By Genesis Moon//
Movie Rating: 9/10
The iconic board game Dungeons & Dragons were first published in 1974 and have now been converted into a film starring many A-list actors including Chris Pine, Rege-Jean Page, Michelle Rodriguez, and many more. Released on March 31, 2023, the film earned $38.5 million in North America and $71.5 million worldwide in the first week of release.
The film, directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein is a great representation of the lively board game. This film contains a great deal of comedy and action. Pine did a phenomenal job with his dry humor and charming wit.
The setting of the plot is a magical, mystical world. The effects of magic and dragons flying were edited perfectly to have the illusion of them coming off the big screen, which kept me on the edge of my seat. It was great fun watching the mystical board game come to life.
The script featured heartfelt moments about family and love. As in the film many of the characters have either had a loved one die or been abandoned by them. At the end of the film, they saw each other as a family. I personally loved the family views that the writers put in to make the magical world even more magical in its own way. I believe this film can be loved by anyone, even if you do not know or like the board game. As the video effects would be the main attraction to the film, the cinematography was my main attraction, as the film had a bright and colorful but blue-tinted picture, which made the film feel more medieval and majestic.
But, as always, every film has flaws and this one does. In some parts of the film, you tend to get the sense that the writer did not try to be more creative in the background stories for most of the characters. The plot of the film is about a bunch of thieves trying to recover an ancient relic back from an ancient witch so they go on an adventure to get it back. Also, there was a lot of repetition with the lines and one-liners. Overall, you will have a great time watching this film. So, go watch and jump into the world of elves, witches, and dragons.
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