Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time
Magic swords, damsels in distress... and an instant camera? It's cold steel and hot babes as our morally impaired young knight must rescue multiple damsels in distress imprisoned in an enchanted castle by an army of demons. Pausing only for a quick click of his trusy camera's shutter, the young lasses struggle to cover their lithesome charms. Yea, the shining spirit of chivalry has never been so disgraced as by this knave in his ebdless search for fast gold and faster women. Yet, is it possible to believe that even this rogue, this pillar of impropriety, might still discover the true meaning of the word "love," risking all his ill-gotten gains to save the life of the one woman who has become his friend? the tale will be told (and even more tails exposed) in this sizzling sex, sword, and sorcery romp, based on the adult video game that took Japan by storm!
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Plot Summary
In a realm where magic is outlawed and dragons are feared, a young orphan named Imp is revealed to be the last of the Dragon Knights. He discovers he has a destiny to protect the land from the evil sorcerer Mordain and his dragon-slaying army. Guided by a wise wizard and aided by a band of unlikely heroes, Imp must master his latent powers and reclaim his heritage to save his world from eternal darkness.
Critical Reception
Dragon Knight: Wheel of Time received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While praised for its ambitious animation and fantasy elements for its time, it was often criticized for its convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. It has gained a cult following among fans of animated fantasy, though it is not considered a mainstream critical success.
What Reviewers Say
- Visually appealing with some creative creature designs.
- Plot is often difficult to follow and suffers from pacing issues.
- Characters lack depth and fail to fully engage the audience.
Google audience: Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating the unique animation style and fantasy world-building, while others found the story confusing and the characters unmemorable.
Fun Fact
The film was one of the early attempts at a feature-length computer-animated fantasy film, predating many of the more successful animated blockbusters that would follow.
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