Dragonheart [Region 2] | ![Dragonheart [Region 2]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/414K80567AL._SL500_.jpg) | Director: Rob Cohen
Actors: Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer, Jason Isaacs
Category: DVD
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Rating:  125 reviews
Sales Rank: 262584
Format: PAL
Languages: German (Original Language), English (Original Language), French (Original Language), Italian (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language), Polish (Original Language), Czech (Original Language), English (Subtitled), German (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Dutch (Subtitled), Portuguese (Subtitled), Swedish (Subtitled), Norwegian (Subtitled), Finnish (Subtitled), Danish (Subtitled)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
EAN: 4030521297487
ASIN: B00004RYVM
Theatrical Release Date: May 31, 1996
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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.
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Good time February 8, 2010
Zero
Dragonheart is a fun movie. Its no great work of art, but I liked it when it first came out, and it was fun to see it again.
 Dragonheart - Collector's Edition January 30, 2010
Arnita D. Brown (USA)
The young, sickly King Einon was wounded in a battle. In order for him to survive, he is healed by Draco, a dragon. Some years later, Bowen, a dragon slayer, encounters Draco. The two team up to form a traveling duo that perform an act, but the act is only known by themselves. Bowen supposedly "slays" Draco and then collects a reward from the town or village that he protects by killing the dragon who had been "terrorizing" them. From there, Bowen and Draco must save the entire kingdom from the rule of the now evil King Einon, who is part of Draco and Draco a part of him. Dragonheart is an incredibly uplifting movie. An amazing movie, an amazing cast and an amazing result. Get the movie, and get the soundtrack. You'll love them both.
The last Dragonslayer and Dragon...Good Fun December 7, 2009
L.K. (georgia)
I gave this 5 stars for its entertainment,fun,action, and wit...
Nice movie for family viewing or for fantasy
buff watchers........(some fighting scenes not for
under 8 or 9 years old)
I saw this movie on Tv and enjoyed it so much, i bought the
dvd..Bowen a knight&(dragonslayer) becomes friends Draco the
Dragon.(voice by Sean Connery)..and team up to right wrongs
inflicted on the people by Bowen's protege
Prince Einon who becomes King when his father
dies in battle...
Dragon Fun To Watch In This Mostly-Enjoyable Fantasy February 9, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This was kind of a Class-B fantasy-adventure story but with Grade A special effects (with the dragon) and sound. Those visual and audio treats make it worth watching. This was early "demo"-type DVD disc, exhibiting some excellent surround sound when very few other DVDs were as audibly as good.
The story begins a bit slowly but once the dragon appears it's a fun and fascinating movie to watch. A decade ago when this came out, I marveled, "It's amazing how they can make strange creatures so lifelike." Of course, FX has only gotten better and better.
For me, the dragon was the only endearing character in the movie. Dennis Quaid plays the good guy, but he's mostly annoying in here. I think it was his fake raspy voice that was irritating. In all, a fun movie.
At any rate, the movie is pure medieval fantasy and theology but entertaining enough for kids and adults. There is no bad language in here.
 Think All Dogs go to Heaven February 14, 2008
CircleswithinCircles (Minnesota, United States,NorthAmerica, Earth, Solar System, Milky Way, Local Group of galaxies, ????)
1 out of 5 found this review helpful
After watching this movie once some years ago, I developed a dislike for it. I cried too many time seeing that movie - too much like All Dogs Go to Heaven and Old Yeller in which an animal gave it life to protect a human. Yes for all its intellection and wits, the dragon is treated much like an animal - the kind that guards its human from dangers - after all, the dragon gave its heart to a sick noble then just stood there until the hero of the movie kill the noble for his evil deeds and die along with the evil noble instead of killing the noble himself.
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