Dudes & Dragons (2015)

It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.

This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

I picked this movie up out of curiosity, having never heard of it before. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The story, while simple, was lighthearted and enjoyable. And the characters were likable and fun. Many of the references and sight-gags used had a Mel Brooks quality to them and fit the tone of the movie and never distracted from the movie its self. The CGI, while not blockbuster quality, was decent. The practical effects and make-up were very well done. The only flaw I could personally find with it was the use of Blue screen, which was clearly used because of budgetary reasons, could be a bit distracting at times, but also gave it a somewhat stylized look. I'd recommend Dudes and Dragons to fans of Fantasy and Spoof movies, and players of D&D.

For a low budget movie with questionable cgi this is a slow burner that does catch fire.Where this wins over similar competitors is its awareness of its audience. Its smart humour is based in solid foundations of its watchers references whether it is Star Wars or Lord of the Rings (OK I gave it away), it's a nerd movie. Still with solid actors like Marsters, Johnston as protagonists and even Denton who projects himself well beyond some excellent Orc makeup effects this film is in safe hands. Luke Perry I would not have recognised in a thousand years does OK but is overshadowed by his contemporaries who provide energetic and articulate voices for their roles.I would admit the guys get all the best lines and the female characters are not as well served in this area. A bit more flesh on their characters bones would have been appreciated. The pacing of the movie however was well done and the low budget cgi effects for the backdrops reminded me of the old Dr Who green screen, which to my mind added to the charm of this movie.While this film is no "Princess Bride", If you appreciate intelligent movies that don't take themselves too seriously then you might just have found a little gem.

Low budget fantasy comedies have tremendous potential to be horrible. I went to the premiere with low expectations. Needless to say I was blown away by what I saw. This movie is absolutely TERRIFIC! I am not the only one who feels this way. The theater was filled to capacity and every person there was rolling on the floor laughing throughout the entire film. The script was very cleverly written and references so many of the beloved movies we grew up with.Apparently the entire movie was shot on the green screen. I don't know how they pulled it off but the CGI looks way better than you expect from a low budget film. The acting/directing was also super well done. I have no idea what the distribution of this film will be but would be shocked if it is not picked up by a larger studio for theatrical in the US. I went expecting a 3 and came away giving it a 10. Kudos to the filmmakers who pulled it off. Can't wait to see it again in theaters.

I just got back from watching the Salt Lake City premiere of "Dragon Warriors" and I LOVED it! This was a rollicking adventure, and I highly recommend it. It had all kinds of intertextuality, with references to "Star Wars," "The Princess Bride," "He-Man," and even a little "Titanic!" It's a love story with a little sorcery, and a lot of laughter. I can tell you this-- ask your theater to order this movie, and then take all of your friends to go see it. I can't give away too much more of the plot without revealing spoilers, but I think it's a stealth hit in the making. What's not to love when you have beautiful maidens in need of rescuing, an evil wizard with a bad temper and a fondness for his cousin, a couple of brothers who would like to become heroes, and a couple of sidekicks who steal the show?!