![]() The special effects are among the best I've ever seen in a non-theatrical film and are leaps and bounds above any other Sci-Fi premier yet broadcast (Though not quite as good as a theatrical release). ![]() The fights are staged better than 90% of the action flicks on the shelves, with realistic flow and quick pace. As for the action and eye candy, there's plenty. ![]() Speaking of which, the heroes are a nice diverse bunch, and the film manages to showcase each one's unique talents well. The plot is treated seriously this time around, with a minimum of cliché and jest (Although there are two laugh out loud moments) and actually features an intelligent foe with a genuinely epic plan for the forces of justice to combat. ![]() The acting, while not Oscar worthy, was perfectly reasonable work from a handful of unknowns. Imagine my surprise when a sequel was announced, and even greater shock when I watched the films premier and found it to be everything I felt it's predecessor lacked. Still, with it's less than impressive reception, I figured this would be a series of one. On the other hand, the movie looked good, had a couple decent fight scenes and the huge Dragon war at the climax was dynamic and exciting. I thought the script was clunky, the acting was awful as far as good guys were concerned, it contained wildly inappropriate dialog for the setting, and the tone made light of what could have been dramatic events. I was someone that had mixed feelings on the original D&D movie.
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