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DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

Cast:

Justin Wahlin - Ridley
Jeremy Irons - Profion
Zoe McLellan - Marina
Thora Birch - Empress Savina
Marlon Wayans - Snails
Bruce Payne - Damodar
Lee Arenberg - Elwood
Kristen Wilson - Norda

In the mystical land of Izmer, a class of Mages rule by means of magic and otherworldly powers. One Mage, Profion (Jeremy Irons), wants to rule the land by himself and hopes to topple the young and inexperienced Empress Savina (Thora Birch) by acquiring her mystical scepter--the key to controlling the Gold Dragons. To to counter Profion's plans, a young mage named Marina (Zoe McLellan) has to find the legendary Rod of Savrille--they key to controlling the Red Dragons. Marina teams up with a rowdy dwarf (Lee Arenberg), an elf (Kristen Wilson), and a pair of thieves named Ridley (Justin Whalin) and Snails (Marlon Wayans). But even with the help of this team, Marina's path to the Rod of Savrille is a rocky one laden with booby traps, puzzles, and Damodar (Bruce Payne)--Profion's henchman, who threatens death at every turn. Nonetheless, the Empress and her followers are determined to face the odds to prevent the evil Profion from triumphing. The popular role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons comes to life in this film with cutting edge special effects, culminating in an awe-inspiring battle between two hordes of dragons over a huge, elaborate, Gothic city.

Directed by Courtney Solomon - Rated PG-13

Critic Review

I am well aware of how bad most critics claimed this movies to be. Those critics do not appreciate a quality film about the expansion of the imagination. This movie is a beautiful movie which digs deep into our minds, searching for that one bit of fantasy we all wish to see. Unfortunately, this movie has that grasp of the imagination, but it lacks a decent plot, and quality acting. The element of conflict is proposed very well by the ever great Jeremy Irons and rising-star Bruce Payne. In fact, the only good acting came from these two villains. I can't say the same for the disgustingly irritating Marlon Wayans, or hot-shot Whalin. The movie lacks in most categories. However, it is an experience of the senses. It is visually pleasing, with some very well made computer graphics. If this movie excels in any sense, it is through an overwhelming visual display. Overall, it is a movie that is entertainment, rather than a quality film. "A visual stunner!"

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