Eragon (movie)

scottg26 · 12-16-06, 02:49 PM

Saw this yesterday.

I found this entertaining, and time didn't drag (then again it's only 100 minutes long)

At first I was thinking "MEH!", but as it got on it became ok.

I esp liked the dragon fight and also the flying dragons and the sounds they made, that was all well done.

Anyone know where it was filmed?

I'd give it 6.5/10 (7 is too high

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msan_msw · 12-16-06, 08:05 PM

I was kinda looking forward to seeing it and then read the reviews. This thing is bombing in online reviews from the critics to the viewers. I've seen mostly "C" or 5/10 gradings. I guess it's a wait until video one for me.

5_day_forecast · 12-16-06, 11:57 PM

I figure I'll go flog my johnson instead and catch Apocalypto a second time.

msan_msw · 12-17-06, 12:10 AM

I got roped into seeing it tomorrow. I guess I'll see this thread again....

I watched a newsbit on Mel Gibson yesterday where he sounded insane, pretty much took back the apology to the Jews about his drunkin' idiocy (and recanted his thoughts about "reaching out" to the Jewish community), and still looked drunk.... I won't be seeing Apocalypto or any Mel production anytime soon.

msan_msw · 12-17-06, 08:05 PM

Glad I didn't read the book first.... It's clearly one of those movies that just screams that the book was better. It's what would happen if you took the LoTR and made it two hours long. The two positives is that the author (who wrote it as a teen) grew up about 4 hours from me in Paradise Valley, MT. The special effects aren't that bad either... just 1995. It reminded me of a wee bit of a cross between Dungeons and Dragons the movie and Dragonheart (1996... and same types of special effects).

It never really pulls you in and it's hard to believe that a farmer

4.9/10

Sir J. Wellington · 12-17-06, 08:19 PM

Terrible terrible terrible.

1.5/10

Alidorne · 12-17-06, 08:23 PM

moved too fast i give it a 1/10

though i love dragons so...i guess i'll give it a 2....barley

Sir J. Wellington · 12-17-06, 08:35 PM

edit: eragon was cute. thats all the movie really had going for it.

msan_msw · 12-17-06, 08:38 PM

I actually started laughing at the point where he had his shirt off and asked my girlfriend if she thought the movie was being sponsored by Teen magazine.

Hawk · 12-17-06, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by scottg26

Saw this yesterday.

I found this entertaining, and time didn't drag (then again it's only 100 minutes long)

At first I was thinking "MEH!", but as it got on it became ok.

I esp liked the dragon fight and also the flying dragons and the sounds they made, that was all well done.

Anyone know where it was filmed?

I'd give it 6.5/10 (7 is too high

)

i really would like to watch this movie... my roommate has read the trilogy of books that this movie is supposed to follow and absolutely loves them...

for those of you who hated it, try reading the books and see if you like the story better

Sir J. Wellington · 12-17-06, 08:46 PM

Edward Speleers is only a year older than I am, I think it's fate.

edit: actually 2 months and 11 days, we can make this work.

czorhanz · 12-17-06, 08:50 PM

HELLO..... its a childrens book!! sorry no brad pitt for you guys

Greatergatsby · 12-17-06, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by czorhanz

HELLO..... its a childrens book!! sorry no brad pitt for you guys

So is harry potter, but those movies are actually good

EG · 12-17-06, 11:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Hawk

my roommate has read the trilogy of books that this movie is supposed to follow and absolutely loves them...

ummm...thats pretty good reading the third book in the trilogy when it hasnt even been released yet

I have read the first two and I am waiting for the third book.

John Reynolds · 12-17-06, 11:38 PM

I've read the Wiki summation of the books and it's nothing but a flat-out Star Wars rip-off.

EG · 12-17-06, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John Reynolds

I've read the Wiki summation of the books and it's nothing but a flat-out Star Wars rip-off.

