George and the Dragon
George and the Dragon

George and the Dragon

2004Movie93 minEnglish

In 12th century England, the handsome and noble knight, George, has left the Crusades behind to follow his dream of a peaceful life on his own piece of land. However, in order to obtain his land from the ruling King Edgaar, he must help find the King's missing daughter, Princess Lunna, a quest which sees George drawn into an unexpected battle with the kingdom's last surviving dragon.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Tom ReeveGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

In medieval England, a humble blacksmith's apprentice named George dreams of a life beyond his village. When the tyrannical King Edgar begins demanding tributes of virgins for a fearsome dragon, George embarks on a perilous quest to slay the beast and rescue the latest maiden chosen for sacrifice, Princess Lunna. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges, encounters quirky characters, and must find the courage within himself to become the hero he was destined to be.

Critical Reception

George and the Dragon was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its low production values, weak plot, and uninspired performances. While some acknowledged its attempt at a family-friendly fantasy adventure, it was generally considered a forgettable and derivative film that struggled to stand out in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Lacks the charm and wit of more successful fantasy films.
  • A derivative story with unconvincing special effects.
  • Performances are often wooden, failing to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available through common aggregation platforms, but general sentiment from available smaller reviews suggests a film that failed to capture a significant audience, often described as a low-budget and unengaging fairy tale.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in Bulgaria, utilizing its landscape and potentially lower production costs to achieve a medieval setting.

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