Dragonslayer
Buena Vista Distribution Company | Release Date: June 26, 1981 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
68
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Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
9
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Verges on the nasty for the nippers; sails close to déjà vu for fantasy fans; fated, probably, to damnation by faint praise. Read full review
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VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
A well intentioned fantasy with some wonderful special effects, Dragonslayer falls somewhat short on continuously intriguing adventure. Read full review
50
Washington PostGary Arnold
As a movie concept, Dragonslayer seems to have so much going for it that it could scarcely miss. Yet it does miss in crucial respects. [27 June 1981, p.C1]
50
NewsweekDavid Ansen
A dark slice of sword and sorcery that could have used some of Walt's old storytelling sense. [13 July 1981, p.81]
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