I didnt read about no steenken death stars in the books

and Star Wars probably ripped off The Once and Future King....

here is 50 cents call somebody who cares...lol

scottg26 · 12-17-06, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by msan_msw

Glad I didn't read the book first.... It's clearly one of those movies that just screams that the book was better. It's what would happen if you took the LoTR and made it two hours long. The two positives is that the author (who wrote it as a teen) grew up about 4 hours from me in Paradise Valley, MT. The special effects aren't that bad either... just 1995. It reminded me of a wee bit of a cross between Dungeons and Dragons the movie and Dragonheart (1996... and same types of special effects).

It never really pulls you in and it's hard to believe that a farmer

4.9/10

John Reynolds · 12-18-06, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by EG

I didnt read about no steenken death stars in the books

But you did read about how his daddy was once a Dragon Rider but betrayed his order and is now the evil dark lord, right? And how his uncle who was raising him is killed, but the boyish main hero is taken under the guidance of a wise old man who was once a Dragon Rider too and will train him how to be one.

Look, I'm sorry you enjoy reading shit and, as you admitted, are looking forward to that third turd to be published so you can waste more of your time and money, but there's no need to get all defensive about your lack of literary taste.

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and Star Wars probably ripped off The Once and Future King....

Modern update to the Arthurian Cycle = pop culture space opera for broken analogies, Alex.

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here is 50 cents call somebody who cares...lol

Your mother only charges .25 these days. LOLLERS, PWN JOO N3WB!!

MasterBates · 12-18-06, 04:23 PM

even without seeing this movie, I could have told you all it was crap.

any Hollywood produced, CGI riddled "fable" that's promoted like this thing is gonna be a stinker.

Akira · 12-18-06, 04:23 PM

I read a review of this film and actually felt sorry for the celluloid.

12-16-06, 02:49 PM	#1
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12-16-06, 08:05 PM	#2
msan_msw Bearly Human Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 46.75º N 114.1º W Slacktana Posts: 28,425	I was kinda looking forward to seeing it and then read the reviews. This thing is bombing in online reviews from the critics to the viewers. I've seen mostly "C" or 5/10 gradings. I guess it's a wait until video one for me. __________________ "You can no longer remember a time when it was not so. Soon you won't remember not remembering." "I will not disappoint Slackercentral. I will complete each slacking with total concentration. And I will gain honor for slackers and for the Slackercentral nation." Apoch: "2 divided by 3 is .666!" Greatergatsby (calculator): "hmm...that's strange...the mark of the beast has just been rounded up to 667."

12-16-06, 11:57 PM	#3
5_day_forecast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bay Area, Left Coast. Posts: 4,524	I figure I'll go flog my johnson instead and catch Apocalypto a second time. __________________ Sic gorgiamus allos subjectatos nunc I speeel my DRINK!!! Suuuuuper...maannnn..... (BOOM!)

12-17-06, 12:10 AM	#4
msan_msw Bearly Human Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 46.75º N 114.1º W Slacktana Posts: 28,425	I got roped into seeing it tomorrow. I guess I'll see this thread again.... I watched a newsbit on Mel Gibson yesterday where he sounded insane, pretty much took back the apology to the Jews about his drunkin' idiocy (and recanted his thoughts about "reaching out" to the Jewish community), and still looked drunk.... I won't be seeing Apocalypto or any Mel production anytime soon. __________________ "You can no longer remember a time when it was not so. Soon you won't remember not remembering." "I will not disappoint Slackercentral. I will complete each slacking with total concentration. And I will gain honor for slackers and for the Slackercentral nation." Apoch: "2 divided by 3 is .666!" Greatergatsby (calculator): "hmm...that's strange...the mark of the beast has just been rounded up to 667."

