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Dragonslayer (1981)

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Average Rating: 6.3/10
Reviews Counted: 25
Fresh: 21 | Rotten: 4

An atypically dark Disney adventure, Dragonslayer puts a realistic spin -- and some impressive special effects -- on a familiar tale.

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Critic Reviews: 3
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An atypically dark Disney adventure, Dragonslayer puts a realistic spin -- and some impressive special effects -- on a familiar tale.

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A special-effects laden medieval fantasy adventure, Dragonslayer centers on the attempts of a young sorcerer's apprentice to defeat a vicious dragon and save a lovely young maiden. Peter MacNicol stars as the young Galen, an aspiring magician under the tutelage of the aging Ulrich (Ralph Richardson). A nearby village turns to the pair for help when their leader begins proffering sacrifices of young virgins to satisfy a vicious dragon. The two immediately set out for battle, becoming even more

Oct 21, 2003

Paramount Pictures

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All Critics (33) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (4) | DVD (13)

Tale of a sorcerer's apprentice and a dragon.

December 22, 2010 Full Review Source: Common Sense Media | Comment
Common Sense Media

Saint George and the '80s

February 5, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion | Comment
CinePassion

entertaining adventure

November 8, 2004 Comment
Shadows on the Wall

Looked far better when released due to tech aspects.

October 25, 2004 Comment
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Audience Reviews for Dragonslayer

This is not as terrible a film as I originally believed it to be. Actually I never really thought it was that terrible at all, but I may have been being a bit generous just because I enjoy these kinds of movies. The pace of the film is incredibly slow and lacks any sort leading character or protagonist for the audience

March 12, 2008
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Tim Salmons

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A predictable, old story about having to slay a dragon, nothing new. It is exciting, though, and somewhat humorous. Overall, it's okay.

September 6, 2010
ajv2688

Super Reviewer

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