The 2000 film Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy adventure film directed by Courtney Solomon and starring Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Marlon Wayans, and Justin Whalin. It is based on the role-playing game of the same name.
The film follows a group of adventurers who are hired by a young empress named Savina (Thora Birch) to retrieve a magical artifact known as the Rod of Savrille. The Rod of Savrille is a powerful artifact that can be used to control the red dragons of Izmer, a fictional land ruled by Savina. The evil wizard Profion (Jeremy Irons) has stolen the Rod of Savrille and is plotting to overthrow Savina and rule Izmer himself.
Savina hires a group of adventurers to retrieve the Rod of Savrille and defeat Profion. The group is led by Ridley (Justin Whalin), a thief, and Snails (Marlon Wayans), a bard. The other members of the group include Marina (Zoe McLellan), a sorceress; Elwood (Lee Arenberg), a dwarf warrior; and Damodar (Bruce Payne), a half-elf ranger.
The adventurers travel across Izmer, facing a variety of dangers along the way. They must battle monsters, overcome traps, and outsmart rival adventurers. They also learn more about each other and their own motivations along the way.
In the end, the adventurers defeat Profion and return the Rod of Savrille to Savina. They are hailed as heroes and rewarded for their bravery. However, the victory comes at a cost, as some of the adventurers are killed or injured in the process.
The film Dungeons & Dragons is a visually stunning film with impressive special effects. The action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting to watch. The performances are also strong, with Jeremy Irons giving a particularly memorable performance as the villainous Profion.
However, the film is not without its flaws. The plot is often convoluted and confusing, and its pacing is uneven. Additionally, some of the characters are underdeveloped, and the film's humor is often juvenile.
Overall, Dungeons & Dragons is a flawed but entertaining film that is sure to appeal to fans of the game and fantasy adventures in general. It is a film that is best enjoyed with a group of friends and a sense of humor.
Here are some additional details about the film:
- The film features a number of classic Dungeons & Dragons monsters, including dragons, orcs, and goblins.
- The film also features a number of spells and magical items that are familiar to Dungeons & Dragons players.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Brian Tyler, who is known for his work on films such as Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World.
- The film was shot on location in Morocco and England.
- The film's budget was $40 million, and it grossed $163 million at the box office.
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Cast
- Justin Whalin as Ridley Freeborn, a rogue/thief
- Marlon Wayans as Snails, a rogue/thief
- Zoe McLellan as Marina Pretensa, a young mage
- Lee Arenberg as Elwood, a dwarf fighter
- Kristen Wilson as Norda, an elven ranger
- Jeremy Irons as Mage Profion
- Bruce Payne as Damodar
- Thora Birch as Empress Savina
- Edward Jewesbury as Vildan Vildir
- Richard O'Brien as Xilus, leader of a thieves guild
- Tom Baker as Halvarth the Elf
- Robert Miano as Azmath
- Tomas Havrlik and Stanislav Ondricek as Mages
- Martin Astles and Matthew O'Toole as Orcs
- David O'Kelly as Three Eyes Kia Jam, Nicolas Rochette, and David Mandis as thieves
- Robert Henny as Crimson Brigade
- Roman Hemala as Council Mage
- Andrew Blau and Marta Urbanová as elves
- Jirí Machácek as Loyalist General
Director: Courtney Solomon
Writers: Carroll Cartwright Topper Lilien
Box Office Gross: $33,978,694
Distributor: New Line Cinema
Genre: Action Adventure Fantasy
Release Date: December 8, 2000