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Reign of Fire (2002) 6.1
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6.1/10 from 74,200 users
Metascore: 39/100
Reviews: 556 user | 128 critic | 30 from Metacritic.com A brood of fire-breathing dragons emerges from the earth and begins setting fire to everything, establishing dominance over the planet. Director:Rob Bowman |
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Cast
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| Matthew McConaughey | ... | ||
| Izabella Scorupco | ... | ||
| Gerard Butler | ... | ||
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Scott Moutter | ... |
Jared Wilke
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Eddie Stax
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Barlow
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Rory Keenan | ... |
Devon
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Gideon
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Goosh
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Burke (Tito)
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Mead
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Karen Abercromby
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
It is twenty years in the future, and the planet has been devastated by vicious fire-breathing dragons. The last vestiges of humanity now struggle for survival at remote outposts. In a ruined castle in the English countryside, Quinn is desperately trying to hold together a band of frightened, restless survivors. As a boy, Quinn watched his mother die protecting him from one of the beasts, and is still haunted by the memory. One day, a group of American rogues shows up, led by a brash, tough-guy named Van Zam. He claims to have discovered a way to kill the dragons once and for all, and enlists Quinn's help. But doing so will force Quinn to confront his own frightening memories. This, and Quinn's responsibilities to those that are under his protection, results in a battle of wills between the two men. In the end, events cause them both to realize that they must work together to defeat the monsters--both without and within. Written by LOTUSB1973
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They're extremely intelligent. Highly evolved. And they don't like sharing the planet. See more »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
12 July 2002 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Where Heroes Go Down See more »Box Office
Budget:
$60,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$214,648 (Japan) (30 May 2003)Gross:
$1,720,747 (Japan) (6 June 2003)Company Credits
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Color (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1
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Worker #1: Hello, Quinn.
Worker #2: Good morning, Quinn. How's is going mate.
Young Quinn: What's up, guys.
Worker #3: Working the late shift, are ya?
Young Quinn: Ha! Someone's got to clean up after you guys.
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Music by Mad at Gravity
Lyrics and Vocals by J. Lynn Johnston
Performed by Mad at Gravity
Courtesy of ARTISTDirect Records/BMG
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Did You Know?
Trivia
The preview claims that the film is set in 2084. Yet the actual movie itself gives the date as sometime in the 2020s. See more »Goofs
Van Zan and Alex tell Quinn that there is only one male dragon and, like fish, the females lay their eggs and the male makes a "pass" to fertilize them. Yet when Quinn discovers the egg inside the downed dragon, there is an embryo visible, which should only happen AFTER fertilization. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Worker #1: Hello, Quinn.
Worker #2: Good morning, Quinn. How's is going mate.
Young Quinn: What's up, guys.
Worker #3: Working the late shift, are ya?
Young Quinn: Ha! Someone's got to clean up after you guys.
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Soundtracks
"Burn"Music by Mad at Gravity
Lyrics and Vocals by J. Lynn Johnston
Performed by Mad at Gravity
Courtesy of ARTISTDirect Records/BMG
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This was a bit different than one expected. There was no nonsense, no tongue-in-cheek humor or special-effects just for the sake of it: this was simply a humans vs. dragons story taking place in the future. No laughs and nothing hokey, which is what I expected. They played it straight, simply as a fight story between the two parties.
Yes, there were credibility problems with the story but overall, it was good escapist adventure. The dragons were realistic-looking, the scenery dreary but the story interesting and intense in spots.
I wouldn't buy it, but I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a night of adventure on film. You could do a whole lot worse, especially with two young actors who have arrived as stars: Christian Bale and Matthew McConnaughey.