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In the closing paragraph of his 1996 review of Dragonheart, noted critic Roger Ebert summed up this adventurous fantasy quite nicely: "While no reasonable person over the age of 12 would presumably be able to take it seriously, there is nevertheless a light-hearted joy to it, a cheerfulness, an insouciance, that recalls the days when movies were content to be fun." That's precisely the quality that makes Dragonheart so appealing, despite the fact that it didn't exactly take flight and breathe fire at the box office. The movie takes itself seriously without sacrificing the wit and cleverness that make it so entertaining.
It's about the last of the great dragon slayers, Bowen (Dennis Quaid), who teams up with the last of the great dragons, Draco (voiced by Sean Connery), after they realise that killing each other would put them both out of business! So they devise a bogus dragon-slaying act that's a huge hit as they tour from village to village. Later, they must rouse the peasantry against the loutish Prince Einon (David Thewlis), whose life was once saved by Draco, but who now violates the "Old Code" of honour with a ruthless reign of terror. As Ebert rightly noted, Dragonheart is no masterpiece, and its story (which was originally conceived as a darker, more serious drama) isn't likely to capture everyone's heart (dragon or otherwise). But it's full of exciting action, witty dialogue and gallant heroism, and in the presentation of a realistic talking dragon it's a milestone in computer-generated special effects, far surpassing the breakthroughs of Jurassic Park three years earlier. --Jeff Shannon, Amazon.com
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Knight Bowen (Dennis Quaid) attempts to instill the values of King Arthur in his pupil, Prince Einon, in the hope that he will rule more wisely than his tyrannical father. Einon is given one half of a dragon's heart after he is wounded, in return for promising to rule well, but he reneges on his promise by becoming as big a tyrant as his father. Disillusioned, Bowen vows to kill every dragon in existence. Years later he meets the dragon Drago (voiced by Sean Connery), and, after initial hostility, the two strike up an unlikely friendship.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By C. Connor
Format:DVD
For anyone who likes dragons (and why else would you be buying this?) then I think this is great value for money. It's entertaining, it has deep morals about honesty, betrayal, trust, wealth, life and power. I love the fact that Sean Connery is 'Draco' as he epitomises 'life' and having lived a good one/long one/exciting one his actions and characteristics really come to life in this creature! You can't help but love him! I bought this for my kids and they have watched it over and over again. All the actors play a super part, the costumes are very authentic and the setting has amazing views. There are one or two 'corny' little bits thrown in, but on the whole.....a really good little film with super CGI for its age!
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD as I'm a Sean Connery fan. I had spare vouchers left over from Christmas and I saw this in the local HMV. I didn't know anything about it and thought I would just add it to the "bank" of Connery films I have. I watched it yesterday and loved it!
Dennis Quaid as the Dragonslayer is great casting. David Thewlis as the Brit who's a baddie is bearable. Julie Christie as the Queen is regally stunning. Dina Meyer as Kara was the obligatory female interest. But Connery, as the voice of Draco, is magnificent.
I watched the "Making Of" section on the DVD and the idea of taking Connery's facial expressions and matching them with Draco's was fabulous. I don't quite know how this was technically done, I just know I loved the results. Draco was compassionate, angry, reticent, mischevious, sexy, and melancholic. Somehow you just BELIEVED that this dragon was real.
This film was watched by me (40 ish) and my two nephews aged 15 and 12. All of us loved it. It was just so appealing. I didn't even mind getting laughed at when I cried at the end!
I'd really recommend this film to everyone.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By Pantheon
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Format:Blu-ray
NOTE: THIS IS A REVIEW FOR THE BLU-RAY!!!!!!
I bought this blu-ray release for two reasons: 1. I love the film and 2. Amazon mispriced the blu-ray at £4.47. Bargain!
So, any Blu-ray fan considering buying this will want to know a couple of things:
The picture quality is great. Much better than I thought it would. No, it's not up to the standard of modern films; but I never expected it to be. It's a clear picture with no noticeable grain or dirt. Colours are rich and blacks are deep and inky.
The sound (DTS HD Master) is glorious.
However, I was extremely disappointed to find there were absolutely no extras whatsoever. They couldn't even be bothered to port over the existing standard def extras from the DVD release.
For this reason alone I have downgraded this review to three stars. I personally think the film is great and worthy of four stars; but because this is a review of the product (the Blu-ray relase for anyone who hasn't caught on) I had to drop a star.
Hopefully, by stressing that this is a review for the blu-ray release no one will get confused over which version I am reviewing.
I bought this blu-ray release for two reasons: 1. I love the film and 2. Amazon mispriced the blu-ray at £4.47. Bargain!
So, any Blu-ray fan considering buying this will want to know a couple of things:
The picture quality is great. Much better than I thought it would. No, it's not up to the standard of modern films; but I never expected it to be. It's a clear picture with no noticeable grain or dirt. Colours are rich and blacks are deep and inky.
The sound (DTS HD Master) is glorious.
However, I was extremely disappointed to find there were absolutely no extras whatsoever. They couldn't even be bothered to port over the existing standard def extras from the DVD release.
For this reason alone I have downgraded this review to three stars. I personally think the film is great and worthy of four stars; but because this is a review of the product (the Blu-ray relase for anyone who hasn't caught on) I had to drop a star.
Hopefully, by stressing that this is a review for the blu-ray release no one will get confused over which version I am reviewing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
As a big kid at heart and having a 'thing' about dragons, I loved this film & watch it any chance I get! I recommend this for all those 'kids' out there :o)
Published 1 month ago by Miamoo
4.0 out of 5 stars
dragonheart
good film I love dragons, can watch this over again , lots of action and humour worth buying you'll love it
Published 3 months ago by braburn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Better than I remember
I first saw this film at a cinema that had DTS surround sound and it was stunning. I had to have my own copy on dvd but could only get a region one with the DTS soundtrack. Read more
Published 4 months ago by guitarhero1
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good job
my kids had seen this in the cinema and also had the dvd and as i am in the process of updating my dvds to blu ray it was time to buy this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by cmac
4.0 out of 5 stars
A Proper Family Film
The weird thing is, I've always liked this film but never owned it. Never had the VHS, nor the DVD.
So with a Blu Ray on offer I took the plunge and what I used to... Read more
So with a Blu Ray on offer I took the plunge and what I used to... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Filthy Raider
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dragooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooon
I love me dragoooooooooooooooons. So I lik dis film. i always wishin dragooooooooooooons was real. if they wer id ride mine to jd sport and be buyin him some air max. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Da equalitator
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Brilliant!
This is a film that I first saw when I was about 10 on holiday, and I haven't had the chance to see it since. I found it just as heart warming and touching as I did 7 years ago. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Steve
4.0 out of 5 stars
DRAGONHEART- BLU-RAY
Excellent blu-ray worth the upgrade for picture and sound but!- The only problem i found as always no extra's they want people to upgrade to blu-ray but makes me angry pay out... Read more
Published 12 months ago by K. Lavender
5.0 out of 5 stars
DragonHeart started my love affair with Dragons!
This movie is fantastic, a perfect example of the creative geniuses of the 90's. The animation of the Dragon or 'Draco' is amazing considering how long ago this movie was made. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ms. H. E. Turner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Bought as a Christmas present for her husband. He said it was a great film, all he thought it would be.
Published 15 months ago by billyboy
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