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Post by Rey Kahuka on May 3, 2023 12:24:25 GMT
So why did it flop at the box office? I thought it was goofy fun, but maybe fantasy audiences expect too much these days? We've now had epics like LOTR and GOT, then comes this goofball comedy without an established backstory. There's actually a ton of D&D lore (some of which is mined in the film), but the property doesn't have the literary following of LOTR or GOT that easily translates to the box office. Maybe fans of the property were annoyed that it was being reduced to a joke again, though nothing like that garbage from 2000. For what it was, I thought it was fine.
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Post by Nora on May 3, 2023 15:12:09 GMT
So why did it flop at the box office? because it had no character depth and too many characters and felt more like a fan service than a real movie. felt like a shallow marketing product to me.
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Post by Vits on Jun 3, 2023 5:53:00 GMT
If I had seen DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 2000 when it was released, I would’ve said “The CGI looks terrible by today’s standards”. Imagine how I feel watching it for the first time in 2023! To be fair, the movie doesn’t completely rely on it. Enough time is dedicated to showcasing the practical effects (the makeup used for creatures in particular is very good) and the sets. There are a couple of moments with interesting lighting choices. It’s not explained why water catches fire when it comes into contact with dragon’s blood, but it’s a cool concept, as well as a unique piece of lore that helps the movie create its own identity. Unfortunately, none of what I’ve listed compensates for the uninteresting plot and the underdeveloped romance. Justin Whalin, Bruce Payne, Thora Birch, Richard O’Brien and David O'Kelly’s performances are bad. So is Zoe McLellan’s, but she has one scene where she’s actually convincing (the one where her character is being interrogated by one of the villains). Marlon Wayans is very annoying, but I can’t place all the blame on him. I can’t imagine any other actor doing something different based on how this character was written. You know, I used to think magic wasn’t real, but the movie has changed my point of view. Not because it immersed me in its world, but because I never thought I would see Jeremy Irons embarrass himself on screen to this degree. That means that nothing in this life is impossible.
1/10
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 2: WRATH OF THE DRAGON GOD
0/10
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 3: THE BOOK OF VILE DARKNESS tries to be more personal than its predecessors. These are all adventures movies, but here, the heroes aren’t constantly jumping from one place to the other. Each situation is given its time, to prevent them from feeling like a bunch of stops during the journey. There’s enough room for the characters to express how they feel about each situation, as well as what motivates them to make the decisions they make. Therefore, this sequel should be more fun… so why was I bored for the third time in a row? Two reasons: A) this new approach doesn’t hide the abundance of clichés; and B) most of the actors aren’t able to convey the required emotions. You’d think this was released in the late ‘90s, based on the production values and the aesthetic, but surprisingly, it’s from 2012!
3/10
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS: HONOR AMONG THIEVES
6/10
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Post by merh on Jun 5, 2023 5:17:46 GMT
So why did it flop at the box office? The one thing the lockdown streaming mess did was introduce a means for people who don't particularly like group settings to see theatrical releases in their own homes. This was released theatrically March 31. I got the steel book in the mail May 30th. Streaming was, what, a week or 2 earlier? So for waiting 6 weeks the audience could see it at home, skipping the theater experience.
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