Inoffensive but bland, 'Eragon' is a fantasy film that feels cobbled together from the spare parts of sagas taking place in Middle-Earth, Arthurian England, and a galaxy far, far away. Based on a YA book series involving dragons and their fate-directed riders, the film follows a routine hero quest enlivened by the presence of cast members like Jeremy Irons and Djimon Hounsou.
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as. as. Nick Paskhin as villager oneProduction DevelopmentPlans to create a film based on 's best-selling novel were first announced in February 2004. Purchased the rights to.
Screenwriter, whose credits included, wrote the screenplay. Buchman, a fan of fantasy and science fiction literature and films, says he was 'blown away' by the author's precociousness, his mastery of plot lines and characters, and his ability to create several completely imaginary worlds. CastingLeather and metal battle armor crafted by for, who was cast in the lead role as Eragon.Speleers was selected for the title role after a worldwide casting search. 'Ed came in to the casting session, and we just looked at each other and said, ' That's Eragon, that's the guy from the book,' said director: 'I got a strong sense of Ed's sparkle, of his life. It's the kind of thing where you just know he's destined to become a movie star. Speleers won the role as he was trying to learn his lines for a school production of.
Others considered for the role included but since production took place in central Europe and Pettyfer is afraid of flying, he declined the role.On July 15, 2005, in an official press release from, it was confirmed that Speleers had signed on to the project. Over the following months, and were all confirmed as joining the Eragon cast. Paolini, author of the original novel, had expressed his wishes to be featured in a cameo role in the film — specifically, as a warrior who is beheaded in the battle of. However, he was unable because of his European book tour.Jeremy Irons, who welcomed the opportunity to reintroduce himself to younger audiences, took on the role although (a previous fantasy film he had acted in) had flopped, and he said that he thought that Eragon 'had been better managed' than that film.John Malkovich would later express dissatisfaction with the film in a 2010 interview with, saying that his choice to take the role was 'hard to explain.'
FilmingAerial photograph of the, which served as the backdrop forIn August 2005, Fox began filming Eragon at various locations throughout Hungary and Slovakia, including:., Hungary.Filming ended a month later in September, beginning the film's post-production stage, with creating the film's.The decision was made later on in production to add feathers to the standard bat-like wings of the dragon Saphira. The studio had been inspired by the Angel's wings in.
Jean Bolte, lead viewpaint artist for ILM on the film, calls them 'skethers' (half-feathers, half-scales) and was inspired by the scales of the. It was eventually decided that Saphira's colors scheme should be subdued rather than vibrant in order to be more realistic. Music Eragon: Music from the Motion PictureSoundtrack album byReleasedDecember 12, 2006 ( 2006-12-12)Recorded2005–2006Length55:24Patrick Doyle, Maggie Rodfordchronology(2006)Eragon: Music from the Motion Picture(2006)(2007)from Eragon (film). 'Released: November 17, 2006The score for the film was composed by who also created the score of 2005's. Also recorded the film's theme song, entitled ', which was featured in the credits and on the soundtrack. The track was released as a in 2006 (and later as a track on her 2007 album ) and reached 17 on singles chart in America.
Track listing. 'Eragon'. 'Roran Leaves'. 'Saphira's First Flight'. 'Ra'zac'.
'Burning Farm'. 'Fortune Teller'. 'If You Were Flying'. 'Brom's Story'. 'Durza'.
'Passing the Flame'. 'Battle for Varden'. 'Together'. 'Saphira Returns'.
'Legend of Eragon'. ' –. 'Once in Every Lifetime' –Distribution Video game. Main article:The based on the motion picture was developed by and and was released in November 2006.Home mediaEragon was released on VHS, and in the US on March 20, 2007. It debuted at number 1 on the national DVD sales charts and at number 3 on the DVD rental charts. It grossed more than US$35.2 million in rentals.
It was released on DVD in Europe on April 16, 2007 and in Australia on April 18, 2007. It is the final film released on VHS in the US. Reception Critical responseEragon was one of the worst reviewed films of 2006; 16% of reviews by critics were positive with an average rating of 4.1/10 at. The consensus reads 'Written by a teenager (and it shows), Eragon presents nothing new to the 'hero's journey' story archetype. In movie terms, this movie looks and sounds like Lord of the Rings and plays out like a bad Star Wars rip-off.the makers of Eragon should soon be expecting an annoyed phone call from.'
