Dragonheart - 2 Legendary Tales Double Bill | 
| Directors: Doug Lefler, Rob Cohen
Actors: Dennis Quaid, Sean Connery, Dina Meyer, Pete Postlethwaite, Christopher Masterson
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 14766
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 188 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: MCAD24688D
ISBN: 0783289561
UPC: 025192468827
EAN: 9780783289564
ASIN: B0000WN0SW
Theatrical Release Date: May 31, 1996
Release Date: March 2, 2004
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Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 05/22/2007 Run time: 188 minutes
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| Customer Reviews: Read 23 more reviews...
 Both movies are GREAT! May 13, 2009
Fairykind (TN, USA)
This is a great buy for 2 wonderful movies! I don't understand why some have complained and put down the second movie, it was as good as the first and a very good sequel! Visibly some people just want to be able to criticize for the sake of criticizing...The second movie has good martial arts display, the fights are not as much as in the first movie but this is in no way affecting the quality of the movie, there is humour, the scenery is just as beautiful, the story is as meaningful, there is a good twist to the story and it gives such a good ending to the story started with Dragonheart. I won't say why because I don't want to spoil anyone discovery. The 2 movies show dragons in a good light, thus the message is sent that what is despised by reputation is worth taking time to know for yourself and that in the end is worth knowing...there is more than just "black" or "white". This a great family movie. So relax, and enjoy!
Awesome! March 10, 2009
LeoraKate (Minnesota, USA)
Bought this for my 10 year old son at Christmas. He loved both of these when we rented them out and I'd been keeping my eyes open for a good price. I love getting two movies in one! This was cheaper than either individually! Thanks, Amazon, for the awesome deal!
Dragonheart Review January 19, 2009
C. Egan
This movie makes me laugh. Dennis Quaid is great as the dragon slayer, and Sean Connery is WONDERFUL as the dragon's voice. Of course, Dennis has to battle the evil king, who really is evil to the people, and there is more to it than that, but you have to watch it to find out, if I tell you it will give it away. It is a fun movie, with some drama, but mostly fun, worth watching more than once for sure!
 Dragon Heart October 24, 2008
Kimberly Matthews
This set is definitely a bargain. Though I have yet to watch the prequel, I can say that the first movie is still the classic tale of fantasy I remembered it to be. A very enjoyable movie with lots of emotion.
Fantasy & Imagination are still alive in our hearts... September 8, 2008
Patrick Selitrenny (Switzerland a.k.a. Helvetia Felix)
First of all, this review is directed to the double-bill version of the DVD, which contains on a double-sided disc the original widescreen movie and alas, also its worse, "meant" for TV, cousin, for which I only give two stars for the effort.
Sean Connery, although just in voice, steals the show from anyone else in the movie. And how could it be else?
It is as if they wrote the character of Draco, the dragon, fitting it to him and his skills as an actor. A true one at that.
Pity he retired, but when one thinks about what Hollywood offers nowadays, with perhaps a few exceptions, it is more than comprehensible.
But back to this tiny gem of a movie.
It has the style and the flavor of the old good tales of Merlin, Arthur and his good Table Round, combined with an intelligent twist on the myth of Dragons.
There is plenty of action in it, as well as drama, comedy and the eternal "good vs. evil" theme.
But the difference lies in how the story was developed.
It is not taken from the usual comic-book style as is the habit of many unimaginative movie-makers today, but rather interwoven with Celtic myth and often referring the "Old Code" of the, by now gone, fellowship of Knights devoted to justice and righteousness introduced by King Arthur, a few decades earlier.
It is the story of real friendship, faith and character strength, but it never turns itself into a preachy piece of moralizing babble.
It simply "shows" us these virtues in motion.
It is a movie for the entire family and can even be watched by unattended children.
It is a well-layered movie that flows like water and never gets boring.
This is also a thinking man's movie, despite its mythological contents and highly adventurous action scenes.
Like Draco, this movie belongs among the stars for nobleness and purity of Heart.
It goes beyond religious beliefs or moral tales, it is a very well studied weave of a tale, told by someone who knows what it is required from a skillful storyteller.
Alas, the second movie is not as well written or intelligent as the first one, and is forgettable at best, being just another adventure outing.
I would have dropped the second altogether, since it does not add to the glitter of the first one, but for completeness-sake, we might forgive Universal and think that a comparison is in order.
A comparison between true Art and purely commercial endeavor and the usual "milking the cow".
With Sean Connery, we get Dennis Quaid as a Knight of the "Old Code", played fairly well by him, considering he also starred in movies like "Enemy Mine" which had a very similar approach, Peter Postlethwaite, whose skills as an actor are undisputed and the legendary Julie Christie, who in a secondary role, shines as usual.
When we talk about Art, we also must remember the music of a movie, and this one has a very lovely score composed by the very talented Randy Edelman.
In my humble view, this is a must buy DVD for the entire family.
If you like the Dark Ages, its histories, myths and tales of Chivalry, then this one should belong in your shelves together with "The Mists of Avalon", "Excalibur", "Knights of the Round Table", and "Dragonslayer" (another wonderful installation on the theme, starring a very young Peter MacNichol and an old veteran like Ralph Richardson, master of actors).
Take your pick, but remember that this movie (Dragonheart) in its Widescreen scope (2.35:1) and excellent DD 5.1 Surround sound is well worth the effort.
After watching the movie, if you have the chance, take a stroll, raise your nose up to the night sky and contemplate the stars, then simply start dreaming...
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