Eragon (film)

I watched 'Eragon' last night. I really enjoyed it.

'Eragon' is the story of a handsome farmboy (Ed Speleers) who becomes a dragon rider. Jeremy Irons does some narration as well as playing a part in the film, and I find his voice rough and silky like choc chip icecream. Melting in my mouth yet gritty enough to need chewing.

The special effects were fabulous - the dragon seemed real, and I want one. I thought her voice (Rachel Weisz) was a bit wishy-washy though. I thought the names of the tribes and wotnot were a bit corny, like a try-hard Tolkein (although all fantasies seem that way to me).

Overall I thought this was an enjoyable and mostly gripping film. ***1/2