Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Spermian J — 03 May 2014
What I commend Matthew Robbins for, other than his first name, are the classic images his cameras create in this swords and dragons adventure from long ago. It never feels cheesy but manages a serious tone.
The problem is the acting and the escalation of events as well as rule breaking. Galen is true and brave but sort of stupid. Yet he's the wizard saving the damsel while Ulrich flashes lightning at the dragon overhead.
Mixing Christianity in ancient medieval superstition, the movie feels like a series of fantasy paintings you could buy online and frame if you love magic and monsters. The effects are quite dazzling for the time period, it's simply the characters and plot which are lacking.
Still, I won't harp on it too much; in the category of dragon films it stands tall.
This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Spermian J on 03 May 2014.
Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.
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