Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Juli N — 25 Apr 2014

Where was this movie when I was in elementary school in the 1980s? It would have been nice to have watched it back then!

This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Juli N on 25 Apr 2014.

Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.

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I was surprised that the effects hold up pretty well in this old fantasy, but not as surprised as I was to see the main character, a whiny…

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By Nick B (1,566) on 23 Aug 2012

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The visuals, music, and special effects are all strong, but they're wasted in a film that holds little to no substance…

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By Todd A (559) on 02 Feb 2013

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