

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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