D&D: Cartoon vs. Movie

[Alzrius]

I find the poll options too limiting. I never saw the cartoon series as a kid, and it looks ridiculous to me now. It still seems better than the first movie by far, but that doesn't make it good. Moreover, the second D&D movie was about as good as an episode of Hercules or Xena, so for me it edges out the cartoon series.

 

[Starbuck_II]

Venger rules; Snails drools.

'Nuff said.

Come on, Snails was awesome. They even had the Sliders main character as the other thief.

See Snails was the star ofthe show!

 

[Truth Seeker]

Seriously, what were you on?

I sat in the theatre, to hear people cheer when that character die.

I was stunned, then later I understood why. People did not LIKE the character portrayment at all.

In fact, I didn't like how the movie was made either.

Come on, Snails was awesome. They even had the Sliders main character as the other thief.

See Snails was the star ofthe show!

 

[Truth Seeker]

The second movie cannot 'edge' out the cartoon, not by a longshot.

The Hercules/Xena was much better done than the 2nd one. And cannot be ciompare to the cartoon.

Both are seperated by style and substance, during their make, in their time era.

I find the poll options too limiting. I never saw the cartoon series as a kid, and it looks ridiculous to me now. It still seems better than the first movie by far, but that doesn't make it good. Moreover, the second D&D movie was about as good as an episode of Hercules or Xena, so for me it edges out the cartoon series.

 

[Truth Seeker]

Well, I can't say nothing much on your collection.

I'm in that minority too. I also liked Wrath of the Dragon God. I own both. The first one on VHS and the second one on DVD.

 

[Angel Tarragon]

Come on, Snails was awesome. They even had the Sliders main character as the other thief.

See Snails was the star ofthe show!

Jerry O'Connel was not in the original D&D movie; Justin Whalin was. Justin played the role of Jimmy Olsen at the beginning of Seaseon 2 and for the rest of Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman.

 

[Jack99]

Okay, I saw the second movie now... and as the rest of you guys, I must admit it is more D&D than the first, but it still sucks sweaty badger balls...

 

[hopeless]

No offence but do you mean the 2d version done by the guy who did Samurai Jack or the one currently running?
Either would be great but I suspect the only way anything like it will be done if its done by someone unconnected with WOTC since they would only mess it up.

 

[Scarbonac]

The animated series pwns the first movie, and still holds up pretty well in its own right (big Sheila the Thief, Eric The Cavalier, Karina and Venger fan). I haven't seen the TV movie or animated Dragonlance.

Yet.

The first movie was just wretched.



Aside -- Some cartoon sidekicks rated from most obnoxious to least:

Scrappy Doo

Bat-Mite

Orko

Gleek the Wonder-Monkey

Gudzuki [Godzooki?]

Sebastian the Cat

Snarf

Spike

Bandit

Uni

Goliath the Lion (Young Samson)

Blip the Space-Monkey

Avenger the Eagle


I'm leaving off tons of other heroic (and otherwise) companions for the sake of brevity...

 

[Old_Skool]

Indeed. The D&D cartoon has been on continous reruns (and getting decent ratings) since the 80s.

When they first announced a D&D movie, I was insantly hit by the image of Lindsay Lohan as Sheila and Gabrielle Union as Diana.

Now this is an interesting idea...interesting indeed...If they were going to do a non-animated film based on the original cartoon series, who should they cast in the different roles?

I'd like to see Wallace Shawn in the role of Dungeon Master.