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Eragon
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December 15, 2006
Director Stefan Fangmeier
Producer John Davis, Wyck Godfrey
Screenwriter Lawrence Konner, Mark D. Rosenthal, Peter Buchman, Christopher Paolini (novel)
Studio 20th Century Fox
Starring Djimon Hounsou, Edward Speleers,
Jeremy Irons, John Malkovich, Robert Carlyle, Gary Lewis, Alun Armstrong
Genre Action, Adventure, Fantasy
MPAA Rating TBA
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Source: Official Site
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Plot / Synopsis
"The sands of time cannot be stopped. Years pass whether we will them or not... but we can remember. What has been lost may yet live on in memories. That which you will hear is imperfect and fragmented, yet treasure it, for without you it does not exist. I give you now a memory that has been forgotten, hidden in the dreamy haze that lies behind us..." -Brom the Storyteller
Before your grandfathers' fathers were born, and even before their fathers, the Dragon Riders were formed. To protect and guard was their mission, and for thousands of years they succeeded. Their prowess in battle was unmatched, for each had the strength of ten men. They were immortal unless blade or poison took them. For good only were their powers used, and under their tutelage tall cities and towers were built out of the living stone. Wealth flowed into the cities of Alagaesia, and men prospered.
Though no enemy could destroy them, they could not guard against themselves. And it came to pass at the height of their power that a boy, Galbatorix, was born. At ten he was tested and it was found that a great power resided in him. The Riders accepted him as their own, and he exceeded all others in skill. Gifted with a sharp mind and strong body, he quickly rose among the Riders' ranks.
The Riders grew arrogant in their power and ignored caution. During a reckless trip Galbatorix and two friends were ambushed, his friends killed, and his dragon slayed. For monghts he wandered, becoming more and more mad, until he was found unconscious by a kind farmer, and returned to the Riders' council.
When the Riders refused to gront him another dragon, Galbatorix grew mad with rage. Vowing revenge on the Riders, he began to hone his use of dark secrets, learned from a Shade. Then, in the dark of the night he stole a dragon hatchling, and convinced Morzan, a weak-minded Rider, to join him in his practice of dark secrets and forbidden magic. Together they gained strength, and waged a war of revenge against the Riders. Twelve more of the Riders, desiring power and revenge, joined Galbatorix, and they became the Thirteen Forsworn.
In the last bloody battle, Galbatorix gained dominance over all, and anointed himself king over all Alagaesia. And from that day on, he has ruled.
When Eragon finds a polished blue stone in the forest, he thinks it's the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself.
Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands.
Images: View Images
Eragon Mediocre Epic
Falling into the same bracket as the latest CG animated films.
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First Eragon Reviews
One doesn't like the film, one does... so we can safely call them mixed.
December 13, 2006
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First a weak rating and now a weak running time.
November 30, 2006
Eragon Vids
Two new BTS clips appear online.
November 12, 2006
Feature Eragon Poster!
Poster remains dark and fantastical while completely different from the rest.
November 8, 2006
Eragon Site Live
Cell phone scavenger hunt and a nice set of new goodies.
October 18, 2006
Saphira Seen!
The dragon looks good but it still missing a voice.
July 2, 2006
Mock Empire Cover
Fanmade, but we dig the possibilities for the third Inheritance.
June 29, 2006
Eragon Map!
Is this the official, but still incorrect, map for the film?
June 28, 2006
Eragon Featurette!
Not the trailer, no dragons just yet, but still pretty dang good.
May 29, 2006
Eragon a Top Ten!
Only last week did I predict this film to have a substantial fanbase.
May 25, 2006
Eragon Set Pics!
Tons of images from the set of the fantasy appear online.
February 22, 2006
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