Dragonheart - Collector's Edition

Dragonheart - Collector's Edition
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DVD Review: Dragonheart...
Summary: 3 Stars

First of all, I will begin by saying that "Draco" is awesome. The computer graphics of the Infernal Machine truly breathes LIFE into this most magnificent dragon. However, animation of this style & callibre clashes with the personality ascribed to this character. There is an incongruency between the wonderous spectacle of the creature, & the rather goofball & inappropriate sense of humor. Plus, the voice leaves much to be desired as well. It simply sounds too "human".

A better depiction could have created, had the dragon spoke telepathically, with an echoing voice, thus preserving the awe & the fearsomeness. The mismatched personality is the major factor that prevents this movie from becoming a classic. The director should have taken lessons from DRAGONSLAYER, & studying the marvellous dragon therein. Compared to THAT dragon, this one's demeanour is that of a puppy's. Now, if the two could be combined, then THERE you would have something TRULY remarkable!

Besides the disturbingly dissilusioning character miss, which is comparitavely akin to hearing a "meow" coming out from a pitbull, there's the coitus interruptus mentalis of many of the scenes. That is, some of the more impressive events & astonishing visuals are cut short, just as the heart begins to soar. One is left with mouth agape, as the next scene jumps in before its time. Quite frustrating.

The anti-hero is pathetic. Basically, a zit on two legs, who is not quite cruel enough, dynamic enough, creative enough, aesthetic enough. Although the all-white attire is appropriate, in this case.

One particularly annoying storyline in the movie, deals with Draco & the dragonhunter making a pact with eachother, to make money. They scam villagers {which is fine by Me}, by faking his death, as the dragonhunter collects treasure & fame. One would naturally think, that if two foes came together, after one has killed off the others ENTIRE race, that the fury of revenge would predominate. But after a mere scuffle, in which the dragonhunter gets comically stuck in the dragon's mouth, they strike the ridiculous deal, & it's all "forgive & forget" after that. What infuriating nonsense! The battle should have been to the death!

Unfortunately, Dragonheart is disappointing. I sympathize with all you fantasy-adventure enthusiasts, for such Am I too. This movie is overrated. But if you wish to observe where new computer graphics technology ig going, this, along with Jurassic Park, are the flicks to pick.

Also disappointing, I must say, is the lack of maidens. The one that is there, however, did not reveal any cleavage, so one's more epicurian interests were left unstimulated. For this could have made for a more interesting movie. It could have made up for the other deficiencies, instead of becominf a deficiency itself. Indeed, an "R" rating could have done wonders for this movie.

If you wish to see a truly GREAT dragon movie, rent DRAGONSLAYER. Here's a well-rounded movie with perfect persective, incredible special effects, bewitching panoramas, wonderful aesthetics, many pretty damsels, a fantastic dragon, an omnipotent Wizard, a likeable, though sometimes annoying apprentice, & a solid, highly Imaginative plot. DRAGONSLAYER fills the gaps that Dragonheart leaves open.

Perhaps a better dragon movie with a Draco-esque dragon will be made. If so, that would be truly special!

"Dragon, dragon, o` shiny scale
Dragon, dragon, 'neath the dale
Leathern wings, black as Night
Hades' flames, thine eyes shine bright
Sharp of tooth, long of claw
Thine beauty reigns above all law
Lovely is thine mystery
Dragon, I am part of thee!"

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