Saw this movie in the theater back in '96 and was highly impressed by the SFX. Rented it recently for my son who is into swords, knights and dragons and am still pleasantly surprised at how well Drago's animation has held up (especially with the major advancement of CGI and Digital animation these last couple of years). Kudos to Rob Coleman at ILM for his work!
I appreciated the friendship forged between Bowen and Drago. I also find it interesting that Bowen is a dying breed as well, just like Drago being the last of the dragons, even though he doesn't realize it.
Yes, the Americans acting in this movie have British accents that come and go at times, but I found them still pretty believable and real. I also found the humor in Drago's character refreshing and fun.
***SPOILER***
I had totally forgotten the part when he snatches up Dina Myer and is found later serenading her by a waterfall. And the "I only chewed, but I didn't swallow." comment (aimed at the Bill Clinton line about his marijuana use) had me rolling on the floor laughing!
***END SPOILER***
It is also fun to see David Thewlis and Jason Isaacs acting side-by-side, before their rise to notoriety (especially here in the USA) in the Harry Potter films as of late.
Rent this one or if you see it on the markdown shelf, pick it up, it's a definite keeper!
I appreciated the friendship forged between Bowen and Drago. I also find it interesting that Bowen is a dying breed as well, just like Drago being the last of the dragons, even though he doesn't realize it.
Yes, the Americans acting in this movie have British accents that come and go at times, but I found them still pretty believable and real. I also found the humor in Drago's character refreshing and fun.
***SPOILER***
I had totally forgotten the part when he snatches up Dina Myer and is found later serenading her by a waterfall. And the "I only chewed, but I didn't swallow." comment (aimed at the Bill Clinton line about his marijuana use) had me rolling on the floor laughing!
***END SPOILER***
It is also fun to see David Thewlis and Jason Isaacs acting side-by-side, before their rise to notoriety (especially here in the USA) in the Harry Potter films as of late.
Rent this one or if you see it on the markdown shelf, pick it up, it's a definite keeper!