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Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

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Reviews Counted:86

Fresh:9

Rotten:77

Average Rating:3.1/10

Consensus: Critics say this movie has a cheap look and is badly directed. Despite the presence of talented actors, the performances are really bad, and additionally, some people are offended at Marlon Wayans' character, calling it a racist throwback to black stereotypes.

Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: The Empire of Izmer has long been a divided land. The Mages -- an elite group of magic users -- rule whilst the lowly commoners are powerless. Izmer's young Empress, Savina (Thora Birch), wants... The Empire of Izmer has long been a divided land. The Mages -- an elite group of magic users -- rule whilst the lowly commoners are powerless. Izmer's young Empress, Savina (Thora Birch), wants equality and prosperity for all, but the evil Mage Profion (Jeremy Irons) is plotting to depose her, and establish his own rule.

The Empress possesses a scepter which controls Izmer's Golden Dragons. To challenge her rule, Profion must have the scepter, and tricks the Council of Mages into believing Savina is unfit to hold it. Knowing that Profion will bring death and destruction to Izmer, Savina, must find the legendary Rod of Savrille, a mythical rod that has the power to control Red Dragons, a species even mightier than the Gold.

Enter two thieves, Ridley (Justin Whalin) and Snails (Marlon Wayans), who unwittingly become instrumental in Savina's search for the Rod. Joined by a feisty Dwarf named Elwood (Lee Arenberg), and helped by the Empress's expert tracker, the Elf Norda (Kristen Wilson), the young heroes go in search of the Rod of Savrille.

From the deadly maze of the Thieves Guild at Antius to an Elven Village, secret grotto and abandoned castles, Ridley and his band must outwit Profion's chief henchman Damodar (Bruce Payne) at every turn while back in Izmer, Profion prepares to do battle with the Empress. All depends on the Rod, but outcome of the race to reach it first is far from certain, and Izmar's very survival hangs in the balance… [More]

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Bruce Payne

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Justin Whalin, Bruce Payne, Marlon Wayans, Kristen Wilson, Lee Arenberg, Robert Miano, Tom Baker, Richard O'Brien, Zoe McLellan, Edward Jewesbury

Director: Courtney Solomon

Director: Courtney Solomon
Screenwriter: Topper Lilien, Mark Leahy, Carroll Cartwright
Producer: Corey Solomon, Kia Jam, Tom Hammell
Composer: Justin Caine Burnett
Studio: New Line Cinema

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We still like it better than Attack of the Clones . . .

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Eugene Novikov
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Most of the special effects have that vapory digital look that has become very ho-hum by now.

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Any dungeon master worth his 20-sided dice could have whipped up a better scenario.

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