Eragon (2006) - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

mr2bob · 03-24-2007, 10:51 PM

Wife liked it more then I did, but it was ok. Saw at movies, she just bought the Blu-Ray disc...

HDforever! · 03-24-2007, 10:53 PM

I just rented this horror of a fantasy flick from Netflix just to see what the ruckus was about.

I think this is the Battlefield Earth or Star Wars Prequels of fantasy films! Even if you haven't read the books (count me in the group of "have-not's") the movie is dogged by a story line that was like someone sat on the remote and accidently hit the fast forward button all the way through. Horrible editing, horrible pacing, bad acting, and really stupid plot (if you can find one, that is).

Every big name actor in this film must have laughed all the way to the bank! The effects, for the most part, were well done.

The audio was pretty darn good, however, the LFE channel is recorded too hot. The video was okay, but not the best high def I've seen of late. MPEG-2 bitrates were only average.

If you want to see a GOOD, serious-minded, non-LOTR fantasy film with a dragon in it (and pretty doggon good early ILM S/FX) do yourselves a favor and rent DragonSlayer. I can't wait for that classic on Blu-ray! A MUST BUY!

Knight-Errant · 03-25-2007, 12:20 AM

Can't agree about the Star Wars prequel trilogy which I love but 100% agreed on Dragonslayer. Bring it on!

haushausman · 03-26-2007, 07:25 PM

Has anyone purchased Eragon on BD?

Haven't seen it yet and looks like a movie that'd be cool on BD.. or is it right up there with Dragon Heart? Appreciate any input.. thanks.

Deciazulado · 03-26-2007, 07:39 PM

may I suggest Search. theres a thread about Eragon already
the thread title is Eragon.....is it worth it?

sonik · 04-16-2007, 10:34 PM

just got eragon great pic+sound but why no extras even the 1 disc dvd has more

paul

Jim L · 04-17-2007, 12:35 AM

The picture and sound quality make this movie very enjoyable - especially the battle scenes and panoramic vistas while flying on the dragon!

You have to admit that the story is a little weak and some of the acting sucks, but for a short film in its genre it is enjoyable and re-watchable for me.

I just wish the Fox blu-ray movies weren't so expensive.

Scorxpion · 05-02-2007, 05:09 PM

A review of eragon on DVDFILE.COM

http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...=6030&Itemid=3

Quote:

"This is an excellent transfer that will satisfy."

wolfNaz · 05-02-2007, 09:08 PM

Eragon is just a blatant attempt to cash in on what was a relatively successful book.

The similarities between the book and the movie end at the title. It's not just an issue of it being difficult to compress a book into two hours... I'll put it this way. Eragon is to fantasy book/movies as Daredevil was to comic book/movies.

DV92Camaro · 05-02-2007, 10:28 PM

Eragon was a horrible movie. Mostly aimed towards kids. The acting is cheesy at times. But if you have kids, I think kids would certainly enjoy it.

brett_day · 03-17-2008, 04:50 PM

I love this movie! I am baffled by all the bad reviews this movie got. Okay the acting is maybe not the bestm but it is certainly not the worst and i thought the conversion to Blu was pretty awesome! Does anyone else here like this film? I hope they make a sequel!

Galactus · 03-17-2008, 04:55 PM

yah, I love this movie and theres gonna be two more sequels from what i hear i hope they make'em soon.

chasarms · 03-17-2008, 04:55 PM

I took my sons to see it. I thought it was pretty good. The special effects were very good. The story was OK. It looked to be set up for a part 2. I doubt we'll see it.

I wouldn't buy it on BD.

Galactus · 03-17-2008, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chasarms

I wouldn't buy it on BD.

well i would, the movie may not be LOTR but it was a good movie none the less.

kurtlingle · 03-17-2008, 05:05 PM

I liked it.

I think it could have been much better - they had 100 million to spend!

That said, my 2 sons just love Eragon and we bought it on DVD last year. Eventually we'll replace with the BD.

phranctoast · 03-17-2008, 05:06 PM

The books were great. Eragon and Eldest. The Third still hasnt been made.

The movies isnt terrible if you havent read the books. The movie was just so mediocre. They changed a lot from the books. It was also only an hour and a half. you rarely have decent book to movie translations in that amount of time.

robgmun · 03-17-2008, 05:06 PM

It was a sence for sence rip-off of star wars, i just sat there opened mouthed at the sheer cheek of it!!

weo4585 · 03-17-2008, 05:10 PM

I wonder how you pronounce the word "sence." You might be thinking of the word "scene"? I wouldn't mention it, but you did use it twice, so it seemed like you knew a word no one else knows.

nycomet · 03-17-2008, 05:10 PM

Top notch entertainment!

xman · 03-17-2008, 05:13 PM

Me and the kids really enjoyed this movie. Good transfer to Blu

03-26-2007, 07:25 PM	#44
haushausman Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Eragon - Worth buying? Has anyone purchased Eragon on BD? Haven't seen it yet and looks like a movie that'd be cool on BD.. or is it right up there with Dragon Heart? Appreciate any input.. thanks.

