Dragonslayer Director: Matthew Robbins Cast: Peter MacNichol, Caitlin Clarke, Ralph Richardson, John Hallam
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- DVD Release Date: 10/21/2003
- Original Release: 1981
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 29,461
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- Common Sense Rates this for Ages: More
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Features
Closed Caption; Widescreen version enhanced for 16:9 TV's; English subtitles; Dolby Digital; English 5.1 Surround; English Dolby Surround
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Side #1 --
1. Pact With a Monster [10:11]
2. The Test [6:48]
3. The Sorcerer You Seek [5:16]
4. Virgin Sacrifice [10:00]
5. The Dragon's Lair [7:05]
6. Celebration [5:26]
7. The Consequences of Failure [13:02]
8. New Lottery [7:55]
9. I Will See the End of It [12:41]
10. The Lake of Fire [8:15]
11. Still Alive [10:09]
12. Dragonslayer [12:32]
Editorial Reviews
A special-effects laden medieval fantasy adventure, Dragonslayer centers on the attempts of a young sorcerer's apprentice to defeat a vicious dragon and save a lovely young maiden. Peter MacNicol stars as the young Galen, an aspiring magician under the tutelage of the aging Ulrich (Ralph Richardson). A nearby village turns to the pair for help when their leader begins proffering sacrifices of young virgins to satisfy a vicious dragon. The two immediately set out for battle, becoming even more determined when a courageous princess offers to sacrifice herself to the creature. Unfortunately, Ulrich's failing abilities force Galen into the center of the conflict, where the uncertain young boy must prove himself under fire. The suitably mythic if somewhat predictable story is told straightforwardly, culminating in a spectacular battle against the beast, featuring Academy Award-nominated visual effects. Despite its visual flair and relatively positive reviews, the film received mediocre response at the box office, as some criticized the film's violence as too intense for its intended younger audiences. Judd Blaise, All Movie Guide
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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 10 and UP
What to watch out for
- Sex:
Very brief flash of nudity as Galen discovers Valerian is a girl, virgin sacrifice theme
- Violence:
Some graphic violence, and the dragon is genuinely scary. The baby dragons gnaw on the Princess' disembodied limbs.
- Messages
- Consumerism:
Not an issue.
- Drugs:
None
- Language:
None
What Parents Need to Know
About Dragonslayer
Parents need to know that this movie has some graphic violence and a genuinely scary dragon. Baby dragons gnaw on the Princess' disembodied limbs. There's brief nudity and a virgin sacrifice theme.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about how to decide whether to fight, compromise, or run. How have you seen those questions presented? What adjustments might be difficult for Valerian after the way she grew up? What was the point of having both the king and the priest claim credit for defeating the dragon? What do you think about the princess' decision? Why did she say that putting her name on all of the tiles "certified" the lottery?
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