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Eragon (2006) 5.0
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5.0/10 from 74,188 users
Metascore: 38/100
Reviews: 1,664 user | 165 critic | 29 from Metacritic.com In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king. Director:Stefen Fangmeier |
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| Ed Speleers | ... | ||
| Jeremy Irons | ... | ||
| Sienna Guillory | ... | ||
| Robert Carlyle | ... | ||
| John Malkovich | ... | ||
| Garrett Hedlund | ... | ||
| Alun Armstrong | ... | ||
| Christopher Egan | ... |
Roran
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| Gary Lewis | ... | ||
| Djimon Hounsou | ... | ||
| Rachel Weisz | ... |
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Richard Rifkin | ... | |
| Steve Speirs | ... | ||
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| Michael Mehlmann | ... |
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The Kingdom of Alagaesia is ruled by the evil King Galbatorix, a former dragon rider that betrayed his mates and his people in his quest for power. When the orphan farm boy Eragon finds a blue stone sent by Princess Arya, he sooner realizes that it is a dragon egg. When the dragon Saphira is born, Eragon meets his mentor Brom, and becomes the dragon rider foreseen in an ancient prophecy that would set his people free from the tyrant Galbatorix. Eragon meets the rebels Varden and together they fight against the evil sorcerer Durza and the army of Galbatorix in a journey for freedom. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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You are stronger than you realize. Wiser than you know. What was once your life is now your legend. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for fantasy violence, intense battle sequences and some frightening images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
15 December 2006 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Eragon - Das Vermächtnis der Drachenreiter See more »Box Office
Budget:
$100,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£1,317,687 (UK) (15 December 2006)Gross:
$75,030,163 (USA) (6 April 2007)Company Credits
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Brom: [narrating] There was a time when the fierce and beautiful land of Alagaësia was ruled by men astride mighty dragons. To protect and serve was their mission, and for thousands of years, the people prospered. But the Riders grew arrogant, and began to fight among themselves for power. Sensing their weakness, a young Rider named Galbatorix betrayed them, and in a single bloody battle, believed he had killed them all, Riders and dragons alike. Since then, our land has been ruled by ...
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Written by Patrick Doyle, Jem Griffiths and Lester Mendez
Performed by Jem Griffiths (as Jem)
Produced by Lester Mendez
Jem performs courtesy of ATO Ventures
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The three cast members Garrett Hedlund, Ed Speleers and Jeremy Irons all share the middle name of John. See more »Goofs
When Eragon takes his first flight in Saphira's saddle, Brom follows them by horse, alone. Towards the end of the flight, he is leading Eragon's horse. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Brom: [narrating] There was a time when the fierce and beautiful land of Alagaësia was ruled by men astride mighty dragons. To protect and serve was their mission, and for thousands of years, the people prospered. But the Riders grew arrogant, and began to fight among themselves for power. Sensing their weakness, a young Rider named Galbatorix betrayed them, and in a single bloody battle, believed he had killed them all, Riders and dragons alike. Since then, our land has been ruled by ...
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Soundtracks
"Once in Every Liftime"Written by Patrick Doyle, Jem Griffiths and Lester Mendez
Performed by Jem Griffiths (as Jem)
Produced by Lester Mendez
Jem performs courtesy of ATO Ventures
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Eragon (Ed Speleers) is a young farmer who discovers an egg one day. When the egg hatches, out pops a baby dragon who the human learns is his dragon, and that he is a Dragon Rider. Through the inevitable growing pains of child to youth, youth to adult, young Eragon is mentored by a former dragon rider, Jeremy Irons, and learns that dragons and their human rider are bound together by a shared destiny until death. How they choose to live this partnership is the gist of the story as Eragon seeks to save his country from an evil ruler and magician with the help of a band of rebel outcasts, a magic sword, and the brave dragon. Of course, a young beautiful girl, Sienna Guillory is the first love of Eragon, and the partnership of Safira, the dragon and her rider becomes a life's test of courage, cunning, and growing wisdom.
This is a light fantasy film that is most of all feel-good with a smattering of "ancient" wisdom and swordplay which will entertain younger audiences. The special effects and overall look of the film is passable, not a multi-million dollar SFX laden film, but believable in its visuals. As for the story, I don't read fictional fantasy so I had no basis for comparison with "the book." But, I'm not a fan of comparing text to visuals as criterion for quality or authenticity for each medium is its own separate art form. This is a family film that will entertain and enthrall youngsters as well as possibly impart some sense of honor, wisdom through purpose, and a sense of duty above self -- all characteristics that are missing in the mindless, fart-heavy humor of most "tweeny" movies put out for commercial distribution today.
If only to watch the stellar performance of the excellent British actor, Jeremy Irons as he mentors the wet-behind-the-ears Dragon Rider, the film is worth watching as the really ugly bad guys try to bring down the last of the dragons and her headstrong partner.