisco Chronicle
1.0
Kids may love it, and it may do big business, but lets hope not, because that may be the only thing that can stop the sequel from spreading a dark and ..
2.0
Its a horrific mess, an underwhelming ending to a poorly paced, overwrought movie. Cinema Blend
2.5
...Lord of the Potter better captures the blended spirit of the occasion. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Essentially a repeat of the first episode of Star Wars dropped into a Lord of the Rings context...comes across as plodding and rather dull. One Guys Opinion
1.9
Why has 20th Century Fox released this embarrassment whose quality would be dubious for a direct to video release into theaters ReelViews
3.1
Based on the first book in the Inheritance Trilogy, Christopher Paolinis best selling sword and sorcery series, this likable adventure is basically La .. Tv Guide
3.1
Eragon is moderately diverting escapism that will appeal to fans of the fantasy genre. Usa Today
3.0
It wasnt.That thinking is what attracted such high calibre acting talent to the project, and why the story is written with a sequel in mind, a sequel .. Lariat
2.0
I suspect earnest fantasy buffs will be more disappointed in it than the average person, who will only be mildly disappointed.The story has the form o .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
Devotees of Christopher Paolinis best seller surely will find plenty to complain about, but the film version, adapted by Jurassic Park III screenwrite .. News Review
3.0
Its clunky and over earnest, simplistic and staggeringly stupid (wouldnt you blast the invading army with fire before they reached your town, rather t .. Shadows On The Wall
2.0
A bit of humour wouldnt have gone amiss either, as its all frightfully serious and earnest, even when the dialogue is so laughably awful.The effects k .. View London
2.5
But, face it, the core audience wont be going to this film for its acting. Film Journal International ..
1.9
This is not exactly an auspicious or original filmmaking debut for special effects wiz Stefen Fangmeier. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.9
Like a super condensed version of Lord of the Rings as made for the Disney Channel. The baffling story sometimes makes you think the Comedy Channel mi .. Internet Reviews
2.5
Eragon is the first in a planned series of movies based on Christopher Paolinis insanely popular fantasy novels, but it already feels tired.If youve s .. Boston
1.5
Had an adult concocted a story that is two parts Star Wars and one part Lord of the Rings with some dragon action thrown in, the kindest assessment wo .. Mountain X
4.5
The Force is strong with young Eragon, but he is not a dragonrider yet.
1.9
A look at the long day in the busy life of a Toronto councillor In the face of a surprise cut to the number of wards and councillors proposed by the p .. Toronto Star
1.0
If you think thats a spoiler, it really isnt, because Eragon is a derivative and damp re spin of all those old fantasy epics that owe a debt to Joseph .. Empire
4.5
There are thrilling battles and chases, concluding with a climactic mid air challenge.
3.0
Not that any of that artistry saves the movie from being totally dull, but its a good character all the same. Movies
0.5
Laughably bad, mind bogglingly derivative, and easily one of the worst movies of the year. Flim Threet
2.0
Still, this tale of dragons and derring do risks sending kids and grownups alike drifting away to the Land Of Nod. Bbc
1.9
What should, in essence, be a touching tale of a boy and his fire breathing soul mate is largely absent of heart and too cookie cutter to be dramatic. The Movie Boy
1.5
Viggo freaking Mortenson.And if this movie is missing anything and it isnt just missing anything, its missing lots of things it is a cast that boasts .. Bullz-Eye
2.0
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton Film Collection (4 stars $49.98) Never mind the panty phobic Britney Spears; Elizabeth Taylors famously turbulent .. Las Vegas Weekly
1.0
...Takes an already derivative plot and guts it like so many Urgals. Calendar Live
3.0
All thats missing are the hobbits Eragon, the holiday movie seasons only epic fantasy adventure, certainly gets no points for originality. Seattle Pi
1.9
The Hollywood studio is hoping and praying for lots of things, none of which matter a lick if the movie lays a giant dragon sized egg, making all thei .. Movie Freak
2.0
Actually, the story behind the story is more interesting than the one in the movie itself.Its actually an inspiration Cinderella story for aspiring wr .. 7M Pictures
0.0
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
2.0
Eragons mythic journey to discover the truth behind his heritage and battle evil hews so closely to the story lines of other famous fantasy epics that .. Oregon Live
2.5
