Dungeons and Dragons The Hit You Didn't Expect

Dungeons and Dragons can be a lot of things. It could be a 48-year-old tabletop game, the premise of almost every fantasy story ever, great video games, and finally a hit movie. Keyword finally because there have been several movies with the title Dungeon and Dragons in them and none of them were good. Thanks to Stranger Things and Critical Role getting more people into the game as well as the hit show Vox Machina, the stage was set for this 151-million-dollar attempt. How did it turn out?

 

The story is about Edgin played by one of the Chris. It's Chris Pine ( Captain Kirk) who plays the Bard and wants to go on an epic quest with his adopted Barbarian sister Holga who is played by Michelle Rodriguez (Letty from fast and furious). Along the way, they pick up their wizard master in training Simon played by Justice Smith (The Get Down, The Quarry). Last but not least The changeling Druid Doric is played by Sophia Ellis ( IT chapters 1 & 2). The cast has amazing chemistry. They feel very natural in their element. I know Michelle has played D&D with Vin Diesel. Maybe as a cast, they spent a few hours playing the game, maybe Vin was their DM? 

I am NOT gonna spoil this one but I will say this. You don't have to be a fan of D&D to enjoy this movie. If you are a fan you will love all of the easter eggs characters and nods to the source material. This is a beautiful-looking film. The nine-figure budget was used wisely. The writers/directors are quite the duo. Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daly have been behind films we hold near and dear to our hearts. They are behind Horrible Bosses 1&2, Spiderman Homecoming, Vacation, and Vacation Friends. These guys are a dynamic duo who I hope is gonna be around for years to come. This film is a great family-friendly movie. This was a fun movie and I can honestly say this could be a franchise. I look forward to more adventures in this world. This was for newcomers and fans. It was an honor to finally see this adaptation knock it out of the park.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor among Thieves 

Final Grade: A