Why are there not many movies about knights & dragons? - Blu-ray Forum

sasquatch · 01-13-2010, 08:17 PM

So my 2.5 year old son is heavy into knights and dragons. He has a growing collection of Papo & Schleich stuff. We got Disney's Sleeping Beauty for him.

Then I start to realise that there just aren't a lot of medieval movies about dragons, and knights. There's really only 1 live action and its' the severely dated Dragonslayer.

With today's technology, I'd really love to see more fantasy movies. I mean, I don't get why we don't have a lot as it is between all the D&D pen & paper stuff, World of Warcraft, etc.

We have plenty of WWII flicks, plenty of flicks about animals (from Mickey Mouse and Bambi to Madagascar and Bug's Life)..plenty of sci-fi flicks...

So what's the deal? Why are there not many movies about dragons when they are as popular as space ships and tanks?

mikejet · 01-13-2010, 08:24 PM

This is why:

SquidPuppet · 01-13-2010, 08:24 PM

Animated. Excellent.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...-Blu-ray/4778/

LordCrumb · 01-13-2010, 08:25 PM

Dragonheart is such a good film. I hope it comes out on BD in Australia soon.

Teabaggins · 01-13-2010, 08:29 PM

there is always the brilliant modern day classic by Uwe Bol....In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

sasquatch · 01-13-2010, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

there is always the brilliant modern day classic by Uwe Bol....In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

OMG. Burt Reynolds is in that.

MattW · 01-13-2010, 08:43 PM

i always thouht reign fire was a cool dragon movie, no knights, but some great kick ass guys like christian bale, matt mconahay, gerard butler

sasquatch · 01-13-2010, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

This is why:

hahaha nice. yeah that's why all right. forgot about that one. my son might like it though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Animated. Excellent.

https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...-Blu-ray/4778/

that looks interesting, i'll check it out thanks.

jadedeath · 01-13-2010, 09:08 PM

Mathew McConaughey as Vin Diesel before Vin Diesel was cool... {which has YET to happen}

Logan

jadedeath · 01-13-2010, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikejet

This is why:

A movie that made it's money back in theaters and spawned at least one sequel is the reason why they don't make many movies about Dragons?

No.

I'd say that blame lies squarely with the Dungeon's and Dragons movie.

Logan

kevinbr100 · 01-13-2010, 09:32 PM

what about eragon?

EricJ · 01-14-2010, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jadedeath

A movie that made it's money back in theaters and spawned at least one sequel is the reason why they don't make many movies about Dragons?
No.
I'd say that blame lies squarely with the Dungeon's and Dragons movie.

No, I'd say it lay pretty danged squarely with "Dragonheart".

And the old-school purists who said Dragonslayer did it better WITHOUT CGI, Sean Connery, or ear-bendingly corny dialogue. By which point, the D&D Movie and Eragon were practically afterthoughts (ie. "Oh, what, those things again??")

(And yes, I know the OP already knows about the movie from his earlier thread, but hey: It was the reason.

)

repete66211 · 01-14-2010, 04:28 AM

I suppose the reason there aren't any dragon movies is because dragons aren't real. Sure, there are movies about other mythical creatures (i.e. vampires, vampires and vampires), but I think dragons are just a little shop-worn.

starbinger · 01-14-2010, 05:02 AM

Ok may I suggest getting ready for "How To Train Your Dragon" in theaters in March in 3D. I also would suggest Sword and the Stone for your son. It's a little dated and not on blu but still a good film with similar elements.

STARSCREAM · 01-14-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by starbinger

ok may i suggest getting ready for "how to train your dragon" in theaters in march in 3d. I also would suggest sword and the stone for your son. It's a little dated and not on blu but still a good film with similar elements.

+1

koontz1973 · 01-14-2010, 05:42 AM

For your son:

Shreck 1 and 3
Pete' Dragon

For you:
Reign of Fire

Turnda643 · 01-14-2010, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by koontz1973

For your son:

Shreck 1 and 3
Pete' Dragon

For you:
Reign of Fire

I love Pete's Dragon. Don't we'll ever see it come to Blu, but theres always hope.

As for knight movies? Excalibur has always been a fav of mine. and as I understand, it will making it's way onto Blu this year. But then again, thats more for adults based on a couple scenes there.

Porkchop Express · 01-14-2010, 12:12 PM

I saw a preview for How to Train Your Dragon by Dreamworks when I saw Avatar, it looked really good.