04-16-2007, 10:34 PM	#46
sonik New Member Member since:Mar 2007	eragon just got eragon great pic+sound but why no extras even the 1 disc dvd has more paul

04-17-2007, 12:35 AM	#47
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	Just got it too! The picture and sound quality make this movie very enjoyable - especially the battle scenes and panoramic vistas while flying on the dragon! You have to admit that the story is a little weak and some of the acting sucks, but for a short film in its genre it is enjoyable and re-watchable for me. I just wish the Fox blu-ray movies weren't so expensive.

03-17-2008, 04:50 PM	#51
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Eragon I love this movie! I am baffled by all the bad reviews this movie got. Okay the acting is maybe not the bestm but it is certainly not the worst and i thought the conversion to Blu was pretty awesome! Does anyone else here like this film? I hope they make a sequel!

03-24-2007, 10:51 PM	#41
mr2bob Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Central California	Wife liked it more then I did, but it was ok. Saw at movies, she just bought the Blu-Ray disc...

03-24-2007, 10:53 PM	#42
HDforever! Member Member since:Nov 2006	I just rented this horror of a fantasy flick from Netflix just to see what the ruckus was about. I think this is the Battlefield Earth or Star Wars Prequels of fantasy films! Even if you haven't read the books (count me in the group of "have-not's") the movie is dogged by a story line that was like someone sat on the remote and accidently hit the fast forward button all the way through. Horrible editing, horrible pacing, bad acting, and really stupid plot (if you can find one, that is). Every big name actor in this film must have laughed all the way to the bank! The effects, for the most part, were well done. The audio was pretty darn good, however, the LFE channel is recorded too hot. The video was okay, but not the best high def I've seen of late. MPEG-2 bitrates were only average. If you want to see a GOOD, serious-minded, non-LOTR fantasy film with a dragon in it (and pretty doggon good early ILM S/FX) do yourselves a favor and rent DragonSlayer. I can't wait for that classic on Blu-ray! A MUST BUY!

03-25-2007, 12:20 AM	#43
Knight-Errant Power Member Member since:Aug 2005 Location:Sheffield, UK	Can't agree about the Star Wars prequel trilogy which I love but 100% agreed on Dragonslayer. Bring it on!

03-26-2007, 07:39 PM	#45
Deciazulado Site Manager Top contributor Member since:Aug 2006 Location:USiberia Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:1161 Blu-ray collection:7055 DVD collection:4063	may I suggest Search. theres a thread about Eragon already the thread title is Eragon.....is it worth it?

05-02-2007, 05:09 PM	#48
Scorxpion Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Middle East,Lebanon Blu-ray collection:57	A review of eragon on DVDFILE.COM http://www.dvdfile.com/index.php?opt...=6030&Itemid=3 Quote: "This is an excellent transfer that will satisfy."

05-02-2007, 09:08 PM	#49
wolfNaz Member Member since:Apr 2007	Eragon is just a blatant attempt to cash in on what was a relatively successful book. The similarities between the book and the movie end at the title. It's not just an issue of it being difficult to compress a book into two hours... I'll put it this way. Eragon is to fantasy book/movies as Daredevil was to comic book/movies.

05-02-2007, 10:28 PM	#50
DV92Camaro Active Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:San Jose, CA	Eragon was a horrible movie. Mostly aimed towards kids. The acting is cheesy at times. But if you have kids, I think kids would certainly enjoy it.

03-17-2008, 04:55 PM	#52
Galactus Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pillars of Creation Blu-ray collection:60 Trading Score:31	yah, I love this movie and theres gonna be two more sequels from what i hear i hope they make'em soon.

03-17-2008, 04:55 PM	#53
chasarms Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray reviews: 1	I took my sons to see it. I thought it was pretty good. The special effects were very good. The story was OK. It looked to be set up for a part 2. I doubt we'll see it. I wouldn't buy it on BD.

03-17-2008, 05:05 PM	#55
kurtlingle Expert Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:82	I liked it. I think it could have been much better - they had 100 million to spend! That said, my 2 sons just love Eragon and we bought it on DVD last year. Eventually we'll replace with the BD.

03-17-2008, 05:06 PM	#56
phranctoast Power Member Member since:Aug 2006 Location:Long Island, NY;psn:phranctoast Blu-ray collection:78	The books were great. Eragon and Eldest. The Third still hasnt been made. The movies isnt terrible if you havent read the books. The movie was just so mediocre. They changed a lot from the books. It was also only an hour and a half. you rarely have decent book to movie translations in that amount of time.

03-17-2008, 05:06 PM	#57
robgmun Banned Member since:Nov 2007	It was a sence for sence rip-off of star wars, i just sat there opened mouthed at the sheer cheek of it!!

03-17-2008, 05:10 PM	#58
weo4585 Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Dallas, Texas	I wonder how you pronounce the word "sence." You might be thinking of the word "scene"? I wouldn't mention it, but you did use it twice, so it seemed like you knew a word no one else knows.

03-17-2008, 05:10 PM	#59
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	Top notch entertainment!

03-17-2008, 05:13 PM	#60
xman Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	Me and the kids really enjoyed this movie. Good transfer to Blu

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