I recorded Eragon off of HBO a few days ago and finished watching it Wednesday night. It was not so good. The editing was pretty shabby, and I even have an issue with the casting (which I hardly ever complain about). The two actors who were supposed to be cousins looked so much alike that I couldn't tell them apart. Luckily, that it only a problem for the first 15 minutes of the film. I thought that Jeremy Irons did a pretty good job, and Robert Carlyle did a nice job as the shade, but I really didn't like anyone else so much. Additionally, there were many times when a horse was somehow able to keep up with a Dragon, even when the Dragon was intentionally trying to get someplace very quickly. I watched it to the end because it is fantasy and I like fantasy, but I give it a thumbs-down.The book was better (which isn't saying much as I also was not a huge fan of the book).
One thumb down (Cheryl didn't watch this one - no interest).
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I had similar issues with the film. At least you didn't have to pay to see in the theater. I will add that seeing it on the big screen in the theater adds absolutely nothing to the viewing experience (that is to say it's just as bad in the theater).
I haven't seen it yet, but heard plenty of bad reviews. I'll see it eventually, mostly for the effects. I am a mild fan of the book, but have my issues with it. Mostly I was impressed by the story of the author. Jessica Stone was surprised I had actually read both books; she really didn't like it.
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