Review of Reign of Fire (2002) by Shark M — 29 May 2010

I wished they showed the dragon a lot more.

This review of Reign of Fire (2002) was written by Shark M on 29 May 2010.

Reign of Fire has generally received mixed reviews.

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I liked this so much better the first time I watched it, but it lacks dragons. MOAR DRAGONS…

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