Eragon

2006
US
104 min
PG

Directed by: Stefen Fangmeier
Cast: Edward Speleers, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Guillory, Robert Carlyle, John Malkovich, Garrett Hedlund, Rachel Weisz (voice)
Website: www.eragonmovie.com

Based on the successful novel by Christopher Paolini, 'Eragon' is the tale of a boy (Spelleers) and his dragon against the evil King Galbatorix (Malkovich). The special effects are impressive but otherwise this is a fairly lame opener for this muted fantasy franchise.