- Actors: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite, David Thewlis
- Directors: Rob Cohen
- Writers: Patrick Read Johnson, Charles Edward Pogue
- Producers: David Rotman, Herb Gains, Hester Hargett, Kelly Breidenbach, Patrick Read Johnson
- Language English
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Uca
- VHS Release Date: 6 May 2002
- Run Time: 103 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004R6UQ
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,563 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i found this film absolutely fantastic for those of us that like a good mythical plot.. in my view it is a must see..
the plot of a knight, and a dragon bound to an evil king... in my view fantastic :)
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Great Film - So-So Release
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. Read more
I bought this blu-ray release for two reasons: 1. I love the film and 2. Amazon mispriced the blu-ray at £4.47. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Pantheon
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 18 days ago by K. Lavender
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 3 months ago by Ms. H. E. Turner
Fantastic
Bought as a Christmas present for her husband. He said it was a great film, all he thought it would be.
Published 3 months ago by billyboy
A good family classic
Loved this film when it came out and bought it for our 7 year old. She grumbled at the thought of it, but she soon warmed to it and dragons now feature regularly in her drawings. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Cheeky Monkey
Was okay for price
A fairish film. I would have been disappointed had I paid more than the £3 odd that I did.
Published 19 months ago by S. M. O'neill
Oldie but goldie
Where looking for this movie for along time, and finally found it here on Amazon.. the delivery where swift and easy and the contend top quality even for an old movie like this..
Published on 15 May 2010 by Per Vejbirk
One of my childhood favourites!
I was only 1 years old when this came out ( now 15 years old ) and since I was about 8 this has been one of my favourites. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by D. Markham
Dragon goes to Hollywood
The 5 star reviews made me gravitate towards this movie, and, is some ways it is deserving. For a lover of fantasy, knight and chivalry movies this one comes up trumps. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by Medieval Lady
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