Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves

Excellent stuff! The jokes, the visual effects, the twists, everything works to perfection. The smart script and the pinpoint direction of John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein are supported by great performances. The perfect chemistry of the protagonists, comparable to Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy, pulls the whole film forward. Chris Pine is great, he truly enjoys his role as a Harper, and in the strongly dramatic sequences he doesn’t leave a single eye dry. Michelle Rodriguez as the female version Conan the Barbarian is having an incredible career comeback. The heists, the exploration, the rescues and the fights are executed with incredible wit and inventiveness. Balfe's music is top-notch. This is something you can count with almost any time, and I am already looking forward to watching it again. (04/01/2023)

It rarely happens that a movie from which I don't expect much pleasantly surprises me to the point of being thrilled. This time, the Americans nailed it and created a genuinely high-quality fantasy, which I love encountering in gaming worlds. The story was well constructed, the acting performances were not wasted, the dialogue had a nice touch of humor, and the action scenes didn't offend me with how they were handled (nor did they lack humor). Hugh Grant's role as the almost arch-villain fit him very well. I missed some blood and unanchored parts of human anatomy here because they are inseparable from the genre. This way, it was almost like a fairytale. A professionally done fairytale. Finally, I know how it would turn out if an owl had sex with a bear after a wild forest party. If you're not a fantasy fan, this may not be the movie for you, but I enjoyed it, and I feel obliged to give it five stars. / "You're getting better. You didn't fly as far." / Lesson learned: Never interfere between a warrior and her potato. (07/01/2023)

A perfect blend of fantasy and comedy, the likes of which we rarely see these days. It's packed with nods to legendary games like Baldur’s Gate, Icewind Dale, and Neverwinter Nights, stirring up a huge wave of nostalgia. The creators really nailed it. The story is solid, set in a wonderfully crafted D&D world, overflowing with ideas that almost made my head spin. Missing even a second would mean missing out on another brilliant concept, as the film delivers one after another in rapid succession. This film is an absolute blast, with characters you’ll love and one of the most fantastical cinematic rides in recent years. An absolute gem! (10/23/2023)

A flat storyline with a variation of the same plot seen hundreds of times, but with an excellent group of likeable characters and a truly amazing villain. The whole thing is dynamic, funny with some great scenes (the fat dragon) and a charismatic lead in Chris Pine. It's obvious that it was made by someone who has a feel for the material and a respect for fantasy. The potential for a sequel or saga is there, but next time it should be either darker or more original. (06/30/2023)

A thoroughly easy-going feel good fantasy flick that manages to entertain with its sappy humour, charm with its typical characters and surprise with its simple action. It's a bit rushed, because a world like this simply wouldn't fit into one film, it’s more appropriate for a serial format, but as a basis the film works well. To cement it more firmly in my memory so I won’t just remember it as “that good fantasy flick”, the film needs a spectacular battle of armies, and I'm also slightly bothered by the sloppiness of the script and a few sketchy details, but otherwise I had a good time and since the fantasy genre is almost dead nowadays, a quality Dungeons & Dragons definitely deserves a fourth star. (03/27/2023)