Review of Dragonslayer (1981) by Dannah M — 03 Jun 2007

A dark fantasy film that combines grit, a brooding atmosphere, and of course some cool magic.

This review of Dragonslayer (1981) was written by Dannah M on 03 Jun 2007.

Dragonslayer has generally received positive reviews.

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By Reymondo L (5) on 13 Sep 2014

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By Paul D (6,077) on 31 Mar 2013

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By Jake S (662) on 30 Aug 2017

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By Charles K (68) on 13 Aug 2011

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By Michael S (3,461) on 31 May 2013

I took my son to see this movie when it came out in theaters and was shocked that a Disney film had so much grisly violence and that the brave…

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By Christopher B (2,528) on 24 Mar 2013

I miss REAL effects vs. the fake CGI crap of today. This movie has a more realistic dragon, than most every recent movie…

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By Shaun B (772) on 27 Feb 2013

With a lack of likable heroes, this one really is all about its dragon, but isn't she a beaut…

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By Daniel M (2,592) on 04 Nov 2011

Recuerdo que la ví de niño, muy buena película…

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By Craig C (655) on 20 Sep 2014

Thirty years later, and still the best dragon fantasy with the most realistic monster. And no CGI. A classic…

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