Dragon Knight: Another Knight on the Town
Dragon Knight: Another Knight on the Town

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Dragon Knight: Another Knight on the Town

1995
Movie
40 min
Japanese

Takeru meets the boy Jodis which is in trouble for theft. Takeru saves him shares the night with him, finding out that Jodis is a girl. Later she is been kidnapped and Takeru goes to rescue her.

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IMDb5.0/10
Director: David WinningGenres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a world where magic and technology coexist, a dragon knight named Drake must journey to modern-day New York City to retrieve a stolen artifact. He teams up with a skeptical historian to stop a sorcerer from unleashing an ancient evil upon the world. Their quest takes them through a series of thrilling encounters and challenges as they race against time to save humanity.

Critical Reception

This direct-to-video fantasy film received a generally lukewarm reception. While some appreciated its attempts at blending fantasy elements with a contemporary setting and the presence of Kevin Sorbo, critics often pointed to a predictable plot, dated special effects, and uneven pacing as significant drawbacks. Audiences familiar with Sorbo's work in 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' may find some appeal, but it generally failed to leave a lasting impression.

What Reviewers Say

  • Action sequences are present but often uninspired.

  • The plot relies heavily on fantasy tropes without much originality.

  • Kevin Sorbo's charisma is a highlight, but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this title is not readily available. However, based on its direct-to-video release and general reception, audience engagement was likely limited, with many viewers probably finding it a passable but unremarkable fantasy film.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, 'Dragon Knight: Another Knight on the Town' was not part of a larger series and was a standalone film, often lost in the sea of direct-to-video fantasy releases of the mid-90s.

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