EricJ · 01-14-2010, 03:36 PM

(Am I the only one, btw, whose theater accidentally put the big display for "How to Train Your Dragon" too near the alcove with the restrooms?--
Prompting unfortunate jokes about "But I already know how to....ohh, 'Train', never mind!")

Al_The_Strange · 01-14-2010, 03:55 PM

"Dragonslayer" suddenly came to mind; I thought it was pretty cool. Might be a bit too graphic and intense for a little kid though.

"Sleeping Beauty" had the dragon and knight fight at the very end, but it was a very short scene.

Other than that, and what's already been mentioned, I gotta agree that fantasy movies about dragons (or fantasy movies in general) are in short supply.

01-13-2010, 08:17 PM	#1
sasquatch Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Pennsylvania Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:2	Why are there not many movies about knights & dragons? So my 2.5 year old son is heavy into knights and dragons. He has a growing collection of Papo & Schleich stuff. We got Disney's Sleeping Beauty for him. Then I start to realise that there just aren't a lot of medieval movies about dragons, and knights. There's really only 1 live action and its' the severely dated Dragonslayer. With today's technology, I'd really love to see more fantasy movies. I mean, I don't get why we don't have a lot as it is between all the D&D pen & paper stuff, World of Warcraft, etc. We have plenty of WWII flicks, plenty of flicks about animals (from Mickey Mouse and Bambi to Madagascar and Bug's Life)..plenty of sci-fi flicks... So what's the deal? Why are there not many movies about dragons when they are as popular as space ships and tanks?

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01-13-2010, 08:24 PM	#2
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	This is why:

01-13-2010, 08:24 PM	#3
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Animated. Excellent. https://www.blu-ray.com/movies/Drago...-Blu-ray/4778/

01-13-2010, 08:25 PM	#4
LordCrumb Moderator Top contributor Member since:May 2009 Location:New Zealand Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:405 Blu-ray collection:2924 DVD collection:109 Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:67	Dragonheart is such a good film. I hope it comes out on BD in Australia soon.

01-13-2010, 08:29 PM	#5
Teabaggins Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2008	there is always the brilliant modern day classic by Uwe Bol....In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

01-13-2010, 08:43 PM	#7
MattW Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:42	i always thouht reign fire was a cool dragon movie, no knights, but some great kick ass guys like christian bale, matt mconahay, gerard butler

01-13-2010, 09:08 PM	#9
jadedeath Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007	Mathew McConaughey as Vin Diesel before Vin Diesel was cool... {which has YET to happen} Logan

01-13-2010, 09:32 PM	#11
kevinbr100 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray collection:459 Blu-ray reviews: 4	what about eragon?

01-14-2010, 04:28 AM	#13
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I suppose the reason there aren't any dragon movies is because dragons aren't real. Sure, there are movies about other mythical creatures (i.e. vampires, vampires and vampires), but I think dragons are just a little shop-worn.

01-14-2010, 05:02 AM	#14
starbinger Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Holden, WV Blu-ray collection:64 Trading Score:1	Ok may I suggest getting ready for "How To Train Your Dragon" in theaters in March in 3D. I also would suggest Sword and the Stone for your son. It's a little dated and not on blu but still a good film with similar elements.

01-14-2010, 05:42 AM	#16
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	For your son: Shreck 1 and 3 Pete' Dragon For you: Reign of Fire

01-14-2010, 12:12 PM	#18
Porkchop Express Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Detroit,MI Blu-ray collection:261 Blu-ray reviews:4	I saw a preview for How to Train Your Dragon by Dreamworks when I saw Avatar, it looked really good.

01-14-2010, 03:36 PM	#19
EricJ Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:The Paradise of New England Blu-ray collection:6	(Am I the only one, btw, whose theater accidentally put the big display for "How to Train Your Dragon" too near the alcove with the restrooms?-- Prompting unfortunate jokes about "But I already know how to....ohh, 'Train', never mind!")

01-14-2010, 03:55 PM	#20
Al_The_Strange Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Out there...past them trees... Home Theater Gallery:126 4K collection:1125 Blu-ray collection:4949 DVD collection:530 Digital collection:1008 Blu-ray reviews: 132 Trading Score:32	"Dragonslayer" suddenly came to mind; I thought it was pretty cool. Might be a bit too graphic and intense for a little kid though. "Sleeping Beauty" had the dragon and knight fight at the very end, but it was a very short scene. Other than that, and what's already been mentioned, I gotta agree that fantasy movies about dragons (or fantasy movies in general) are in short supply.

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