Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is an independent fantasy heist action-dramedy that takes the audience on a roller coaster ride through a dystopian world filled with wizards, witchcraft, monsters and dragons. Directed by Jonathan Goldstein, the film delivers a simple yet compelling story that aims to entertain and educate on human values without getting too philosophical.
The film follows the story of Edgin Darvis (Chris Pine) who teams up with Holga (Michelle Rodriguez), Forge (Hugh Grant) and the wizard Simon (Justice Smith) to loot a resurrection tablet. Darvis wants to bring his wife back to life after she was murdered by a red wizard so they can live happily with their daughter Kira (Chloe Coleman). The team works with the mysterious sorceress Sofina, who turns out to be the red sorceress and betrays Darvis and Holga, resulting in them ending up in prison. Darvis must break free from captivity with Holga’s help to get his daughter back and revive his wife.
The film boasts stunning performances from its outstanding cast, including Chris Pine, Michelle Rodriguez, Hugh Grant, Regé-Jean Page and Daisy Head. While the plot is predictable, the compelling narrative, action scenes, visual effects and dystopian fantasy world keep audiences glued to their screens. Chris Pine portrays his flawed character’s inner struggles with artistic finesse, while Michelle Rodriguez nails the action scenes and emotional sequences starring Chloe Coleman. Hugh Grant steals the show as a funny but obnoxious antagonist with his witty one-liners and eloquent dialogue.
The film is a family entertainer aimed at youngsters, with breathtaking moments, brilliant visual effects and cinematography that have enabled the filmmaker to realize his vision. The emotional narrative and human values are at the heart of the story, depicting the struggle of a man struggling to be a good father to his daughter and to make things right for his family. The story is old wine in a new bottle, however, and those hoping for plot twists and unexpected revelations may be disappointed.
In summary, Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves is a fantasy saga perfect for a weekend show for kids, their parents and grandparents looking for the perfect bedtime story about good and evil . The positive points of the film include the powerful performance of its cast, the captivating narration and brilliant visual effects, while the negative points are the predictable plot and lack of plot twists. Overall, the film deserves a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Dungeons And Dragons: Honor Among Thieves review
What works
Powerful performances
Outstanding visual effects
Emotional Narrative
family entertainer
Which does not work
Predictable Action
Targeted script