Described the film as 'technically accomplished, but fairly lifeless and at times a bit silly'. Said the world of Eragon was 'without much texture or depth.' The story was labeled 'derivative' by, and 'generic' by the Las Vegas Weekly. Stressed this point further, asserting that only 'nine-year-olds with no knowledge whatsoever of any of the six movies would find the film original.'
The acting was called 'lame' by the Washington Post, plus 'stilted' and 'lifeless' by the. The dialogue was also criticized, with labelling it 'silly'; the Las Vegas Weekly called it 'wooden'. Positive reviews described the film as 'fun' and 'the stuff boys' fantasies are made of.' The work was called 'imaginative' and was called a 'magnificent creation.' Stated he enjoyed the film, particularly praising the performances of. Box officeEragon grossed approximately $75 million in the US and $173.9 million elsewhere, grossing $249 million worldwide. Director Stefen Fangmeier believes that Fox was 'modestly happy with the worldwide box office.'
Eragon is the 13th highest grossing fantasy- film within the United States; 21st when adjusted for. It is the third highest-grossing film with a at its focal point. Adjusted for inflation it falls to eighth place behind such films as, and.Eragon was in release for 17 weeks in the US, opening on December 15, 2006 and closing on April 8, 2007.
It opened in 3020 theaters, earning $8.7 million on opening day and $23.2 million across opening weekend, ranked 2nd behind. Eragon's second weekend US box office dropped by almost 70%, possibly due to the opening of, another family film from, the 41st biggest second weekend drop since this statistic was kept. Eragon's $75 million total US gross was the 31st highest for 2006.The film earned $150 million in its opening weekend across 76 overseas markets, making it the #1 film worldwide. This was attributed to the sheer scope of Eragon's global launch as the film ranked number 1 in fewer than half of the overseas territories it was released in. The foreign box office competition for the film's opening week was 'soft;' had Eragon been released one year earlier, it would have been placed fourth. Eragon's UK opening was 'a disappointment,' in Australia it was 'solid if unimpressive,' but its most impressive market was France, where the film earned more than $21 million. The film's $249 million total worldwide gross was the 16th highest for 2006.Eragon grossed $86,995,160 on DVD from March 20, 2007 – May 13, 2007.
Accolades. (2007). Nominated: Best Fantasy Film. Nominated: Best Performance by a Younger Actor - Edward Speleers.
CDG Award (Costume Designers Guild) (2007). Nominated: Excellence in Costume Design for Film (Fantasy) - Kym BarrettReferences.
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Bankston, John (in en). Infobase Learning. Lyall, Sarah (2006-07-20). The New York Times.
Archived from on 2007-11-14. Retrieved 2007-11-06. Honeycutt.
Eragon is a fantasy film, directed by Stefen Fangmeier, based on the book Eragon released on December 15, 2006.
You are far stronger than you realise . . . far wiser than you think . . . what was once your life . . . is now your legend. taglines
Murtagh[edit]
(About Saphira) Some friends can't be replaced. But luckily, some don't have to be.
(About Morzan) A son doesn't choose his father. I hated that man till the day he died.
(To Eragon) 'I guess we're even then!'
Eragon[edit]
I didn't ask for any of this!
(To Brom) I've got skills!
I'm the Rider, and I say we go!
We fight as one!
Caleb is the best and he ha s read all the books
(on Saphira, looking over a cliff) It's not so bad up here. (Saphira takes off) Wylyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
(watching Saphira hatch) Look at you. What are you?
Are we together, Saphira? (Saphira nods)
Fire!
I know your story is true.
I eb ggkjbbj,bhjgbhjbghj
Into the sky, to win, or die!
Brom[edit]
(To the soldiers) Take care of the little bones, hate to see you choke.
(To Eragon) Let's see these skills of yours.
Magic comes from dragons; it flows through the Riders who command them.
Our beautiful lands have been ravaged by a ruthless king, and our people live under the shadow of tyranny. [...] But it wasn't always like this, was it? There was a time when the world lived in peace, protected by warriors astride mighty dragons. They are nothing but stories now - all we have is hope that a dragon will be born again, and one will rise to lead us to freedom.
There was a time when our land flourished without fear and cruelty. A time of dragons and dragon riders. Dragons gave their riders magical powers. No one could defeat them! Until one of their own, a Rider named Galbatorix opposed them, and cut down any Rider who opposed him-
One false move, one reckless decision, and everything is lost.
