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Dragonheart [HD DVD]

starring: Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer, Jason Isaacs
directed by: Rob Cohen

: Dragonheart [HD DVD]
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Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: HD DVD
Brand: Universal
EAN: 0025195009898
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Release Date: May 29, 2007
Running Time: 103 minutes
Sales Rank: 15502
Studio: Universal Studios Home Entertainment
Theatrical Release Date: May 31, 1996



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Universal DragonHeart - HD-DVD
In medieval England, Bowen, a gallant dragonslayer, comes upon Draco, the last dragon on Earth (who can talk). In a scheme that keeps Draco alive and earns money for Bowen, thedragon terrorizes a town, and Bowen 'kills' him to earn a reward. In the process, the two become close friends. But when King Einon, the evil ruler of the land, goes one step too far, Bowen and Draco-- both of whom have been betrayed by the despot in the past -- set out to defeat him. However, years ago the noble Draco gave half his heart to Einon in order to save the ruler's life. Therefore, ifEinon dies, so does Draco. Can Bowen find a way to kill Einon without losing his beloved, fire-breathing partner?

Amazon.com:
In the closing paragraph of his 1996 review of Dragonheart, noted critic Roger Ebert summed up this adventurous fantasy quite nicely: 'While no reasonable person over the age of 12 would presumably be able to take it seriously, there is nevertheless a lighthearted joy to it, a cheerfulness, an insouciance, that recalls the days when movies were content to be fun.' That's precisely the quality that makes Dragonheart so appealing, despite the fact that it didn't exactly take flight and breathe fire at the box office. The movie takes itself seriously without sacrificing the wit and cleverness that make it so entertaining. It's about the last of the great dragon slayers, Bowen (Dennis Quaid), who teams up with the last of the great dragons, Draco (and voiced by Sean Connery), after they realize that killing each other would put them both out of business! So they devise a bogus dragon-slaying act that's a huge hit as they tour from village to village. Later, they must rouse the peasantry against the loutish Prince Einon (David Thewlis), whose life was once saved by Draco, but who now violates the 'Old Code' of honor with a ruthless reign of terror. As Ebert rightly noted, Dragonheart is no masterpiece, and its story (which was originally conceived as a darker, more serious drama) isn't likely to capture everyone's heart (dragon or otherwise). But it's full of exciting action, witty dialogue, and gallant heroism, and in the presentation of a realistic talking dragon it's a milestone in computer-generated special effects, far surpassing the breakthroughs of Jurassic Park three years earlier. --Jeff Shannon.



Customer Reviews
Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - A fantasy movie with HEART.
This is an old fashioned knight and dragon fairy tale with a twist. I love this movie because of its ... Read More


Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Not a lot of heart in this
There was so much potential in the premise for Dragonheart. It could have been taken many steps further ... Read More


Rating: 4 out of 5 stars - HD-DVD version
Okay folks, I am guessing you have seen this movie as it is quite a few years old now so I will not bother ... Read More


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