Eragon
Fox 2000 Pictures | Release Date: December 15, 2006
3.5
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 361 Ratings
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8
WhitneyNJan 9, 2010
I read the books and fell in love with them. I was very excited when I found out that there was a movie about it. After I had watched I could tell the major difference between the two but it wasn't horrible. You shouoold let the movie I read the books and fell in love with them. I was very excited when I found out that there was a movie about it. After I had watched I could tell the major difference between the two but it wasn't horrible. You shouoold let the movie stand on its own, away from the books, or you will have a very longwinded argument about all the things that were missing. It was a fun movie with awsome effects and I think it need some credit. So, well done.… Expand
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10
eragondragonApr 21, 2011
This was one of the most awesome movies of the year that I saw. I think all the bad rumors about it are false. This movie was one of the greatest back when it was released. Everyone should like this movie. I hope the make a movie for theThis was one of the most awesome movies of the year that I saw. I think all the bad rumors about it are false. This movie was one of the greatest back when it was released. Everyone should like this movie. I hope the make a movie for the second book ,Eldest, and the third book, Brisingr. This movie should have a lot of positive reviews. :)… Expand
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MovieLonely94Oct 22, 2010
forget what the critics say about this movie. it has great entertainment, great visuals, great everything. god praise Eragon.
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10
JamesBJan 21, 2010
This was the best movie that I have seen in a long time. I dont know why everyone says that it was, "Written by a teenager and its terrible." This was a great movie, and I rented it again just so I could see the details better. There should This was the best movie that I have seen in a long time. I dont know why everyone says that it was, "Written by a teenager and its terrible." This was a great movie, and I rented it again just so I could see the details better. There should be movies of all of the other books that Christopher Paolini wrote. BEST MOVIE EVER!!!!! :)… Expand
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abOct 17, 2007
Personally, I think this movie topped lord of the rings. It's not nearly as cliche and includes more fantasy. At least the main character isn't as hopelessly helpless and frodo was.
0 of 1 users found this helpful
7
MitchellK.Jan 8, 2007
After reading the reviews from both critics and viewers I felt I had to add my say. I liked this movie. My 6 year old son was frightened by some of the images, but it is generally an entertaining movie. More exciting than Narnia. It seemed After reading the reviews from both critics and viewers I felt I had to add my say. I liked this movie. My 6 year old son was frightened by some of the images, but it is generally an entertaining movie. More exciting than Narnia. It seemed like a definite mix of LOTR, Star wars, & Narnia. Would definitely see a sequel. God's Speed Eragon!… Expand
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JosephC.Mar 24, 2007
The movie was good, but if you want movies that follow the book, this is not your movie. They had great effecs, and the actors did the best they could with what they were given. Over all, i think it was a great movie (even though it was not The movie was good, but if you want movies that follow the book, this is not your movie. They had great effecs, and the actors did the best they could with what they were given. Over all, i think it was a great movie (even though it was not true to the book) and it is worth buying.… Expand
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ArielG.Mar 9, 2007
I wish I hadn't been initially swayed by all the bad reviews for this movie. I watched it recently, and I didn't think it was all that bad. It's not the best movie out there, and it certainly doesn't stack up to any of I wish I hadn't been initially swayed by all the bad reviews for this movie. I watched it recently, and I didn't think it was all that bad. It's not the best movie out there, and it certainly doesn't stack up to any of the Lord of The Rings movies, but it was okay as entertainment for a lazy sunday afternoon. It reminded me a lot of the older fantasy movies from the 1980's.… Expand
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ShawnDec 19, 2006
One of the professional reviews said - great for 10 year olds, and that is the truth. They know their perspective audience and so this is the right age bracket for this movie. Obviously had to simplify many of the plot lines from this tome One of the professional reviews said - great for 10 year olds, and that is the truth. They know their perspective audience and so this is the right age bracket for this movie. Obviously had to simplify many of the plot lines from this tome of a book. Don't walk in expecting SW or LOTR and you'll be fine, sit back and enjoy it through a 10 year olds eyes. (votes are the combination of three peoples opinion)… Expand
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MarieBDec 23, 2006
I loved this movie which I saw with my 23 year old son - he liked it too. Neither of us read the books. That seems to be the break point. Like a lot of movies made from books. Don't read the book first and you'll like the movie.
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LouisHMar 21, 2007
This movie was fantastic! I have never read the book myself, but I still expected this movie to be one of the best films of the year; and it was! The only problem was that it was a little too fast.
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Guy!May 22, 2007
This movie left so much out from the book, yet I just can't give it anything less than a 7. Still, I cannot believe how much they cut out from the book; I mean they might as well have called the movie "Saphira".
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AlanN.Jan 18, 2008
I'm really surprised this movie has been panned by both critics and viewers alike. I went into it with low expectations, thought the name was a bit silly for a start. I was very pleasantly surprised. The movie was pure fantasy escapism I'm really surprised this movie has been panned by both critics and viewers alike. I went into it with low expectations, thought the name was a bit silly for a start. I was very pleasantly surprised. The movie was pure fantasy escapism and thoroughly entertained me. Irons, Carlyle and Malkovich provided much needed acting mettle to counter the younger actors learning their trade but people need to remember this is at heart a kids / teen movie. I'm much older than many that have commented here (in my mid 30's) but having enjoyed it myself I'm pretty confident families with children over 10 would enjoy it too.… Expand
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kittyJul 6, 2008
I absolutely loved this movie! Almost everyone around me hated it (for some bizarre unknown reason). But I was very entertained.
