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Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God
2005 105 min Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.1
Action, Adventure, Fantasy, TV Movie
Director: Gerry Lively
🎭 Based on
«Dungeons & Dragons»
byGary Gygax
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Description
Due to a curse from his former master Profion, Damodar survived his death by Ridley Freeborn as an undead entity in pursuit of an evil artifact for some hundred years, so that he might be capable of unleashing unstoppable destruction on Izmir and the descendants of those who caused his demise.
Starring
Bruce Payne
Actor
Mark Dymond
Actor
Clemency Burton-Hill
Actor
Key opinion
Dungeons & Dragons: Wrath of the Dragon God is a polarizing, low-budget fantasy film that functions better as a modest genre piece than as a high-spectacle blockbuster. While critics frequently pan its poor CGI, cliché-ridden script, and thin characterization, some viewers appreciate its earnest adherence to tabletop role-playing tropes and surprisingly competent atmosphere.
| Acting | Bruce Payne provides the film's most charismatic performance, successfully anchoring the production as the returning villain Damodar. | |
| Production | The film is consistently criticized for utilizing cheap, unconvincing CGI and visual effects that feel inferior to the standards of professional fantasy cinema. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed as a collection of tired fantasy clichés, though some viewers enjoy how it mirrors the functional, quest-based structure of a tabletop gaming session. | |
| Score | The score is often noted as a surprising highlight that maintains a dark, epic tone despite the modest quality of the accompanying visuals. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's overall quality are deeply divided; some find the "B-movie" experience unintentionally hilarious or charmingly nostalgic, while others dismiss the production as unwatchable trash. |