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Actors: Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Djimon Hounsou, Sienna Guillory
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| Review Summary and Plot Commentary about Eragon |
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"Eragon" is based on the first of Christopher Paolini's best-selling novels which he wrote while he was still a teen. And although its commercials make the film look a bit like a "Lord of the Rings" clone, once you watch a bit more of it you realize that its not a complete clone but rather seems to be a derivative of quite a lot of fantasy stories. It's a complete fantasy with dragons and blind fortune tellers evil kings and wise mentors.
The protagonist of the movie happens to be a young boy played by newcomer Edward Speleers. He is a poor farm kid whose family finds happiness in their simple lives. He stumbles upon a blue rock which he picks up thinking it to be a semi precious gem or something that might bring him into some cash. Instead it brought him a dragon!
A pretty blue dragon who at times seems like a weird cross between a long necked doggie and a dinosaur but who cares as long as its cute and voiced by Rachel Weisz. The hatchling is named Saphira, because of its sapphire blue color, and grows to full size in a matter of hours. It has a strange telepathic link with his dragon rider Eragon and they soon develop a strong bond of friendship.
And just as in every other fantasy movie, a mentor and guide appeared as a stranger to teach Eragon how to handle his new found courage and his dragon friend. Together the mentor Brom (Jeremy Irons) and Saphira tell Eragon that it is his destiny to save the world.
As it is said in the movie, Eragon happened to be “one part brave and three parts fool” so his foolishness tells him to be the hero and he accepts the fact that he has to defeat the evil king Galbatorix played by John Malkovich
Robert Carlyle plays a red haired sorcerer named Durza whose evil army of Urgals are just a bunch of fat, bald guys with red contact lenses—scary.
The movie extends into much predictable battles between the good and the evil. Eragon joins a group of rebels who were only too happy to meet another King Galbatorix enemy. There is a lot of drama in the movie which includes a lot of sword fights and some hints of romance between Eragon and the brave but beautiful rebel Arya played by Seiessa.
The movie has been rated 10 due to a lot of fantasuy wars but over all it is a good afternoon movie which can be enjoyed with the family.
--zainab iqtidar, Resident Scholar
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| Analysis of Eragon |
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Composition of Movie
Actual chase scenes or violence - 50%
Planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzle - 20%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 30%
**Fantasy or Science Fiction?**
- fantasy story on another world/distant past
Mental/Magical powers focus
Yes
kind of powers:
- talk with/control animals
Giant monster movie?
Yes
Kind of monster
- Dragon(s)
Main Character
Identity:
- Male
Profession/status:
- farmer
Age:
- 20's-30's
Has special powers?
Yes
Magical/mental powers of main character:
- can talk to animals
- telekinesis
Is this an ordinary person caught up in events?
Yes
Hair color?
- blonde
Hair type
- (man) short/medium curly
Body type
- average (man)
Unclothed?
- Chest
Events of movie makes character more...
- aggressive
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor?
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Secondary Main Character
Identity:
- magical being, female
How much in movie?
- 60%
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male
Age:
- 40's-50's
Profession/status:
- Prince/Nobleman/King
Eccentric:
Yes
- obsessed
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- 40%
Hair color
- bald
Hair style
- (man) bald
Body type
- muscular (man)
Physical condition
- average physique
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Setting
Mountains?
Yes
Forests?
Yes
Style
Accounts of torture and death?
- generic/vague references to death/punishment
Tone of movie
- upbeat
Is this movie based on a
- book
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