Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)

Based on the Korean legend, unknown creatures will return and devastate the planet. Reporter Ethan Kendrick is called in to investigate the matter, and he arrives at the conclusion that a ... See full summary »

Director:

Hyung-rae Shim

Writer:

Hyung-rae Shim

Stars:

Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster

Bottom Rated Movies #65 | 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Behr	...	Ethan Kendrick
Amanda Brooks	...	Sarah
Robert Forster	...	Jack
Craig Robinson	...	Bruce
Aimee Garcia	...	Brandy
Chris Mulkey	...	Agent Frank Pinsky
John Ales	...	Agent Judah Campbell
Elizabeth Peña	...	Agent Linda Perez (as Elizabeth Pena)
Billy Gardell	...	Zoo Guard
Holmes Osborne	...	Hypnotherapist
NiCole Robinson	...	Psychiatrist
Geoff Pierson	...	Secretary of Defense (as Geoffrey Pierson)
Cody Arens	...	Young Ethan
Kevin Breznahan	...	Reporter
Jody Carlson	...	Sarah's Mother (as Jody L. Carlson)

Storyline

Based on the Korean legend, unknown creatures will return and devastate the planet. Reporter Ethan Kendrick is called in to investigate the matter, and he arrives at the conclusion that a girl, stricken with a mysterious illness, named Sarah is suppose to help him. The Imoogi makes its way to Los Angeles, wreaking havoc and destruction. With the entire city under arms, will Ethan and Sarah make it in time to save the people of Los Angeles?

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Plot Keywords:

korean | reporter | dragon | antique shop | asian dragon | 

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Taglines:

They've made our world their battleground

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and creature action

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official site [South Korea]

Country:

South Korea

Language:

English Korean

Release Date:

14 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dragon Wars: D-War

Filming Locations:

Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

KRW 12,181,588,006 (South Korea), 5 August 2007, Wide Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,041,239, 16 September 2007, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$10,977,721

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$79,915,361

Company Credits

Production Co:

CJ Entertainment, Showbox Entertainment, Younggu-Art Movies

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

WILHELM SCREAM: (at around 14 mins) When the dragon steps over the villager during the flashback sequence. Also later, at around 1h 6 mins, when a dragon throws a policeman into a car windshield.

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Goofs

(at around 37 mins) A psychiatric facility would not put someone in a straight jacket for delusions or hallucinations. It's called "unreasonable restraint and seclusion". If the patient were a threat to his or her self or others, the person would be restrained.

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Quotes

Young Ethan: What are you talking about?

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Alternate Versions

The final edit for both the US and Korean versions of the film run approximately 92 minutes, considerably shorter than the 110 minute cut first shown at the American Film Market in Santa Monica, CA on November 4, 2006, and again at the Berlin Film Market on February 8, 2007. According to D-WAR production company Younggu Art Entertainment, the film was tightened to improve pacing based on feedback from preview screenings.

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Connections

Referenced in Nostalgia Critic: To Boldly Flee: Part VIII (2012)

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Soundtracks

Boilermaker
Written by Sarah Paul Ocampo, Aaron Huffman, Mark Dibeh and Bo Gilliland
Performed by Love Hotel

User Reviews

One of the worst films I've seen...in a long time

First off, I have no idea how this movie made it to the big screen. Its not even the low budget SCI-Fi channel movie, its just awful. Me and my friend who love action movies, Independence day, Jurassic Park, LotR, etc. went to see this movie expecting this movie to me a Transformers with dragons, mindless entertainment. All we got was a mindless hour and a half. The CG was not as bad as I was expecting, but the plot is so awful along with the acting, it made up for it. Its basically a Chinese legged of dragons returning every 500 years...Sounds like a good remake of Rain of Fire? No, The plot tries to be deeper than it should be leaving not only plot holes, but with magic, and a very small actual war between dragons(rather big snakes) it just gets ridiculous. The director attempted to add a bit of humor in the movie which fail. Me and my friend laughed through the whole thing(along with all 5 of the audience), and cant believed we spent money on this. The short trailer on TV makes up for most of the action while crap makes up the rest. I've seen a lot of B movies like Reptilian, The Cave, Spider, and others, but i have to say if you want a non stop laugh for an hour, watch this.

Story: 1/10 CG: 5/10 Acting:3/10

I don't drink...but it would have helped before watching this movie