The time of dragons and Dragon Riders will come again.
(Upon seeing Eragon's gedwey ignasia) You!
The king won't rest until your dragon is killed.
My story was about you, Eragon. [...] The Varden need a Rider if they are to defeat Durza and the King.
I always say, better to ask forgiveness than permission.
That's the spirit... one part brave, three parts fool.
Arya[edit]
Be strong, Eragon. [...] They will follow you wherever you want them to follow.
You're the only one who can save us.
I am Arya, princess of Ellesmera.
Only yesterday, you were a farmboy...today, you are a hero.
Poor Durza. How will he tell the King - he failed?
Saphira[edit]
We choose a leader for his heart.
Without fear, there cannot be courage. But when we are together, it is our enemies who should be afraid!
(about Brom) Eragon, let him die with pride...as a Dragon Rider.
(after the final battle) We did it...together. Eragon, no. Even you don't have a heart strong enough for both of us.
Careful old man, only my voice is gentle.
I am Saphira. And you...are my rider.
You're ridiculous! Hold on!
You stupid boy!
You're giving me no choice!
Galbatorix[edit]
As long as I am king, disloyalty will be punishable by death.
When they learn that the legend is real, they will challenge me.
I can't let them have hope.
Gather my army and follow them(...) leave no one alive.
DO NOT. PROLONG. MY. SUFFERING.
Beyond these borders are remnants of the Resistance; Dwarves, Elves, the Varden.
DO NOT. LET THEM. REACH THE VARDEN.
Durza[edit]
There's no one left for you to fear, my king.
I will find the boy, and kill him before he becomes a man.
As you feared, the dragon has hatched...but to a mere farm boy.
I expected something a little more...well, more.
Congratulations, you've just been promoted!
A young magician! How quaint!
RAZAAC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(last words) Hear her scream!
Others[edit]
Garrow: Your day will come too, Eragon, and you will decide for yourself the kind of life you wish to lead.
King Hrothgar: Tell all our people that the battle we have prepared for has come to us.
Angela: Great battles rage around you.
Dialogue[edit]
Eragon: If you help me, won't the king kill you too?
Brom: The king'll kill us all if you don't survive.
Eragon: I barely recognize myself.
Arya: You've come a long way, Eragon.
Eragon: They still doubt me.
Arya: They will doubt you until you prove otherwise.
Eragon: And then?
Arya: Then they'll follow you wherever you want them to follow... believe anything you want them to believe. That's how legends go.
Arya: Did you know that people already tell stories about you?
Eragon: Well, you know how legends go.
Arya: The search for a Rider has been a long one.
Eragon: But why me? I'm just a farmboy.
Arya: Because that is who Saphira chose.
(Repeated lines)
Eragon: Be careful.
Saphira: You be careful.
Eragon: I didn't ask for any of this!
Brom:You were chosen, nevertheless. A dragon will only hatch if it feels the presence of its Rider, even if it has to wait forever. Now it's found you. It will serve you and only you...
Arya: Yesterday you were a farmboy. Today you are a hero. Tomorrow may see us together again.
Eragon: Then I'll be waiting for tomorrow.
Saphira: Tomorrow may come sooner than you think.
Murtagh: You'll learn to trust me, Dragon Rider.
(Saphira roars)
Eragon: I'm not the only one you need to convince.
Eragon: We need to get closer to his heart.
Saphira: This time, rip it out of his chest!
Taglines[edit]
One boy.. One dragon... A world of adventure.
The next great fantasy.
When darkness falls ... A hero ... Will ride.
Set the world on fire.
This Christmas, the next generation will be born.
As darkness falls, the last dragon will choose its rider.
This year, the next Dragon Rider will rise.
Riders Wanted
You are stronger... Than you realize... Wiser... Than you know... What was once your life... Is now your legend
Cast[edit]
Edward Speleers — Eragon
Rachel Weisz — Saphira (voice)
Jeremy Irons — Brom
John Malkovich — Galbatorix
Robert Carlyle — Durza
Sienna Guillory — Arya
Djimon Hounsou — Ajihad
Garrett Hedlund — Murtagh
Chris Egan — Roran
Joss Stone — Angela
Steven Spiers — Sloan
Gary Lewis — Hrothgar
Alun Armstrong — Garrow
Caroline Chikezie — Nasuada
Tamsin Egerton — Katrina
Kimo Keoke — Dwarf 10
Nils Allen Stewart — Lord Urgal
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