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Dragon Hunters (2008)

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Reviews Counted:6

Fresh:4

Rotten:2

Average Rating:5.9/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 80 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

Theatrical Release:Dec 12, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: Forest Whitaker lends his Oscar-winning talent to this animated fantasy. In DRAGON HUNTERS, Zoe doesn’t exactly fit in with her traveling companions. She is a young, blonde girl who believes in... Forest Whitaker lends his Oscar-winning talent to this animated fantasy. In DRAGON HUNTERS, Zoe doesn’t exactly fit in with her traveling companions. She is a young, blonde girl who believes in fairytales and heroes. Gwizdo is a short, greedy businessman who chases dragons for profit with the help of the hulking, but childlike, strongman Lian-Chu. Even though they are all different, these three band together with strange creature Hector to find a dragon and win a pile of gold. [More]

Starring: Forest Whitaker

Starring: Forest Whitaker

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Jun 23, 2009

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DVD Features:

  • Region 1
  • Widescreen - 1.78

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an astounding work of the imagination that deserves to be discovered, shared, and loved.

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08/28/09
David Cornelius
David Cornelius
DVDTalk.com

Rather than feeling refreshingly old fashioned with its lack of over-caffeinated antics, Dragon Hunters just seems boring, going through the action-adventure motions without much verve.

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12/11/08
Tim Grierson
Tim Grierson
L.A. Weekly

Dragon Hunters is sort of a lightweight, inoffensive programmer if what you want your children exposed to is mindless and pointless audio-visual entertainment rather than, you know, reading a book or stepping outside.

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12/12/08
Mark Olsen
Mark Olsen
Los Angeles Times

An exhilarating, imaginative and very fun adventure from start to finish.

Full Review Source: NYC Movie Guru | comment Comment
01/31/09
Avi Offer
Avi Offer
NYC Movie Guru

Even in its most idiotic moments - and there are more than a few - Dragon Hunters is heaven on the eyes.

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06/28/09
Bill Gibron
Bill Gibron
PopMatters

Reasonably enjoyable yet ultimately insubstantial.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
12/11/08
Andrew Baker
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