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Dragon Wars [2007]
from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
starring Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Craig Robinson, Elizabeth Pena, Robert Foster
directed by Hyung Rae Shim

Features:

• PAL

Editorial Review:

Stunning computer-generated special effects are the main selling point of Dragon Wars, a Korean-made fantasy about ancient monsters wreaking havoc in modern Los Angeles. The complex plot, based on legend, pits an evil serpent and its demonic army against a young woman (Amanda Brooks) who is the reincarnation of a young woman imbued with the heaven-sent power to transform the creature into an all-powerful dragon. Jason Behr (The Grudge) is the reporter who discovers that he too is a reincarnated warrior bound to prevent Brooks and her power from falling into the wrong hands. The elaborate premise isn't helped by the script, which delivers absurd dialogue and situations with child-like naivete. Thankfully, the presence of Robert Forster (as another reincarnated hero) and solid actors like Elizabeth Pena, Craig Robinson and Chris Mulkey, help smooth over the frequent moments of unintentional humour. But this won't matter much to fantasy fans and (especially) younger viewers, who will tune in for the film's riot of special effects. Director Shim Hyung-rae and his talented team offer scene after scene of exceptional CGI creations, most notably an aerial dogfight between helicopters and winged lizards in the skies above downtown L.A., and a climactic battle which makes good on the title's promise. The DVD includes a making-of featurette which outlines Shim's four-year struggle to complete the project, as well as storyboard galleries and an animatics display. -- Paul Gaita

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 2.5 / 5.0

• 60 minutes too long
  I've just written a summary of the main points (highs/lows) of the film, each "keyword" taking place after roughtly 6 minute intervals. The good bits are in capitals. Hopefully just saved you some time.
  So in summary it's:
  ok, hmmm ok, who? why? what? rubbish, FIGHT! rubbish, who cares, rubbish, FIGHT! Well why didn't you just do that in the first place you useless &@%£!, FIGHT, DRAGON, FIGHT rubbish, end.

• Its does what it said on the cover !!
  After being told by various people that this was a terrible film i decided to shell out £5.00 and to be honest, its very well spent !! I kicked back for a short mindless journey into a great world with fantastic effects and what i thought was a really great film if you dont want to think to much...
  Its so cheap now, how can you not buy it ?
  

• Dragon Wars
  This was a good film. I liked the special effects. I loved the back story. It is just a shame it seems to have been butchered in the editing.

• Amazing Movie!!
  Dragon Wars Is Such a Brilliant Film, So Original, as the war ends up in New York!
  The Plot Keeps you on hold from the begining, till the end, with Heartbeating None Stop Action, The Plot was very well planned and made!
  To hell to those who want to push this movie down to the trash can..
  This movie rocks..
  

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