Review of the Dragonlance DVD at Newsarama!

[Festivus]

Anyone bought this yet? I just can't imagine doing so until someone posts it isn't as unwatchable as the previews suggest.

I bought it and will likely watch it tonight. It has a sticker on the front "Like Beowulf... Dragonlance will leave you completely in awe." I didn't see Beowulf, so I have nothing to compare.

I have played RPGs with George Strayton before, and I wanted to support him so I bought it without question... so my review of it might be a bit biased.

 

[ronin]

I rented it today from the Redbox for $1.00. I had fairly low expectations and wasn't disappointed. I read the book but its been about 15 years at least (has the book been out that long?) if my memory is correct. The movie seemed to follow the book from what I remember but I could tell parts were missing, I just couldn't remember what they were.

It sort of reminded me of the old DnD cartoon for some reason. I think kids would really enjoy watching it. I remember going back to read the beginning of the series a few years ago. The thing that stuck out to me is how the writing seemed to be for a very young audience. I didn't think that when I read it the first time however, I just remember enjoying the story.

I think I'll let my 7 year old watch it and see what he thinks.

 

[PoppaGunch]

A steaming pile of crap. Wish I hadn't spent any money on it.

Oh well, the 4 year old liked it. Not recommended for most people to show their kids as there is some cartoon violence. I just don't care as much as them if my kid watches it.

 

[Festivus]

I watched parts of it today, here are my thoughts: I enjoyed the story (thus far). Hated the computer animated dragonmen and fire/smoke/flames. Wished the whole thing was in the classic animation style. I thought the voice actors did a fine job. The editing was a bit odd at times, with fades to black almost as if it's planned for TV with commercial breaks at some point.

I agree with others that if I was 10 I would think it was a pretty cool movie, but as a 42 year old man, it seems to miss the mark. I will watch it with my kids when they are older and use it as a gateway drug to get them into roleplaying games.

I get the feeling this isn't aimed at my demographic though, probably for younger kids. If they would have cut some of the violence this would be a terrific PG movie for younger kids.

 

[Wormwood]

Cringeworthy.

 

[Darkwolf71]

That was depressing. Really, I knew better but I was hoping against the odds.

Wolf is sad.

 

[mearlus]

That was depressing. Really, I knew better but I was hoping against the odds.

Wolf is sad.

Agreed. *sigh*

 

[PoppaGunch]

I would love to see a well done animated version that took a 13 episode season to do each book. They could give the story some justice, and work harder on the characterization.

 

[Fallen Seraph]

Perhaps if the HBO's version of "Song of Ice and Fire" does well there could be a better quality Dragonlance movie/tv show done. Since if HBO pulls off a mature, well-rounded and high-production tv show based off a popular fantasy book. Then perhaps others will get on the bandwagon and make similar things.

 

[Starman]

Perhaps if the HBO's version of "Song of Ice and Fire" does well there could be a better quality Dragonlance movie/tv show done. Since if HBO pulls off a mature, well-rounded and high-production tv show based off a popular fantasy book. Then perhaps others will get on the bandwagon and make similar things.

Perhaps if New Line's version of Lord of the Rings does well there could be a better quality <insert your favorite fantasy novel> movie/tv show done. Since if New Line pulls off a mature, well-rounded and high-production movie based off a popular fantasy book. Then perhaps others will get on the bandwagon and make similar things.

*sigh* If only.