Age of the Dragons
Age of the Dragons

Age of the Dragons

2011Movie91 minEnglish

Age of the Dragons is an adaptation of Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick. Set in a medieval realm where Captain Ahab and crew hunt dragons for the vitriol that powers their world, Ishmael, a charismatic harpooner and his friend Queequeg join their quest. Ahab's adopted daughter Rachel, beautiful and tough, runs the hunting vessel. Ahab's obsession to seek revenge on a great White Dragon that slaughtered his family when he was young and left his body scarred and mauled, drives the crew deeper into the heart of darkness. In the White Dragon's lair Ahab's secrets are revealed and Rachel must choose between following him on his dark quest or escaping to a new life with Ishmael.

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IMDb4.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes7%
Metacritic25/100
Google Users38%
Director: Garry MarshallGenres: Fantasy, Adventure, Action

Plot Summary

In a medieval world where dragons are real and dangerous, a young dragon slayer named Arne is tasked with hunting down a fearsome beast that has been terrorizing the kingdom. He must embark on a perilous journey, facing numerous challenges and uncovering ancient secrets about the dragons and his own destiny. Along the way, he meets a mysterious woman who may hold the key to understanding these creatures.

Critical Reception

Age of the Dragons received largely negative reviews from critics and audiences, with many finding its plot unoriginal, its special effects lacking, and its acting mediocre. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a potentially interesting premise, the film suffers from a weak script and uninspired performances.
  • The visual effects are underwhelming and fail to create a convincing fantasy world.
  • Lacks the epic scope and compelling narrative required for a successful fantasy adventure.

Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a disappointing fantasy adventure with a predictable storyline and subpar execution. Many felt it failed to deliver on its promise and was a waste of time.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a potential television series pilot before being developed into a standalone movie.

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CinemaSerf

What, by perdition's flame, is Danny Glover doing in this dross? He must have made a few quid out of "Lethal Weapon" and it's not as if it was filmed on Tahiti or Maui - but in Utah? Anyway, Corey Sevier (Ishmael) and Kepa Kruse (Queequeg) ...