| You are stronger than you realize. Wiser than you know. What was once your life is now your legend. |
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4.9 (17,570 votes) |
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| Plot Synopsis |
| Fantasy adventure based on the best-selling novel by Christopher Paolini. Orphaned farm boy Eragon (Edward Speleers) destiny is sealed forever when a mystic stone chooses him for its keeper. But when the stone turns out to be an egg from which a baby dragon is hatched, Eragon realises he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered, and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic, and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller (Jeremy Irons) for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon (voiced by Rachel Weisz) must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. |
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| While it owes much of its appeal and appearance to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, Eragon can stand on its own as an enjoyable fantasy for younger viewers. Faithfully adapted from the bestselling novel by teenage author Christopher Paolini, this boy-and-his-dragon tale offers clean, fast-paced family entertainment without compromising the darker qualities of Paolini's novel (the first in what is known as the "Inheritance" trilogy). The plot centers on 17-year-old peasant farmboy Eragon (played by appealing newcomer Ed Speleers) who discovers a mysterious blue object that turns out to be an egg that eventually hatches to reveal Saphira, a blue-scaled dragon that quickly grows to full-size. According to prophecy, Eragon is destined to be a dragon-rider like those who once protected a benevolent kingdom, thus reviving an ancient conflict against the army of King Galbatorix (John Malkovich), a former dragon rider who turned to evil, now in alliance with a dark-magic "Shade" sorcerer named Durza (Robert Carlyle). While the movie serves up familiar fantasy elements and offers little if anything new to fans of the genre (or anyone who's read the books of Anne McCaffrey and Ursula K. Le Guin), it's visually impressive (especially the dragon scenes, with Rachel Weisz providing the telepathic "voice" of Saphira) and full of timeless wisdom, much of it delivered by Eragon's heroic mentor Brom (Jeremy Irons), himself a former dragon rider with memories of past battles and hope for Eragon's future. Add a fair warrior-maiden named Arya (Sienna Guillory) and you've got all the ingredients for a worthwhile (if not particularly original) fantasy that points directly to a sequel. Whether that's a good or a bad thing is up to individual viewers to decide. --Jeff Shannon |
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20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
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English |
| Audience Rating |
PG |
| Running Time |
104 mins |
| Movie Release Date |
2006 |
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Color |
| MPAA Ratings Reasons |
Fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images. |
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DVD |
| Seen It |
Yes |
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2 |
| Collection Status |
In Collection |
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1 disc |
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 2 |
| Screen Ratio |
 1.78:1 |
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Single Side, Dual Layer |
| UPC (Barcode) |
024543426981 |
| Release Date |
16/04/2007 |
| Subtitles |
English; Spanish |
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Keep Case |
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English |
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Filming Locations:
Budapest, Hungary (more)
Trivia:
The three cast members Garrett Hedlund, Ed Speleers and Jeremy Irons all share the middle name of John. (more)
Goofs:
Continuity: Saphira bites the pouch, spilling milk all over the floor. In the next shot, the floor is completely dry, with no traces of milk at all. (more)
Quotes:
Saphira: But what horse was ever born that can outrun a dragon? (more)
Awards:
3 nominations (more)
Movie Connections:
References Star Wars (1977) (more)
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| Extras to be confirmed, Interactive menus, Commentary (Stefan Fangmeier (Director)), Other documentaries (Featurettes) |
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