12-17-06, 08:05 PM	#5
msan_msw Bearly Human Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 46.75º N 114.1º W Slacktana Posts: 28,425	Glad I didn't read the book first.... It's clearly one of those movies that just screams that the book was better. It's what would happen if you took the LoTR and made it two hours long. The two positives is that the author (who wrote it as a teen) grew up about 4 hours from me in Paradise Valley, MT. The special effects aren't that bad either... just 1995. It reminded me of a wee bit of a cross between Dungeons and Dragons the movie and Dragonheart (1996... and same types of special effects). It never really pulls you in and it's hard to believe that a farmer boy becomes a dragon rider and then leads an army in war in all of a day... 4.9/10 __________________ "You can no longer remember a time when it was not so. Soon you won't remember not remembering." "I will not disappoint Slackercentral. I will complete each slacking with total concentration. And I will gain honor for slackers and for the Slackercentral nation." Apoch: "2 divided by 3 is .666!" Greatergatsby (calculator): "hmm...that's strange...the mark of the beast has just been rounded up to 667."

12-17-06, 08:19 PM	#6
Sir J. Wellington My Wellington is quite well, thank you. Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,172	Terrible terrible terrible. 1.5/10 __________________ <Indolentron> do you sometimes feel like the lonely porcupine at the furfest <Lollan> >? <Lollan> all the time <Indolentron> they wont let us in the yiff pile :(

12-17-06, 08:23 PM	#7
Alidorne Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Belton, Tx Posts: 1,334	moved too fast i give it a 1/10 though i love dragons so...i guess i'll give it a 2....barley __________________ Sammiches

12-17-06, 08:35 PM	#8
Sir J. Wellington My Wellington is quite well, thank you. Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,172	edit: eragon was cute. thats all the movie really had going for it. __________________ <Indolentron> do you sometimes feel like the lonely porcupine at the furfest <Lollan> >? <Lollan> all the time <Indolentron> they wont let us in the yiff pile :(

12-17-06, 08:38 PM	#9
msan_msw Bearly Human Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 46.75º N 114.1º W Slacktana Posts: 28,425	I actually started laughing at the point where he had his shirt off and asked my girlfriend if she thought the movie was being sponsored by Teen magazine. __________________ "You can no longer remember a time when it was not so. Soon you won't remember not remembering." "I will not disappoint Slackercentral. I will complete each slacking with total concentration. And I will gain honor for slackers and for the Slackercentral nation." Apoch: "2 divided by 3 is .666!" Greatergatsby (calculator): "hmm...that's strange...the mark of the beast has just been rounded up to 667."

12-17-06, 08:46 PM	#11
Sir J. Wellington My Wellington is quite well, thank you. Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 4,172	Edward Speleers is only a year older than I am, I think it's fate. edit: actually 2 months and 11 days, we can make this work. __________________ <Indolentron> do you sometimes feel like the lonely porcupine at the furfest <Lollan> >? <Lollan> all the time <Indolentron> they wont let us in the yiff pile :( Last edited by Sir J. Wellington; 12-17-06 at 08:53 PM..

12-17-06, 08:50 PM	#12
czorhanz Subscriber Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,550	HELLO..... its a childrens book!! sorry no brad pitt for you guys

12-17-06, 11:38 PM	#15
John Reynolds Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 4,678	I've read the Wiki summation of the books and it's nothing but a flat-out Star Wars rip-off.

12-18-06, 04:23 PM	#19
MasterBates Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: In the land of happiness, love, and peace. (Yeah, RIGHT! I live in hell). Posts: 11,428	even without seeing this movie, I could have told you all it was crap. any Hollywood produced, CGI riddled "fable" that's promoted like this thing is gonna be a stinker. __________________ That is all the people need to know.

12-18-06, 04:23 PM	#20
Akira Subscriber Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: In this life Posts: 12,709	I read a review of this film and actually felt sorry for the celluloid. __________________ Life is a funny game and no one really knows how to get the highscore! Be weird if when you die you get info telling you all the secrets you missed and enemies you failed to kill - Danjos