Eragon

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"As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider."
  • PG
  • 2005
  • 2 hr 40 min
  • 5.1  (129,450)
  • 38

Eragon is an epic fantasy adventure film based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Christopher Paolini. The movie follows the story of a young farm boy named Eragon (Ed Speleers) who lives in the land of Alagaesia. One day, he stumbles upon a mysterious blue stone that turns out to be a dragon egg. As the egg hatches, Eragon becomes the dragon's rider, and together they embark on a journey to defeat the evil King Galbatorix who rules the land with an iron fist. Along the way, they meet numerous characters, including the wise Brom (Jeremy Irons), who teaches Eragon how to become a Dragon Rider, and the beautiful warrior princess, Arya (Sienna Guillory).

Eragon quickly learns that his newfound powers come with a great responsibility. As a Dragon Rider, he must help restore justice and peace to the land of Alagaesia. But this is not an easy task, as Galbatorix has an army of powerful and dangerous Magicians, known as Shade, at his disposal.

The film takes us on a thrilling adventure through breathtaking landscapes, where Eragon and his dragon, Saphira, fly through the skies and engage in battles with the King's army. The special effects used to bring the dragons to life in this movie are truly impressive, and coupled with the stunning cinematography, create a truly magical world that transports the viewer to a different time and place.

Throughout the film, Eragon learns the importance of bravery and sacrifice, and the true meaning of friendship and loyalty. He is forced to make tough decisions and face his fears, all while fighting for what he knows is right.

The cast is superb, with Ed Speleers delivering a strong performance as the courageous Eragon, and Jeremy Irons bringing depth and complexity to the role of Brom. Sienna Guillory is impressive as the fierce warrior princess, Arya, and the chemistry between her and Eragon is palpable.

The plot is engaging and keeps the viewer on the edge of their seat with its twists and turns. The battle scenes are intense and exciting, with the outcome always uncertain. The film's climax is truly epic, and leaves the viewer hoping for a sequel to continue the story.

While the movie does differ from the book in some aspects, it stays true to the spirit of the novel and fans of the book will appreciate the effort put into bringing their favorite characters to life on the big screen.

Overall, Eragon is a must-watch for fans of fantasy and adventure, with its stunning visuals, compelling characters, and thrilling plot. The movie captures the imagination and transports the viewer to a magical world filled with dragons, magic, and the enduring power of friendship.

Eragon is a 2005 fantasy movie with a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.1 and a MetaScore of 38.

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Eragon is available to watch, stream, download and buy on demand at Disney+, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube VOD and Vudu. Some platforms allow you to rent Eragon for a limited time or purchase the movie and download it to your device.
  • Release Date
    2005
  • MPAA Rating
    PG
  • Runtime
    2 hr 40 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    5.1  (129,450)
  • Metascore
    38
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