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PamB.Dec 16, 2006
I agree with the SFCronicle when it says this movie provides a much-needed afternoon of family-friendly entertainment. I took my 10 year old son and his friend to see this movie. Good PG entertainment, sort of along the lines of last I agree with the SFCronicle when it says this movie provides a much-needed afternoon of family-friendly entertainment. I took my 10 year old son and his friend to see this movie. Good PG entertainment, sort of along the lines of last year's Narnia.… Expand
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GregV.Dec 22, 2006
I loved this movie. In fact, I have already seen it twice and plan to go again. I thought the performance of Edward Speleers was great to be so young and green. I look forward and anticipate a bright acting future for this young man. I loved I loved this movie. In fact, I have already seen it twice and plan to go again. I thought the performance of Edward Speleers was great to be so young and green. I look forward and anticipate a bright acting future for this young man. I loved it...what can I say?… Expand
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FredB.Dec 30, 2006
I thought the movie was good, if you read the book then i can see why you wouldn't like it. I read the book and i still enjoyed the film. Even though it didn't follow the book i think it made the story come to life. The acting was I thought the movie was good, if you read the book then i can see why you wouldn't like it. I read the book and i still enjoyed the film. Even though it didn't follow the book i think it made the story come to life. The acting was good and Saphira was amazing. Go see it if you like fantasy.… Expand
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WesleyY.Mar 16, 2007
I don't know why all the critics ripped this movie apart. No, it won't win any awards, but it was an ok movie. As far as comparisons to LoTR, it was nothing like those movies, I liked it better than LoTR, but then again, I'm I don't know why all the critics ripped this movie apart. No, it won't win any awards, but it was an ok movie. As far as comparisons to LoTR, it was nothing like those movies, I liked it better than LoTR, but then again, I'm not one of those geeks that thinks hobbits and elves are awesome!… Expand
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LaurenR.Mar 23, 2007
Yeah, its definately a Star Wars plot plopped into the LOTR world, but its worth checking out. The actors are pretty decent, the dragon is wonderful, and the plot? Well, its a fun fantasy epic sure to entertain.
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JadeC.Dec 16, 2006
I've read both books prior to seeing the show. All of the core plot pieces are there but there are a few things missing to fit everything into the movie. I thought the special effects were done well and Saphira looks great. I reccomend I've read both books prior to seeing the show. All of the core plot pieces are there but there are a few things missing to fit everything into the movie. I thought the special effects were done well and Saphira looks great. I reccomend watching the movie. No movie ever matches a book exactly. Just enjoy the show and when you have a chance read the books they are excellent. Don't bother comparing it to other movies, some critic probably ripped them apart to. I can't wait for the third book and I am looking forward to more Eragon and Saphira in new movies in the future!… Expand
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MarieDec 22, 2006
I saw the movie with two 8 year olds, who breathlessly declared it to be the best movie they had ever seen. They actually enjoyed the derivative parts; in their eyes it was extremely cool for a movie to be part Star Wars, part Harry Potter, I saw the movie with two 8 year olds, who breathlessly declared it to be the best movie they had ever seen. They actually enjoyed the derivative parts; in their eyes it was extremely cool for a movie to be part Star Wars, part Harry Potter, part Lord of the Rings. And for myself... I actually had a good time. I don't think this movie is nearly as bad as the critics say. Quite enjoyable.… Expand
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kpNov 22, 2008
Ok, I expected nothing from this movie. Actually, I thought it'd be horrible. But to my surprise I thought it was pretty solid. The weakest link is the acting by "Eragon". But the rest of the cast was decent. I was actually touched by Ok, I expected nothing from this movie. Actually, I thought it'd be horrible. But to my surprise I thought it was pretty solid. The weakest link is the acting by "Eragon". But the rest of the cast was decent. I was actually touched by the story. I didn't read the book, so I couldn't care less if it did the book justice. Put it this way, it's not Return of the Jedi, but the are a lot of sci fi flicks out there that are MUCH worse than this. Writing and score were also quite solid. If you like D & D, video games and that sort of thing, I think you'll appreciate this one...it's at least worth a rent.… Expand
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CJAgoraFeb 25, 2019
I can only say that I loved watching this movie, along with my family, and it caught our attention. Thanks to the production team, for all the moments of pleasure created.
In short, against critics, I and my family have been excited aboutI can only say that I loved watching this movie, along with my family, and it caught our attention. Thanks to the production team, for all the moments of pleasure created.
In short, against critics, I and my family have been excited about this movie!
(Btw. saw it 2 times!!!)… Expand
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ThiagoalfredoOct 14, 2019
Um filme divertido para assistir em m final de semana a noite quando não se tem nada para fazer, a história deixa um pouco a desejar, porém os efeitos são ótimos, além de um final incrivel.
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JayRahDeasApr 12, 2020
Fantastic and fun movie adaptation of the Christopher Paolini book series that summarises the adventures of Eragon
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