Dragon Wars: D-War

In modern-day Los Angeles, a young paparazzo named Ethan Kendrick discovers that he is the reincarnation of a Joseon Dynasty warrior destined to protect a young woman named Sarah who holds the key to saving humanity. Ancient evils, embodied by two mythical dragons, are unleashed, leading to a catastrophic battle that threatens to destroy the city.

Dragon Wars: D-War received largely negative reviews from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its characters underdeveloped, despite some acknowledgment of its ambitious visual effects for its time. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the spectacle and creature design while others were put off by the nonsensical story and poor dialogue.

• Praised for its ambitious creature effects and large-scale action sequences.
• Criticized for a nonsensical plot and weak character development.
• Often seen as a visually impressive but narratively flawed fantasy action film.

Google audience: Google users expressed mixed feelings, with many finding the CGI and dragon battles to be entertaining. However, a significant portion of reviewers found the story to be predictable and the acting to be unconvincing, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.

The film was originally intended to be released in 1997 but faced numerous production delays and funding issues, ultimately being released over a decade later.