If one happens to be a boy between the ages of 10 and 15 or so, all of this will be quite exciting and engaging. If one is much older say, 16 and has .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
We can only hope the next instalment will have a little more fire in its belly. Mirror
2.5
Any hint of narrative complexity or character development is wiped out by the films slavishly straightforward storyline, and its special effects that .. Kansas City
1.5
Here There Be Draggin Stefan Fangmeiers Boilerplate Fantasy Epic Yea, verily, the Sword and Sorcery genre doth toe the line of self parody more than m .. The Stranger
2.5
Will Eragon and Brom escape death and make it to the Varden hideout Waffle Movies
2.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.5
But I suspect if you want to be taken seriously as a dragon rider and a conqueror of evil and all, you should probably wear something other than bell .. Chron
1.0
This story could go on for 104 minutes or 104 aeons and it would make no difference. Film Guardian
2.5
a plotline thats a pastiche of tired fate demands you take this journey tropes. Or Lando Weekly
1.5
Kids too young for Lord Of The Rings may be distracted by this below average fantasy, but for everyone else this is derivative and silly. Film 4
1.0
If you want an Eragon experience (except a good one), re rent the Star Wars and the Lord of the Rings trilogies instead. Scifi Movie Page
4.0
Its one of those show stopping performances that makes your heart race and your ears stand on end full of unrequited love and ferocious passion. Wsj
2.0
Such is the unfortunate legacy of a genre that deserves much better. Flip Side Archive
2.5
The fact that my nephew will kill me if I say anything bad about the adolescent fantasy movie Eragon should tell you most of what you need to know.If .. Denver Post
3.0
While the story and dialogue is hopelessly derivative, Eragon might have fared better if the pleasant, good looking Speleers were not so thoroughly in .. Future Movies
2.5
Its a large scale fantasy that plays like a rerun... Paolini began his novel when he was 15, and the simplicity of Eragon... might bring back memories .. James Sanford on Film
1.3
I wish that I could push aside a filing cabinet somewhere and crawl through a secret passageway into Malkovichs brain for 15 minutes, just so I could .. Aisle Seat
3.5
The Varden expected more when they heard a Dragon Rider was coming, but I expected less from the movie... we both were pleasantly surprised. TheMovieChicks.com
3.0
Eragon is perfectly passable entertainment for the crowd its designed for. Can Mag
1.5
The viewer is not transported to the magical, complex and elaborate kingdom of Alagasia of the book, but rather is merely observing action scene follo .. Vulture
3.0
The characters are full on clichs spouting wooden lines, given no time to develop as the film races from one silly conflict to another. Detroit News
3.1
Indeed, but without popcorn and chocolate covered raisins, could there be Eragon Seattle Times
4.5
However, this fantasy tale is more than just a classic epic of good verses evil. Parent Previews
3.8
The battle scenes are full scale and the scenery is breathtaking. Crazed Fan Boy
1.5
Youll probably spot eight or nine different pieces of uncredited source material as the garish smear of Eragon washes over you. Cinematical
1.9
A dragon with audible thoughts and no voice is even less interesting than one who can talk. Chicago Tribune
2.0
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3.0
Earnestly acted and directed, Eragon has neither the visual dazzle nor narrative momentum to compensate for its cut rate fantasy mimicry. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
2.5
...this is a movie that invites comparisons to other movies and stories, primarily because its just like them.
2.1
If you want pseudo medieval battles with fairies and elves, go take
2.0
The ending of the film not only suggests a sequel, it all but promises one. English Oh My News
2.5
Praise must be given to the most effective dragon yet brought to celluloid. Shes more believable than most of the humans in the film. Democratand Chronicle
2.5
For all the promise of breathing fire and clashing swords, Eragon doesnt generate any real heat. Freep
1.3
Eragon is based on a book by a 19 year old with a script that seems to have been written by a 12 year old. Arizona Daily Star
2.0
Like the book, the movie lacks originality, while also featuring weak characters, no rhythm, run of the mill dialogue, and cheap looking action. Lovel .. Movies for the Masses
1.5
Bland pretty boy Speleers is overshadowed by his dragon and human co stars, with Irons especially impressive despite some very silly dialogue. News Google
1.5
Director Stefan Fangmeier would have been better off following the cliff hanging, lucidly written action scenes by Paolini.



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