Eragon
In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.
Critics Sentiment
Blue dragon Saphira hatches and bonds with Eragon
Ra'zac kill Eragon's uncle Garrow while searching for dragon
The film peaks with Saphira's introduction but immediately crashes during the rushed emotional beats of Garrow's death.
Eragon received mixed-to-negative reviews, with critics consistently praising Rachel Weisz's dragon voice work and the flight sequences while panning the wooden lead performance, rushed pacing, and derivative storytelling. The film's technical achievements couldn't overcome fundamental problems with dialogue, character development, and adaptation choices that disappointed both fans and general audiences.
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Ed Speleers
Eragon
Jeremy Irons
Brom
Sienna Guillory
Arya
Robert Carlyle
Durza
John Malkovich
King Galbatorix
Garrett Hedlund
Murtagh
Alun Armstrong
Uncle Garrow
Djimon Hounsou
Ajihad
Joss Stone
Angela
Rachel Weisz
Saphira (voice)
Christopher Egan
Roran
Gary Lewis
Hrothgar
Steve Speirs
Sloan
Caroline Chikezie
Nasuada
Richard Rifkin
Horst
Michael Mehlmann
Villager #1
Máté Haumann
Sergeant
Matt Devere
Tall Soldier
Andrea Fazekas
Horst's Wife
Ágnes Bánfalvy
Varden Woman
Crew
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