I caught a sneak preview showing
of the new Dungeons & Dragons movie this afternoon and it was everything I
was hoping it would be … and more! As I stated two weeks ago in my Audiobook Showcase
of the movie’s prequel, The Road to Neverwinter, I’m a newbie to the world of D&D. Having been introduced
to the film’s characters via the prequel audiobook, I went into the screening
with a certain familiarity, but also some expectations as I had enjoyed the
book a lot.
D&D:
Honor Among Thieves is directed by Jonathan Goldstein and John
Francis Daley from a screenplay by Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley, and
Michael Gilio. It stars Chris Pine as Edgin, Michelle Rodriguez as Holga, Justice
Smith as Simon, Sophia Lillis as Doric, Hugh Grant as Forge, Daisy Head as Sofina,
Regé-Jean Page as Xenk, and Chloe Coleman as Kira. Here is the film’s official
synopsis: “A charming thief and a band of
unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but
things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons
& Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of
the legendary roleplaying game to the big screen in a hilarious and
action-packed adventure.”
The cast was perfect in their
respective roles and delivered great performances all around. The movie moves
at a fast pace and is both hilarious and action-packed. A chase sequence early
on involving Doric who’s a shapeshifter was intense and riveting. Chris Pine’s
knack and timing at serving us with one-liners brought the house down multiple
times. Hugh Grant was the perfect villain, the kind you love to hate. Pine and Rodriguez
had great on-screen chemistry, and the rest of the cast portrayed colourful and
memorable characters. This felt like an old school ‘80s action/fantasy flick in
the best of ways. Why did it take so long to get a proper D&D film? It’s
well-written and shot, clever, and simply magical, no pun intended.
D&D: Honor Among Thieves lives up to the hype and then some! With a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes, you’d think it’d drag in places, but it doesn’t! Fans of the roleplaying game and fantasy/Sword & Sorcery aficionados are gonna have a blast with this film. I for one would love to see more quests with this crew of characters. The film opens wide on Friday, March 31st. It’s the type of movie that the whole family can enjoy and that must be seen on a big screen in a packed theater. Make sure to stay through the end credits for a fun Easter egg.
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