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Dungeons & Dragons
2000 107 min Czech Republic, United States of America PG-13 16+
★3.8
Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
Director: Courtney Solomon
🎭 Based on
«Dungeons & Dragons»
byGary Gygax
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Description
The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages” rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring equality and prosperity to her land, the evil mage Profion plots to depose her.
Budget:
$35M
US Gross:
$15.39M
Worldwide:
$15.19M
Starring
Justin Whalin
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Jeremy Irons
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Zoe McLellan
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Awards
Saturn Awards 2002
— Cinescape Genre Face of the Future – Best Actress
Key opinion
The 2000 Dungeons & Dragons film is widely regarded as a campy, flawed B-movie that fails as a serious adaptation but finds an audience among those who appreciate its whimsical, low-stakes energy. While critics pan the primitive visual effects and generic screenplay, some viewers find the over-the-top performances and earnest fantasy atmosphere to be an entertaining, albeit unintended, comedic experience.
| Acting | Jeremy Irons delivers an undeniably memorable and flamboyant performance that many interpret as either hilariously over-the-top or glaringly miscast. | |
| Production | The visual effects and costume design are consistently criticized for appearing cheap, dated, and unpolished for a theatrical feature of its budget. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies heavily on predictable clichés and lacks depth, though it remains functional enough to provide a linear, coherent adventure for those seeking casual entertainment. | |
| Pacing | The film features a rapid, forward-moving narrative that some viewers find engaging and fast-paced, while others perceive it as rushed, confusing, and lacking proper development. | |
| Originality | Despite its objective failures in quality, the movie possesses an infectious, lighthearted charm that makes it a "guilty pleasure" for fans of obscure or campy fantasy. |